Starting a daily photo project in 2017? This app will donate $1 for each image
A single photo can go a long way on social media -- and it could also mean $1 donation with the Donate a Photo app.
Snap just snapped up another company, this one in Israel
This holiday season, Snap reportedly bought Israeli startup Cimagine Media for somewhere between $30 million and $40 million.
Want free books? Just spread the word about Honest Few
Looking for a way to support the writers of the world without digging too deep into your physical pockets? Try spending some social capital instead.
Weekly Rewind: Zuckerberg’s AI assistant, LG’s CES roster, Lucid Motors’ answer to Tesla
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
This new fake news search engine tracks webs of web rumors
A group of researchers from Indiana University is tracking the spread of fake news stories with a new search engine called Hoaxy.
Earn money from your camera roll with Recently’s automated mag subscriptions
Recently, the app creating monthly magazines from the iOS camera roll, will soon offer a way for photographers to earn money with those shots.
Nobody’s perfect: First Facebook, now Twitter has an ad metrics problem
Twitter is adopting one of Facebook's worst traits having revealed it too suffered a video ad metrics blunder for just over a month.
Facebook reveals 27 percent rise in government requests for user data
In its latest report on global government requests, Facebook reveals a 27 percent rise in requests for user account data in the first half of 2016.
Uber rolls out Snapchat filters and the option to ride directly to your contacts
Sure, it's always tracking your location, but at least you can Snapchat your friends while you're Ubering now.
Disney-ABC to kick off slate of Snapchat originals with ‘The Bachelor’ spinoff
Snap is partnering with Disney-ABC Television Group on a slate of original shows for visual messaging app Snapchat, starting with a spinoff of The Bachelor.
Facebook launches holiday greeting cards, other ways to share moments
Facebook will show you messages atop your News Feed to get you to share more. It's the same place it claims to only show you things you’re interested in.
Facebook Mentions app for celebs gets exclusive Live Video features
Facebook is updating its Mentions app with even more features that enable public figures and celebs to schedule, moderate, and edit broadcasts.
Is Facebook a media company or a tech firm? Zuck suggests it’s a bit of both
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims Facebook is neither a traditional media company, nor a traditional tech company. In fact, it's something altogether new.
Photography in 2017 will find inspiration in social media, POV cameras
Technology will influence the method and content of photos, as the biggest predicted photography trends for 2017 draw from social media.
Prisma app’s biggest update yet adds profiles and a trending feed
Prisma is introducing social and discovery features to its photography app, including user profiles and a trending feed.
Twitter will provide data on user who sent seizure-inducing tweet to reporter
In its response to a court order, Twitter has agreed to hand over data relating to an account that allegedly sent a seizure-inducing tweet to a reporter.
Zuckerberg uses his Morgan Freeman-voiced digital butler in hilarious new video
Mark Zuckerberg has taken to his Facebook page to share a set of new videos that show his AI butler "Jarvis" — voiced by Morgan Freeman — in action.
Facebook’s secretive censorship guidelines allegedly leaked in report
Facebook's content removal policies, including its guidelines on hate speech, have been detailed in alleged leaked internal documents.
Pinterest learns that diversity goals are easier set than done
Nothing worthwhile ever came easily. One tech company is certainly discovering this to be true when it comes to diversity, namely Pinterest.
Facebook has radio in its sights with launch of Live Audio broadcasts
Facebook is expanding the ways users can broadcast live with the introduction of Facebook: Live Audio, with launch partners including the BBC and LBC.
Add location, time, and weather info to Instagram Stories thanks to new stickers
Instagram today released an update to its Stories feature that lets users add decorative and informative stickers to photos and videos.
Twitter, Facebook, Google being sued by families of Orlando nightclub victims
A lawsuit filed by the families of victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting claims Twitter, Facebook, and Google provided “material support” to IS.
Watch Hollywood’s biggest stars arrive for the Golden Globes live on Twitter
Twitter is partnering with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and Dick Clark Productions to live-stream the Golden Globes red carpet preshow.
Facebook thinks its new colored backgrounds will make you post more statuses
Facebook is launching a new customization feature that lets you change the background color that appears behind your text status on the social network.
Need to book a trip? Just have an Expedia chatbot help you through Skype
On Monday, Expedia launched a new chatbot, this one on the videochatting platform Skype.
Aerial awe: These 20 Dronestagram photos take a look at 2016 from the skies
The social platform dedicated entirely to aerial photography, Dronestagram, released the best images shared in 2016.
You don't have to binge-watch Netflix alone now that Atticus is here
Meet Atticus, a new chatbot from AT&T "built to talk entertainment." Just think of him as the perfect boyfriend.
Facebook adds group video calling to Messenger
One of Facebook Messenger's most highly requested features -- group video calling -- is finally rolling out now via an update to the app.
Kik’s group video calling feature adds ‘talking heads’ to conversations
Kik, a popular messaging app with more than 300 million users, has taken an interesting approach with its latest feature -- group video calling.
Facebook launches group voice calls on its desktop version of Messenger
Back in April, Facebook launched group voice calls on its Messenger app for mobile, but now, the full version is ready for your desktop.