The mysterious tale of Tyler, the Creator and his lost Instagram account
Rapper and provocateur Tyler, the Creator went on a Twitter rant about getting kicked off Instagram. What really happened?
Slacktivists, unite! Social media campaigns aren’t just feel-good back patting
Unicef says "Likes don't save lives," ribbing social media "slacktivists" whose social consciences only extend as far as their mousepad.
Snapchat (sort of) admits your old picture data doesn’t exactly disappear
Snapchat downplays recent news about how easy it is to recover Snaps - for a price.
If you can’t spare $25 for a fake Yelp review, there’s plenty available for $5
There's a new Craigslist ad looking for fake Yelp review writers - but the writers could've found a better deal online.
Does your Twitter account have a gender bias?
A new website measures how gender balanced you are when it comes to interacting on Twitter.
Can you avoid jerks by using the Twitter ‘Hate Map?’
Researchers made a Twitter "Hate Map" to show where the most hateful tweets come from - but is it a useful project?
How social media created (and destroyed) Tila Tequila
Tila Tequila was a reality star for the digital age. Now she's a fear-mongering conspiracy theorist. What happened?
No, there is no screenshot warning feature heading to Instagram, says Instagram
Don't freak out. Instagram doesn't snitch on you for screenshots.
One man’s quest to reclaim his data – by selling it to anyone who wants it
We are quickly losing the ability to control what online data is being sold off, so why shouldn't we at least get a slice of the profits?
Is Donald Trump trying to copy Kickstarter?
Donald Trump helped start "FundAnything," a new crowdfunding site - but does it really offer something different than Kickstarter?
Upcoming app stops Twitter from spoiling your favorite shows
If enthusiastic tweeters spoil your favorite shows, soon you'll have a way to block spoilers - all thanks to a talented high schooler.
For a price, your ‘expired’ Snapchats can be brought back from the dead
Are your Snapchats really inaccessible? New research finds traces of supposedly expired photos.
Don’t want to flood your friends’ feeds with baby photos? This app is your answer
If you're a new parent, you can make a high tech baby book with Oogababy.
Watch out, the FTC says sneaky data brokers may illegally sell your data
Some data brokers are up to no good. What you need to know about your data.
Facebook cuts off access for Path
Up-and-coming social network Path is gaining followers, but just lost a crucial Facebook connection.
You can’t Snapchat Stephen Colbert, but you can watch his sassy interview with its creators
The founders of Snapchat appeared on The Colbert Report. He asked them if their profit also disappears.
Online ads can trail you across devices – creepy, smart business, or both?
You can change computers, but you can't hide from targeted ad campaigns.
Facebook-themed engagement photos and other social media inspirations
When it comes to strange items inspired by Twitter, Facebook and other social networks, the creators didn't ask "Why?" They asked "Why not?"
Rap star Lil B gets remixed into poetry on Tumblr by a bot
Can you create poetry with rap lyrics and an algorithm?
The horror and wonder of tagged photos is now on Instagram
If you wanted Instagram to be more like Facebook, you'll be pleased with this new announcement.
4 words that make Pinterest different than your average social network
Pinterest isn't like its competitors, and here are the four words that prove it.
Let Ernest Hemingway steal your Facebook account
Bored on social media? Get the Hemingway Hijacker to see how Papa would use Facebook.
Who did the Internet love this year? Webby Awards go to Grimes, Frank Ocean, Obama for America, and more
This year's Webby award winners are an eclectic mix, from Frank Ocean to President Obama.
Followgen will give you tons of new Twitter followers, as well a guilt complex
You can get new, non-bot Twitter followers by running a simple program. But should you?
5 big things big data just revealed about Facebook users
A study uses big data research methods to analyze Facebook users. We talk to Stephan Wolfram himself about the revelations.
This developer broke Twitter’s rules, says the site should ‘shut him down’
We look at one man's quest to get Twitter to notice his program to build followers - is it sophisticated spamming or the next step for Twitter Ads?
In China, you can get paid to look at (and then report) porn
A job opening in Beijing for "Chief Pornographic Identifying Officer" is getting a big response.
Does Comedy Central’s Twitter funny fest sound confusing to anyone else?
Twitter is already a comedy goldmine. How will Comedy Central's upcoming festival mix things up?
There was no White House bombing; Associated Press’ Twitter hacked
The Associated Press Twitter account has been hacked.
Are you reading journalism or plagiarism? A new online tool can help uncover bad writing
If you're not sure if you're reading a press release or a real new item, check out Churnalism, a new tool to help uncover bad journalism.
Spammers use Boston bombing, Texas fires and other human tragedy to spread malware
Just to underline what horrible people they are, spammers are taking advantage of people's curiosity about Boston to spread viruses. Stay classy.
How to fix Snapchat’s sexy spam problem
Some Snapchat users are getting an eyeful from spammers, but there's an easy way to curb unexpected crotch shots.
Durex classes up the wearable tech space with “Fundawear”
If you can't be in the same room, Durex is hoping that smartphone-controlled vibrating underwear is the next best thing for couples.
Who’s tracking you online? This app can tell you – and stop them
As companies like Facebook and Google bulk up their tracking efforts, apps like Disconnect pop up to combat invasive data collecting.
These Pulitzer prizes winners reveal how media will never be the same
Some of the best journalism is now digital and social - and what happens online is an integral part of the story.
Icelandic anti-incest app keeps residents from becoming kissin’ cousins
Iceland's population is so small, you might accidentally date your cousin. "There's an app for that" has rarely sounded more inappropriate.