WTF Internet? A tweeting bra is not helping cure breast cancer
WTF, Internet? This week's Web indiscretion comes courtesy of a bra that tweets, which is the ultimate in pinkwashing for Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Game 1 of the World Series proves that replay would work fine in Major League Baseball
Those who have resisted replay in MLB were nowhere to be found on Twitter after DeMuth's blown call during Game 1 of the World Series last night.
Everything you need to know about a little app called FBStalker
A new app called FBStalker can find all your weaknesses, but there's a bright side to this devious software.
New research is revealing what tweets get deleted – and why
If you have a Twitter account, chances are you've deleted a tweet. Researchers are trying to predict which tweets are most likely to get axed.
Twitter may be banning links in Direct Messages to help fight spammers
If you try to send a link in a direct message on Twitter today, you're probably going to get an error message. What's behind this snafu?
The Government’s back … online! Our 7 favorite apps and accounts that have returned
The shutdown didn't only close the gates on national parks - we also lost our beloved panda cam. Now it - and others - are back online.
Nick Bilton, you’re a smart guy but you’ve got this Twitter ‘like’ button thing all wrong
A recent call to action for Twitter to add a Like button is mistaken.
Twitter is upgrading Direct Messages, and taking cues from Snapchat
While Twitter wants to keep its content public, the platform is reportedly considering taking a page out of Snapchat's book.
You can get Twitter direct messages from anyone now – but don’t freak out yet
If you want to receive direct messages from anyone on Twitter -- not just who you follow -- the company's most recent change will warm your heart.
The precious lessons to be learned from your Twitter analytics
Can't put your finger on which tweets work and which don't? You might want to take a look at your Twitter analytics.
Researchers develop algorithm that extracts your life story from your tweets
If you thought the randomness of your tweets and real-time nature of Twitter was enough to keep you something of a mystery, think again.
Twitter steals teen love from Facebook
Facebook's appeal is fading in the eyes of Generation YOLO Cronut (teenagers).
Twitter is testing personalized breaking news notices
A new Twitter account called @eventparrot may be an experimental breaking news service from Twitter.
Coming soon: A Twitter feature that gets you watching TV – not tweeting about it
In the biggest TV-related deal it's made yet, Twitter's partnership with Comcast could actually get you watching TV - not just talking about it.
This new research could help you finally get those precious retweets
Can't figure out why everyone ignores your Twitter musings? Here's a few tips on how to get those retweets.
We paid over $500 million for the Obamacare sites and all we got was this lousy 404 [updated]
Healthcare.gov, the primary Web portal for Obamacare's online exchanges, seems to have cost more than $500 million to build. Wait, what?!
This scary-useful site plots illness-related social media posts on a map
This new app scours social networks to find all the infected users out there.
WTF, Internet? Keep your hashtags out of my real-life conversation
WTF, Internet? This week's Web indiscretion comes courtesy of a campaign tempting people to get discounts for saying 'hashtag' at checkout.
Photos: Government agencies say goodbye to social media … for now
The Government shutdown has wide-reaching affects, including on federal agencies' social media accounts.
How to embed Instagram photos on Twitter
There's an easy workaround to embed your Instagram photos on Twitter.
Measuring the Internet’s emotions about the ‘Breaking Bad’ finale
We all know that 'Breaking Bad' crushed it last night – but how did we feel about it? Social media has the answer.
Reference Twitter posts with ease through this citation generator
If you have a long night of referencing tweets for your term paper ahead of you, you can use this nifty tool to help you cut your citation time in half.
Facebook is trying to steal TV networks’ attention from Twitter with new data
Facebook continues its push to become a place for real-time cultural conversation as it attempts to tighten relationships with TV broadcasters.
Go big or go home: Why social networks are supersizing their photos
Twitter changed its embedded photo size, allowing for bigger pictures. It's a shrewd move from the microblogging site.
What’s in a name? For @Jon and @Sarah, maybe a whole lot of money
Internet identity is a precious commodity - and the lucky souls behind Twitter names like @jon and @kristin know it.
Twitter and the NFL strike a deal – start watching out for those spoilers, DVR users
Want more NFL all the time always? Well you're in luck, because a new deal with Twitter means it's heading your way.
Can you tell a story in six words? Twitter wants to know
For storytellers keen on brevity, the Six Words contest allows writers to flex their shortest story muscles on Twitter.
[UPDATE] Facebook says it remains blocked in China’s Free Trade Zone
China has made waves with its plan to launch a free-trade zone in Shanghai, but earlier reports stating Facebook will be allowed have been refuted.
@Horse_ebooks has been outed and it’s like seeing your dad in a Santa suit
Today the Internet learned what it should've known all along: horse_ebooks, its most popular spambot, is run by humans.
These are the 4 types of people who will buy the gold iPhone
We searched and found them: The people who are totally serious about buying the gold iPhone.
London firefighters start safety campaign using selfies
In London, the fire department started a campaign called #safetyselfies to spread fire safety awareness through social media.