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Social entertainment platform Yap releases music app for iPhone

Yap is known for its social TV system, and now it's bringing that concept to music and to the iPhone.

Facebook has too many adults, say teens on Twitter

It's true (don't act like you didn't know): Teens feel meh about the whole Facebook thing and are flocking over to Twitter.

Screw selfies, this intern got a job offer via Instagram

It pays to be active on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram...you will eventually get tagged on a photo that will change your life.
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7 reasons why Amazon reviews are a goldmine of Internet funny

Feeling down? If there's one comments section that's uplifting instead of troll-filled, it's Amazon Reviews. Have a gander.

Parents and privacy advocates say Instagram is unsafe for underage users

Concerned parents and advocates want Instagram to enact privacy measure for underage users.
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This Facebook app will tell you how many crimes you’ve committed

Your Facebook profile is full of violations, and this app by Amnesty International can tell you which ones warrant the harshest punishment.
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LinkedIn bans prostitutes, the world’s oldest occupation

Prostitution may be legal in many parts of the world, but LinkedIn's user policy has been modified to ban individuals in the industry from using the site.
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Are the Jimmy Kimmel ‘Celebrities Read Mean Tweets’ segments faked?

It would be a real slap in the face if the celebrities that people commonly diss on Twitter actually read the offending tweets. The question is, do they?
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The Onion explains how it got hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army

The Onion wants the public to know how it momentarily lost control of its Twitter account to the Syrian Electronic Army and how it can be avoided later.
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According to a new report, Twitter is a breeding ground for terrorism and hate speech

While all social networks face the challenge of scrubbing their sites clean of offensive or damaging material, Twitter has it the worst.
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Textastrophe can turn any Craigslist ad into a hilarious text message repartee

Anything you put on the Internet is essentially public knowledge, so don't blame Textastrophe for making a fool out of you and your want ad on Craigslist.

According to research, young alcoholics love Facebook

Based on a study, if you regularly post photos of your drinking sessions with buddies on Facebook, you're probably an alcoholic.
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Introducing Snoopify, because the world needed more celeb-made social apps

Instagram not quite doing it for you? Facebook feel dull? Twitter getting boring? Then try these celeb-made and themed apps.
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Babblr chat for Tumblr formally launches, and we’ve got the first hands-on look

Babblr, an unofficial Tumblr chat app, live streams its official release party and launches instant chat capabilities to Tumblr users worldwide.
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Woman Facebook stalks self, attempts to frame her ex and his girlfriend (Spoiler: plan fails)

Don't underestimate the mind of a jilted lover ... she can steal your identity, create a fake Facebook profile, and use it to torture herself (and blame you).

Take a YouTube video tour of the country through new Trends Map feature

It's not enough to know what video is going viral, so YouTube is showing you where and who is getting busy trolling through videos.
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Hands on: This music app helps your attention instead of stealing it

Need some background music but keep getting distracted? Focus@Will combines the best of both worlds.
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Here’s an inside look at how the new Instagram logo was hand-crafted

Just in case it totally went over the head of all you Instagram lovers out there, your favorite photo-sharing app has a new and cleaner logo typeface.

Was The Onion’s Twitter account hacked?

The Syrian Electronic Army has a habit of hacking news outlets on Twitter just to prove they can. Why they chose satirical publication The Onion is anyone's guess.
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Hands on with Tunigo, the app Spotify just acquired

Satiate your hunger for awesomely curated music playlists by giving Tunigo - recently acquired by Spotify - a whirl.
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Feel lame compared to your Twitter friends? Science says you’re probably right

That nagging feeling that says you're friends and followers are cooler than you? According to research it's true.
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Padmapper and 3taps win copyright case against Craigslist, but the battle isn’t over

The original case against PadMapper and 3taps has been dropped, but Craigslist is far from being done fighting.
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Retwact hopes to clean up Twitter’s misinformation problem

Misinformation is a problem on Twitter, and the pass-along rate is rapid. Retwact hopes to be the band-aid for it in the absence of an official solution.
10 cringe-worthy social apps that prove people are creeps

10 cringe-worthy social apps that prove people are creeps

You might want to re-think posting that photo of you rocking that new string bikini ...you never know who's creeping on them.
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20 years ago today, humanity was given the greatest gift of all: The World Wide Web

20 years ago, the Web was presented to its soon-to-be-adoring public with a bow and a promise to make it available for free. The gift remains to this day.
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The 4 opt outs between you and stopping Facebook tracking

Targeted ads are the bane of any Facebook user's existence. If this is how you feel, you can take matters into your own hands and stop them from appearing.
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Turn on, tune in, retweet: How TV and the Internet melted into one world

GIFS, memes, and Reddit forums used to be on and about the Internet - but television has begun to revolve its broadcasting around this culture.

These are the Webby nominees you should know but haven’t heard of – yet!

Before the Best of Internet is honored and awarded next week, let's check out some of those who are vying for the top spot in their categories.

The White House’s response to fake tweets? Pretend they never happened

What does the White House do when someone online claims the POTUS has been injured? Ignore it, apparently.
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Facebook makes a tiny change in its logo

For a site that's constantly undergoing changes and developments, it only follows that Facebook updates its official brand...even just a tiny modification.

Twitter gets in the TV biz, partners with BBC America

Reddit suffers DDoS attack amid Boston Marathon blunders

Are the 'technical difficulties ' suffered by Reddit today related to the Boston Marathon bombings? Maybe not, but the timing has sparked speculation.
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Hands on: Latest SoundTracking update combines the joys of Instagram and instant music

You can be your group's music guru and provide everyone with a taste of your life's soundtrack with SoundTracking.
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The doctor will see you now: How the Internet and social media are changing healthcare

The Internet offers more than WebMD searches to find out what that headache really means. But how should we - and doctors - navigate this tricky space?