New research breaks down how the social Web is changing news
A new survey provides insight about how Americans use the social web to consume news.
Here’s how to find the most popular Internet images in real time
If you want to see which images are capturing the Internet's interest, Oublio can give you a streamlined overview.
Tumblr finally improves search so you can find all content, hashtagged or not
Frustrated by Tumblr search? You weren't the only one. But with a helping hand from Yahoo, the feature is much improved.
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.
Here’s a Facebook game where nobody’s a winner
If you have nothing better to do, give yourself a refresher on Facebook security through this new game.
Try not to smile when an ESL student uses memes as writing prompts
Trying to teach English? Why not let Grumpy Cat help.
Going … going … gone viral: The best new memes this side of the Internet
A lot of funny has been hitting the Internet lately, in various forms. Check out the top new memes going viral this week.
Photos: Government agencies say goodbye to social media … for now
The Government shutdown has wide-reaching affects, including on federal agencies' social media accounts.
Tumblr makes its first appearance in the Supreme Court
In an important case about campaign finance, anti-corruption activist Lawrence Lessig is using Tumblr to make a point.
These are the sites you’re wasting time on while at work
In the world's least surprising survey, it turns out people waste time at work looking at the Internet.
As art collectors start eyeing GIFs, it’s time to ask: Can you ‘own’ digital art?
An auction house is collaborating with Tumblr for a net art sale... and it's just one of many examples of the burgeoning digital art market.
Zeega is the interactive storytelling tool you never knew you always wanted
There are already a lot of storytelling tools out there, but Zeega provides an interesting platform for interactive multimedia slideshows.
Tumblr’s first official book club taps your inner ‘fangirl’
Tumblr just launched its first official bookclub with "Fangirl," a novel celebrating Internet culture.
A look inside Betaworks, the behind-the-scenes builder of Internet magic
How a tech company that builds, buys, and invests in companies is racking up one impressive hot streak.
WTF, Internet? Taking selfies where other people mourn means you’re doing it wrong
WTF, Internet? This week's Web indiscretion comes courtesy of 'Selfies at Serious Places:' The worst thing to happen to selfies since... well, selfies.
The 10 things you should know from today’s big Marissa Mayer profile
The in-depth Marissa Mayer unauthorized biographical account is full of revelations - and if you can't read the whole thing, here are the highlights.
Want to know what (and who) to avoid on Tinder? The Internet has your back
Tinder is quickly becoming the online dating app of choice, but some people on it are so cringe-worthy, you may want to rethink online dating altogether.
The big, booming business behind the humble GIF
Internet scion that it is, the GIF is much more than just an animated way for the Internet to make you smile - it's also creating a valuable industry.
All you #nofilter liars on Instagram, prepare to be outed by this new site
If you want to find out if a photo on your Instagram feed really is filter-free, you can find out by submitting a link to FIlter Fakers.
How Emma Watson used Tumblr to get in character for ‘The Bling Ring’
How's this for method acting: Emma Watson used social media to get into her character's head in "The Bling Ring."
Take flight, social butterflies! This is the when and where of expert updating
In the hyper-active world of social media, it's very easy to disappear among the irrelevant. Here's how you and your posts can stand out.
A trip down the weird rabbit hole of Tumblr Girls
Tumblr girls are the superstars of the blog and reblog network. But their cultural ascension isn't always something to smile about, not even for a selfie.
Hate the neon design of iOS 7? Check out the ‘Jony Ive Redesigns Things’ Tumblr
Apple's iOS 7 design showcases a lot of brightly colored gradient features, giving way for a new Tumblr account poking fun at designer Jony Ive's vision.
Our favorite hidden hacks to spice up your social networks
Bored of Facebook's emoticons? Tired of Snapchat's color palette? These hidden tips and tricks will help keep things interesting.
18 questions you need to ask yourself before uploading that photo
Photo-sharing is one of the greatest things that's happened to the Web - but before you post, ask yourself these questions.
Tumblr loses domain dispute to stop Tublr.com from infringing on its name
Tublr.com continues its phishing despite clear resemblances to Tumblr.com after Tumblr lost a domain dispute.
Babblr is back and better, thanks to some support from a silent partner
The unofficial Tumblr chat service that launched last May experienced technical difficulties and too much attention. Now, it's back and even better.
Pinterest is reversing its no-nudity policy
Pinterest has strictly barred nudity, but at the behest of photographers and artists, the social network is taking a step back to rethink its policy.
Need an on-the-go GIF fix? Stilly auto-uploads your creations to Tumblr and iMessage
Auto-upload your homemade GIFs to Tumblr with Stilly - just keep that hand steady.
Tumblr’s in-stream ads are a hit! Just kidding, users hate it
The in-stream ads that Tumblr has been anxious to roll out has finally hit the dashboards, but surprise, surprise, users hate it.
Yahoo will pack Tumblr with ads, starting with the dashboard
In-stream web ads are coming to Tumblr, and this won't be the last new ad product now that Yahoo is overseeing the acquired company.
Hey Yahoo, here are a few hints about what Tumblr users want, as written by Tumblr users
Now that Tumblr's fate is in the hands of (competent?) Yahoo, it becomes increasingly pertinent for users of the blogging site to voice out what they want.