LinkedIn makes endorsements smarter to help you get noticed

LinkedIn is making its skills and endorsements features smarter, with new targeting and relevancy updates that it claims will get you more profile views.

News         October 21, 2016

Facebook adds 360 video and photo support to Instant Articles

Facebook is giving publishers the power to make Instant Articles more visually immersive with 360-degree video and photo support.

News         October 21, 2016

Did we witness the dawn of Trump TV on Facebook Live?

Donald Trump aired a Facebook Live-stream during the presidential debate that looked a lot like a news show. Was this our first glimpse of Trump TV?

News         October 21, 2016

Facebook lets you order food, seek recommendations from friends

Facebook is launching a set of new ecommerce features that could transform it into your primary destination for everyday services, such as ordering food.

News         October 20, 2016

Facebook wants you to get political by endorsing a presidential candidate

Facebook is launching an “Endorsements” feature that allows you to publicly share your support for a U.S. political candidate in the run-up to the election.

News         October 19, 2016

Instagram lets you support friends whose mental health you may be concerned about

Instagram is taking a page out of parent company Facebook’s book by launching self-harm and suicide support tools for its 500 million users.

News         October 19, 2016

Instagram recommends Stories based on your interests in the Explore tab

Instagram is bringing suggested Stories to its Explore tab in a bid to help its users follow more people. The update may ring alarm bells for Snapchat.

News         October 18, 2016

Facebook sets precedent by indefintely shutting down ads for an entire country

Facebook has removed all ads from its platform in Thailand out of respect for country’s king, who passed away on Thursday following a 70-year reign.

News         October 15, 2016

Robert Downey Jr. is offering to voice Zuckerberg’s AI butler … on one condition

Tony Stark could be the voice of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s digital assistant. Robert Downey Jr is offering to voice the AI on one condition.

News         October 15, 2016

Pinterest hits 150M monthly users milestone as more men sign up to platform

A substantial increase in male users has helped Pinterest to reach 150 million monthly active users, 70 million of which are based in the U.S.

News         October 14, 2016

LinkedIn updates app in bid to become your go-to source for business news

LinkedIn is adding a number of news-oriented customization and discovery features to its mobile app to help you get the most out of your feed.

News         October 14, 2016

Facebook, Twitter cut off surveillance tool used by police to monitor protesters

Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are blocking social media surveillance company Geofeedia from accessing user data, in light of a new report.

News         October 12, 2016

Facebook At Work will reportedly arrive at offices next month

The Facebook ban at your office could soon be lifted if the social network has its way. Reports claim Facebook is prepping the launch of its "At Work" tool.

News         October 10, 2016

Snapchat story playlists put you in charge of the viewing experience

Snapchat has scrapped its auto-advance function in favor of a new Story playlist feature that’s all about personal curation.

News         October 8, 2016

Report: Facebook in talks with White House to introduce Free Basics in the U.S.

Facebook is reportedly preparing to introduce its free internet program in the U.S. Free Basics by Facebook has faced opposition abroad.

News         October 7, 2016

Instagram Stories is a hit with 100 million daily views just 2 months following its launch

Instagram Stories is establishing itself as a viable alternative to Snapchat, hitting 100 million daily views a mere two months since it was introduced.

News         October 7, 2016

LinkedIn now lets you find work without the fear of getting caught by your boss

LinkedIn has made it possible to look for a new job without anyone else (including your nosy boss) catching on, thanks to its "Open Candidates" feature.

News         October 6, 2016

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey reportedly in dispute with board over possible takeover

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey does not want to sell the company despite the company's board seeking to evaluate takeover offers, according to a new report.

News         October 6, 2016

Pinterest taps former Twitter exec as first CFO amid IPO talk

Pinterest is fueling talk over a possible IPO after appointing its first chief financial officer. Former Twitter VP Todd Morgenfeld has nabbed the role.

News         October 5, 2016

Twitter now lets you add a Periscope link to your profile

Twitter is launching a new Periscope integration option that lets you provide a link to your profile on the live-streaming service on your Twitter page.

News         October 5, 2016

Facebook in talks with partner countries for internet-serving drone trials

Facebook is currently in talks with multiple countries to host trials of its internet-serving Aquila drones, which could take place in 2018.

News         October 4, 2016

Customize your WhatsApp photos and videos with doodles, text, and emojis

WhatsApp is the latest Facebook-owned app to emulate Snapchat courtesy of its camera update, which lets you draw, add text and emojis to images and videos.

Mobile         October 4, 2016

Line messaging app goes public with year’s biggest tech company debut

Line Corporation arrived on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Thursday morning with the biggest market debut for a tech company this year.

Business         October 4, 2016

Facebook ditches Free Basics for paid Wi-Fi service in India

Facebook Wi-Fi is finally available in India with the launch of the company’s new paid internet service, Express Wi-Fi, in collaboration with Indian ISPs.

News         October 1, 2016

Snapchat clone Snow lands $45M from Japanese messaging giant Line

Japanese messaging behemoth Line just poured $45 million into a South Korean Snapchat clone in an effort to increase its social footprint.

News         September 30, 2016

Periscope for desktop now lets you channel hop through curated broadcasts

Periscope is making it easier to discover live news and events broadcasts on the desktop version of its platform with the launch of curated channels.

News         September 30, 2016

Salesforce wants regulators to investigate Microsoft’s LinkedIn acquisition

Just months after Microsoft Corporation’s $26 billion LinkedIn takeover, Salseforce is insisting that U.S. and EU regulators investigate the acquisition.

News         September 30, 2016

Meerkat could be on to a real winner with its new video chat app Houseparty

Houseparty is the latest app from the creators of Meerkat. A video chat network aimed at teens and millennials, Houseparty already boasts 1 million users.

Mobile         September 29, 2016

Tinder Boost is an upcoming feature that puts your profile at the front of the queue

Tinder is testing a new feature that is all about getting you more matches by ensuring your profile is the first other people see when they open the app.

Mobile         September 28, 2016

Twitter can help you register to vote in exchange for a direct message

The official Twitter Government account (@Gov) can now help you get registered to vote online, and provide you with additional location-based voting info.

News         September 28, 2016

LinkedIn strips down its social network to target mobile users in India

LinkedIn is targeting its second biggest market after the U.S., with a stripped-back version of its mobile website. LinkedIn Lite is exclusive to India.

Mobile         September 27, 2016

Sniffles, shuffles and social media: Presidential debate breaks Twitter records

Twitter was transformed into a treasure trove of live chatter during last night’s presidential debate, breaking social media records in the process.

News         September 27, 2016

Report: Disney seriously considering Twitter takeover bid

The Twitter takeover chatter rages on. The latest news is that Walt Disney Co. is evaluating a possible bid for the struggling social media platform.

News         September 27, 2016

Tumblr’s new iMessage app lets you create and share your own GIFs

The new Tumblr iMessage app is a GIF lover's dream. If you enjoy sharing GIFs (and want to create your own), you can now do so using just your iPhone.

Mobile         September 27, 2016

Your Instagram Stories could make it into CBSN's live coverage of the presidential debates

CBS News’ streaming service CBSN is joining forces with Instagram to feature the app’s Stories within its live coverage of the presidential debates.

News         September 26, 2016

Facebook will prompt you to vote over the next four days

Facebook is launching its first nationwide voter registration drive in an attempt to urge its U.S. users to get out to vote.

News         September 25, 2016

Facebook apologizes to ad clients for exaggerating video viewing times

Facebook has revealed it overestimated the average viewing times for videos on its site for two years. The error could impact video ads on the platform.

News         September 25, 2016

The company formerly known as Snapchat reveals its video-recording "Spectacles"

Snapchat has finally revealed its first hardware product. “Spectacles” are a pair of video-recording sunglasses that are due to be released this fall.

News         September 24, 2016