It’s time for Instagram to fully embrace the desktop
Instagram now allows users to send direct messages from their desktop. But why stop there? We say it's time for Instagram to offer a full desktop experience.
How to add music to Instagram videos
Have you ever taken a beautiful video, only to have it ruined by noise? Here's how to add music to Instagram posts and your Story using Instagram and more.
What is Cameo?
Unlike most sites that focus on users interacting with their friends, Cameo lets you interact with celebrities, for a price. Here's what you need to know.
How to change your Twitter username and display name
If you thought you were stuck with the embarrassing Twitter name from eighth grade, you were wrong. Here's how to change your Twitter username and display name.
All the social distancing hashtags you need to know
We’ve broken down what the most popular hashtags across social media mean so you can be in the know about new social slang while you are social distancing.
Is it ethical to do a digital detox during the coronavirus pandemic?
There is no shortage of content right now during the coronavirus pandemic. But for some, more information means more anxiety. Is it okay to disconnect?
How to view Instagram Stories on your computer
Stories can give you insightful glimpses into others' lives. Here's how to feed your addiction and view Instagram Stories on your computer through the website.
Coronavirus isolation fuels surge in mental health posts on Instagram
Instagram users are turning to the platform to share their struggles with mental health as the ongoing coronavirus spreads, keeping millions of people indoors.
Small businesses scramble to get online as coronavirus spreads
Retailers and restaurants without any prior online ordering infrastructure are betting on their loyal customer bases to keep them afloat amid the coronavirus.
As coronavirus myths infect social media, WHO joins TikTok to inject truth
The World Health Organization is aiming to fight back against coronavirus misinformation by joining TikTok.
Pope Francis’ call to end trolling on social media leads to more trolling
Pope Francis once embraced social media. Now he's calling on his followers to give it up. As expected, social media users have fought back with more trolling.
5 alternatives to Instagram and Facebook for photographers
Social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter changed the way we share our photographs. But as photographers become more frustrated with algorithms and ads, it might be time to consider some alternatives.
What does it take to make a social media network that doesn’t exploit users?
Social media sites can be fun and silly but also grab all your data to keep you hooked. Some sites want to be a refuge from harassment but haven't caught on the way Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok have. Is there a way to be both popular and good?
Hey @Jack Dorsey, decentralizing Twitter won’t solve hate speech problems
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has floated a compelling possibility: He wants to put together a team to explore decentralizing Twitter. But this could mean that Dorsey is simply trying to shunt off responsibility for Twitter’s persistent problems with harassment and abuse on the platform.
Instagram will begin hiding like counts as part of a U.S. test next week
Instagram continues to tweak its user experience, recently making changes such as removing the following tab and promoting the new version of the explore tab in its place. Now, the company has begun testing out one of its most controversial changes in the United States: Hiding like counts.
The 2019 Freedom on The Net report says social media is ruining everything
The internet today is pretty far from the utopian place that it was in the past, the Freedom on the Net 2019 report by bipartisan watchdog and think tank Freedom House suggests. And social media may be what's to blame. Here's why it's causing so many problems for citizens.
Don’t be like Pierre Delecto. Here’s how to keep your Twitter account a secret
Not everyone is social media savvy, but that shouldn't bar them from the delights of having a secret Twitter account. Unfortunately for Mitt Romney, the Utah Senator's secret Twitter account, under the name Pierre Delecto, was discovered. Here are some tips for keeping your social media accounts secret.
New bill would make it easier for you to get off Facebook once and for all
A new bipartisan bill aims to make it easier for you to transfer your social media data to other social media platforms, so you might finally be able to get off of Facebook. Called the Access Act, the bill applies to online platforms with products or services that have over 100 million monthly active users.
Facebook details plans to combat election interference on the platform
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg held a conference call on Monday to discuss abuse and election interference on the platform. He detailed a number of different initiatives the social network has implemented and is launching to help prevent interference in the 2020 presidential election.
You’re probably seeing more social media propaganda, but don’t blame the bots
As the amount of social media propaganda climbs, so does the number of different tactics to avoid detection. A recent study from the University of Oxford suggests that more countries use social media accounts run by actual people — including communication firms and hired students — than bots.
How to download Instagram Stories on iOS, Android, and desktop
Curious about how to save someone's Instagram Story to your phone? Luckily for you, it can be done -- but it does take a few extra steps. Here's what you need to know to save Instagram Stories on both iOS and Android. Each requires a different app, but the steps are straightforward from there.
TikTok’s creepy new feature lets you search for videos based on people’s faces
You’ll soon be able to look up the faces featured in a TikTok clip. The Bytedance-owned short-form video app is testing a new reverse-image search tool in China. In addition to items such as clothes, the feature will allow you to select a face and browse other videos the person it belongs to appears in.
Kik Messenger shuts down as Kik focuses on embattled cryptocurrency
Kik Interactive's CEO has announced that Kik Messenger will be shutting down in order for Kik to focus on its Kin cryptocurrency. The app shutdown will be accompanied by over 100 layoffs at Kik Interactive, and both actions are meant to bolster Kik's finances against in impending court case against the U.S. SEC.
Period-tracking apps are sharing people’s intimate data with Facebook
Some period-tracking apps are reportedly sending Facebook personal information about the women who use them. The apps MIA Fem and Maya sent information about contraception use, when women's monthly periods were, and whether or not they experienced symptoms like cramps swelling to the social network.
Facebook likely knew about Cambridge Analytica much earlier than we thought
Newly-released emails suggest that Facebook knew that Cambridge Analytica was gathering user profile data three months before the press revealed that the firm was using profile data to target voters during the 2016 elections.
Here’s yet another reason why Facebook’s Libra might never happen
Some of the early backers of Facebook’s Libra currency might be looking to distance themselves from the project. At least three of the project’s founding backers are concerned about the regulatory spotlight on the project, since governments around the world have called on Facebook to either slow down or stop it entirely.
The EU could hit Facebook with billions in fines over privacy violations
The European Union is reportedly nearing the end of its investigations into some of the cases it has opened against Facebook pertaining to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR. The EU currently has 11 open cases against the social network operator.
How to post a GIF on Instagram
Instagram doesn't have a direct means for sharing GIFs on your profile. With Giphy and Stories, it's finally possible to post GIFs to Instagram. Here's how
Trump’s FCC order could make social media even more of a garbage fire
A new draft executive order from the White House would put the Federal Communications Commission in charge of deciding what social media companies like Twitter and Facebook can remove from their sites. President Donald Trump's potential order could fundamentally change how social media companies operate.
The FBI wants to get its hands on your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram data
The FBI is looking for a partner to collect data from your social media profiles, which could pit it against new privacy policies Facebook agreed to as part of its $5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Sen. Josh Hawley wants to ban infinite scroll and autoplay videos
Sen. Josh Hawley introduced legislation on Tuesday calling for tech giants to curb deceptive techniques that fuel social media addiction.The Social Media Addiction Reduction Technology (SMART) Act would ban certain features that he says can be addictive to users like infinite scroll and autoplay.
Facebook now allows you to opt out of those ads that target your tastes
Tired of seeing Facebook ads that aren’t relevant to you? Now you can not only opt out of ads from that company, but you can also see why the ad was shown to you in the first place. However, there's still no "opt out of all ads" button quite yet.
The best dating sites for 2019
Finding love is anything but easy. No worries. There are dozens of sites online to hook you up with "The One." With so many site options, though, diving into the deep end can be daunting. Luckily, we're here to help. Check out our finds for the best online dating sites.
A new Senate bill would fundamentally change the internet as we know it
A new bill in the U.S. Senate could cause the internet as we know it to cease to exist by holding major tech companies like Facebook or YouTube liable for anything posted on their platforms. The proposal could destroy social media as we know it, experts said