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 is giving publishers the power to make Instant Articles more visually immersive with 360-degree video and photo support.
| News | October 21, 2016 |
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 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 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 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 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 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 |
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 |
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 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 |
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 |
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 has scrapped its auto-advance function in favor of a new Story playlist feature that’s all about personal curation.
| News | October 8, 2016 |
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 |
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 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 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 |
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 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 |
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 |
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 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 |
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 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 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 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 |
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 |