U.K. pols: Social networks are intentionally failing to tackle Islamic State
A panel of U.K. MPs have penned a scathing report claiming that Twitter, Facebook, and Google are “consciously” failing to tackle Islamic State activity.
YouTube to launch the social networking features you’ve always wanted
YouTube will soon let you interact with creators like never before thanks to the rollout of a new social timeline for channels.
Facebook testing Messenger feature that could signal the end of friend requests
Facebook is planning to transform Messenger into your smartphone's default messaging service by letting you add contacts directly on the app.
Twitter’s new direct messaging button will let you chat with any site on the web
Twitter has introduced a new direct message button to its publishing features that allows users to chat with businesses and brands from any site on the web.
Ex-Facebook Live manager launches live-streaming app with a focus on the personal
Alively is the new live-streaming app that takes the stress out of social live-streaming by allowing you to share broadcasts with select friends and family.
Facebook has given you a political label — find out where (it thinks) you stand
Facebook is acutely aware of your political views and is using them to serve you ads as part of its recently launched ad personalization tool.
Pinterest nabs Instapaper to recommend you more of the articles you’ll love
Pinterest has acquired the tech and the talent behind the read-it-later platform Instapaper, which is best known for its iOS and Android apps.
Tech giants oppose social media screening proposal for travelers
Tech giants and rights group are rallying against a proposal by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that targets travelers’ social media info.
No stopping Instagram: App joins the billion-downloads club on Google Play
Instagram has become just the 19th app to hit a billion downloads on the Google Play Store. The milestone marks Facebook's fourth entry on the elite list.
Twitter goes dark on iOS, thanks to new night mode
Twitter for iOS users are finally being treated to night mode, a feature that has been an Android exclusive since July.
Your Facebook photos could be betraying important biometric data
All it takes to get past certain facial recognition technology is some Facebook stalking and 3D rendering.
Think that Yelp review doesn’t matter? Think again, suggests Trustpilot survey
Trying out a new place? Chances are, you hedged your bets by checking out a review beforehand. Don’t be shy – you can admit it.
The Democratic National Convention was full of nonsensical gibberish and nobody noticed
A YouTube channel by the name of “Bad Lip Reading” has obtained unreleased footage from the DNC in Philadelphia last month, and it isn’t pretty.
Facebook just announced Lifestage, and you're probably too old for it
Facebook is trying to recapture a younger audience, and has announced the launch of a new social media network called Lifestage.
How Hasbro animated Mr. Monopoly’s Facebook Live broadcast in real time
Live-streaming video is becoming easier than ever, but what about live video featuring a cartoon character? Here's how Hasbro pulled it off.
Happy birthday, photography! You don't look a day older than 177
Break out the birthday cake — today marks the release of the daguerreotype (just consult a fire marshal before lighting those 177 candles).
Instagram may be more accurate at diagnosing depression than a doctor, study suggests
Using machine learning, a group of researchers were able to correctly identify depressed individuals 70 percent of the time.
Don't look now, but Pinterest will be rolling out video ads soon
Like Facebook and YouTube before it, the online bulletin board Pinterest will soon begin featuring video advertisements.
Amazon puts pilot episodes of 10 of its original shows on Facebook and YouTube
Amazon has put 10 pilot episodes of its original series -- five for adults, five for kids -- on it's YouTube channel, and will post them to Facebook video
Instagram adds two new rather significant video features in quiet update
Instagram's latest updates comes without a big announcement, but the two new video features are pretty significant -- and still imitate Snapchat.
Messaging app Hike could start giving WhatsApp a run for its money in India
Meet Hike, a four-year-old messaging app, that is now valued at an impressive $1.4 billion following its latest $175 million round of funding.
Become friends with an Instagram advertiser thanks to new business tools
There are 200,000 advertisers on Instagram, and they're all dying to be your friend. And with Instagram's new business tools, they'll probably succeed.
London is setting up a police force to deal exclusively with online trolls
The London Mayor's office recently announced the creation of a new specialized police force charged with investigating digital hate crimes.
Twitter could be planning to bring live-streaming NFL games to the Apple TV
Twitter is reportedly currently in discussions with Apple about bringing its app to the Apple TV, featuring live-streaming NFL games and other events.
Catch that Pepsi spirit with Promoted Stickers on Twitter
Twitter has now introduced Promoted Stickers, partnering with Pepsi to bring this latest feature to market.
Twitter suspends notorious hacker following second Democratic Party hack
Twitter temporarily suspended the infamous hacker (or hackers) known as Guccifer 2 on Saturday after a second dump of Democratic party files made it online.
Brands leap to Instagram Stories, find success
With the new Instagram Stories feature, it’s easy to orchestrate a story from start to finish, allowing the content to differentiate itself in a feed.
Facebook tinkers with its News Feed to show you more ‘informative stories’
Facebook is once again upgrading its News Feed in an effort to further distance you from clickbait by instead placing the emphasis on enlightening content.
Ex-workers slam Twitter's double standards when it comes to censoring abuse
Twitter is once again facing scrutiny over its alleged failure to tackle abuse on its platform courtesy of a new report regarding its troll problem.
Nice try: Facebook update disables Adblock Plus reblocking filter
Facebook and Adblock Plus are at war over the social network's HTML ads. The ad-blocking tool has now unveiled a filter it says can reblock Facebook ads.
MobyTrip makes planning a vacation feel like a vacation in itself
Thanks to a new travel browser app from MobyTrip, setting yourself up for relaxation just got a whole lot more...relaxing.
Donate to charity while chatting with a celebrity with new app Chatter
Whether you're titillated by good actions or good looks, Chatter just might be the new social media app for you.