Sochi Winter Olympic reporters can use Instagram — but video clips are out
The IOC clarified that social media use is allowed for journalists at the 2014 Winter Olympics -- but video is still prohibited.
Now you, too, can become a Facebook bot!
Tired of writing your own Facebook posts? You're in luck - a new bot has your back.
How does Twitter’s new custom timeline feature compare to Storify?
Twitter recently introduced Custom Timeline, a new feature that lets Tweetdeck users curate tweets -- here's how it stacks up against Storify.
This is the scam 100,000 Instagram users fell for – and how you can avoid it
People really, really want more likes on Instagram -- so much so that they ignored red flags and signed up for a botnet to get them.
Everything you need to know about Mobli, the Instagram competitor with deep pockets
Does the world really need another Instagram competitor? Super-billionaire Carlos Slim thinks it does.
She’s a Homewrecker is the latest slut-shaming site and it’s particularly despicable
She's a Homewrecker is a shameful slut-shaming website.
Forget the war over downloading music, the fight over reading it has begun and Rap Genius is in trouble
The NMPA recently sent takedown notices to fifty websites that reproduce song lyrics, including Rap Genius, the up-and-coming 'Wikipedia for Rap.'
Underage hopefuls are taking to Facebook to find fake IDs
You used to have to know someone older and willing to bend the rules to get a fake ID. But social media is changing that.
Upstagram captures Paris from a birds-eye view
What do you get when you send photo uploading software flying above Paris? A cool Instagram account and a cooler YouTube video.
Happy Friday! Your Facebook Timeline might be broken [UPDATE: It’s fixed]
Facebook fiends woke up this morning to a nasty shock: Timeline won't load.
These are some of the most-faved tweets of all time
Using FavStar, I tried to find the most-faved tweets on Twitter. The results were weird.
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.
Be very afraid: Justin Bieber named ‘lead investor’ in a new social network for teens
What do you get when you combine Justin Bieber, tech investing, and a new social app? RockLive hopes it all equals lots of teen users.
Can Hinge challenge Tinder with its more grown-up approach to snap judgement dating?
Can Hinge, a new mobile dating app that connects mutual friends, compete with Tinder?
Google launches Helpouts, a video marketplace – here’s what we know so far
Google launched a new live video marketplace today.
Event notifications are Facebook’s latest attempt to be Twitter, and they’re coming soon
Facebook's obsession with getting users to participate in real-time events continues: the site is testing live event notifications.
Is Facebook trying to dethrone Yelp?
You can now review places on Facebook -- is the social network trying to compete with Yelp?
Hashbag helps you buy those shoes – or anything else – you saw on Instagram
You might not think of Instagram as a place to buy and sell stuff online, but a new service called Hashbag wants Instagram to become the next Craigslist.
New research is revealing what tweets get deleted – and why
If you have a Twitter account, chances are you've deleted a tweet. Researchers are trying to predict which tweets are most likely to get axed.
Twitter may be banning links in Direct Messages to help fight spammers
If you try to send a link in a direct message on Twitter today, you're probably going to get an error message. What's behind this snafu?
Facebook isn’t like a regular mom, it’s a cool mom: Teens now have the option to post publicly
Teenage Facebook users between 13 and 17 can now make public posts.
Try not to smile when an ESL student uses memes as writing prompts
Trying to teach English? Why not let Grumpy Cat help.
This start-up wants to makes GIFs better, faster, stronger, and less data-heavy
GIFs are beloved because they're awesome, but they can also be awesomely slow. A new service hopes to bring them up to speed.
You can get Twitter direct messages from anyone now – but don’t freak out yet
If you want to receive direct messages from anyone on Twitter -- not just who you follow -- the company's most recent change will warm your heart.
Everything you need to know about Onavo, Facebook’s most recent acquisition
Facebook just bought an Israeli start-up that specializes in data compression, and it could prove a crucial purchase for the social network.
Don’t be fooled by that nice blog post, Facebook’s latest privacy change is a big deal
Facebook's not on a slippery slope regarding privacy. It's on the Niagara Falls of not giving a crap about user privacy.
Twitter steals teen love from Facebook
Facebook's appeal is fading in the eyes of Generation YOLO Cronut (teenagers).
Google is basically making its own version of Facebook Sponsored Stories
If you give something a +1 on Google+, expect your friends to see it as an advertisement.
Twitter is testing personalized breaking news notices
A new Twitter account called @eventparrot may be an experimental breaking news service from Twitter.
Facebook continues to court TV companies with new login option
Facebook continues to foster ties to the television service industry, and is in talks with Time Warner.
New shirts use Michael Jackson and other celebs to fool Facebook’s facial recognition
If you don't want your face in Facebook's facial recognition database, a new, weird t-shirt may help.
Facebook dives into its data to find out if all those cute college couples will last
The Facebook Data Science team took a look at the long-term lovers of Facebook, and how they met. You'd be surprised how many college flings last...
7 of the most captivating photojournalists on Instagram capturing conflict zones
Photographers are using Instagram as a journalism tool, and some of their accounts stand out as must-follow feeds, with remarkable images.
Love your city? Want free stuff? Here’s how to become a Google City Expert
The Google City Experts program is one of the best features on Google+, and you can take advantage of it in a few easy steps.
Snapchat releases ‘Snapchat Stories,’ a feature that strings together the Snaps of our lives
Snapchat's newest feature, "Snapchat Stories," offers users a chance to share more of their lives.
Arrested leader of Silk Road allegedly ordered assassinations as well as drugs
Online drug marketplace Silk Road won't be open for business anytime soon, since the FBI arrested its owner.
Photos: Government agencies say goodbye to social media … for now
The Government shutdown has wide-reaching affects, including on federal agencies' social media accounts.