WeChat’s censorship system extends beyond China’s borders, finds new study
WeChat is muting certain keywords and websites for its domestic users even if they re-register with an overseas phone number, claims a new study.
Why did Facebook briefly ban a fake news detection plugin?
Facebook briefly began blocking links to the website of a fake news detection plugin, known as B.S. Detector, claiming it was "unsafe."
Report: Facebook building its own take on Snapchat Discover
Facebook can’t get enough of Snapchat. The latest news is that the company is planning its own curated media feature in the vein of Snapchat Discover.
Snap school: University uses Snapchat to inform students of acceptance
Students waiting to find out if they've been accepted into the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are getting confirmation in the form of a Snapchat message.
Reuters’ new algorithm confirms once and for all that Twitter is the best place to find news
Reuters is using an algorithm to detect breaking news on Twitter. The news agency says the tool has already helped it to report stories faster.
Twitter acquires startup Yes. Inc, makes its founder VP of product
Twitter has finally found a VP of product thanks to its new acquisition. The company has snapped up San Francisco-based startup and app maker Yes Inc.
Reddit CEO in whole heap of trouble with users of popular Trump subreddit
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman is incurring the wrath of the contributors to a popular Donald Trump subreddit after admitting he modified a number of their posts.
Undisclosed ads on Instagram are no longer just limited to posts by celebs
Instagram's stealth advertising problem no longer encompasses just celebs. Consumer advocacy groups are now decrying the rise of "microinfluencers."
Pinterest’s new look business profiles boast bold slideshow design
Pinterest is launching a bold new design for business profiles with an emphasis on buyable pins that is consistent across the web and its mobile apps.
Twitter now lets you create your own Moments on mobile
Twitter is capitalizing on the potential of its Moments feature by rolling it out to all users, having previously made it available to influencers.
How to download Facebook photos
Ready to kick the Facebook habit or merely looking to download a local backup of your most precious moments? Here are two methods for doing so.
Reddit CEO warns Trump subreddit will be banned if harassment continues
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has promised to stamp out abuse, whilst also issuing a warning to a popular Trump subreddit: “Don’t force us to ban you.”
Snapchat plans first interactive 3D lens to promote ‘Underworld: Blood Wars’
Snapchat is partnering with film studio Screen Gems on an interactive 3D lens for its upcoming release "Underworld: Blood Wars," starring Kate Beckinsale.
Twitter will now rank your conversations and count your tweet replies
Twitter is fine-tuning your tweet replies in order to surface better content. The company's updates include direct reply counts and conversation ranking.
Twitter will host a ‘Rogue One’ live stream with new footage on Friday
An upcoming live-stream event on Twitter will feature new footage from the upcoming 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' prequel film.
The star of YouTube’s largest photography channel, DigitalRev, is going solo
DigitalRev TV grew to become the most popular photography channel on YouTube, but its energetic writer and host, Kai Man Wong, is moving on.
Facebook Messenger ups its game, lets users play ‘Pac-Man,’ more with friends
Facebook has launched a new feature inside Facebook Messenger -- Instant Games. Now you can compete against your friends in a variety of mobile games.
CNN taps YouTube sensation Casey Neistat for new media venture aimed at millennials
YouTube star Casey Neistat is heading to CNN to help the news network in establishing a new media brand seeking to capture the attention of younger viewers.
Instagram won’t stand for screenshots of its disappearing photos and videos
As part of its recent update, Instagram introduced a feature that notifies someone when you take a screenshot of their disappearing content.
Trump Tower temporarily became ‘Dump Tower’ on Google Maps
On Saturday, someone changed the name of Trump Tower to "Dump Tower" on Google Maps, eliciting a myriad of reactions from the denizens of the internet.
Study: 80 percent of students can’t differentiate between real and fake news
An 18-month study in 12 states of nearly 8,000 students from junior high school through college found most couldn't judge news credibility accurately.
Telegram's new publishing platform makes blogging simple, maybe even too simple
Encrypted messaging service Telegram just launched its very own, easy-to-use blogging platform, dubbed Telegraph.
Twitter vows swift action against devs caught using surveillance tools
Twitter has issued a statement claiming it is expanding its enforcement of its policies violating developers from using its data to spy on its users.
Facebook is sending out checks to users as part of lawsuit settlement
Facebook is sending some users a $15 check in the mail. The money is part of the settlement of a $20 million class action lawsuit against the company.
Twitter mistakenly blocked the account of its own CEO, Jack Dorsey
Earlier today, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey was briefly suspended from the platform. When his account was reinstated, it was missing millions of followers.
Report: Facebook planning censorship tool that could pave the way for China entry
Facebook has reportedly developed software that allows third-parties to target posts in certain geographic areas, which is aimed specifically at China.
Get a pair of Snapchat’s Spectacles from an actual NYC shop for a limited time
Snapchat wants to give everyone a chance to get their hands on its video-recording sunglasses, known as Spectacles, via its new pop-up store in New York.
Instagram goes live, adds disappearing photos and videos in Direct feature
Instagram is bringing a feature from its parent company -- live video.
Ohio man, 24, allegedly made death threats directed at Donald Trump on Twitter
After allegedly tweeting threats directed toward President-elect Donald Trump, 24-year-old Zachary Benson is in danger of some serious time behind bars.
Snapchat’s camera glasses are now being sold via a viral marketing campaign
Snapchat's early distribution plan for their camera glasses? An interactive, happy-looking vending machine called the Snapbot.
Download these 5 great apps to digitize old photos and create 360-degree videos
Thanksgiving is nearly here, and you'll need a few apps to keep the arduous turkey-roasting process out of your mind for a few hours.
Notable Twitter accounts hacked, posting links promoting free followers
The tweets had been sent via Twitter Counter, which provides stats of Twitter usage and tracks 14 million users and features ads to free followers services.