Major YouTube ripper loses court case for archiving MP3s, but won’t be closing shop
YouTube-MP3 is one of the most popular YouTube rippers out there, and while it was found to be illegally storing MP3s, it won't be closing shop.
These are all of the things Facebook doesn’t want you to see
Facebook has pulled a viral beheading video after user outrage - what else does the social network hide from us?
The largest Wi-Fi network in the world is officially making its U.S. launch
Fon is the largest Wi-Fi network in the world, and now it's making a big U.S. push and also releasing its new Facebook-friendly Fonera router.
New extension blocks annoying Facebook-created ads … but we have some concerns
Sick of game suggestions and requests to rate movies? This tool can get rid of them - but there could be cause for concern.
The weirdest things we found for sale on Instagram
New site Hashbag shows you everything for sale on Instagram - and some of those things are downright weird.
Did Facebook mass execute its News Feed Ticker? [Update: It’s back]
The hated Ticker sidebar that so easily enabled stalking is missing from many Facebook profiles this morning.
How to become your favorite meme in time for Halloween
Need a quick, Internet-beloved costume and need it fast? Here's a quick guide full of ideas for a meme-related costume as well as how to make it.
WTF, Internet? Grumpy Cat’s achievement award proves we don’t know when to stop
WTF, Internet? This week's Web indiscretion comes courtesy of Grumpy Cat - or rather, what we've done to her.
Celebrate Hallowmeme with one of these truly iconic, Internet-inspired costumes
If Internet memes are where you get your pop culture fix, then look no further than this round up for your Halloween costume.
Nick Bilton, you’re a smart guy but you’ve got this Twitter ‘like’ button thing all wrong
A recent call to action for Twitter to add a Like button is mistaken.
Say my name: Instagram’s trademark claims mean your favorite ‘insta’ apps are busy rebranding
Instagram is wielding its power over the "insta" and "gram" phrases, meaning quite a few apps need new monikers.
Twitter is upgrading Direct Messages, and taking cues from Snapchat
While Twitter wants to keep its content public, the platform is reportedly considering taking a page out of Snapchat's book.
In obvious news, the police can and have looked at your Snapchat messages
All that's between the cops and your unopened Snaps is a warrant.
The precious lessons to be learned from your Twitter analytics
Can't put your finger on which tweets work and which don't? You might want to take a look at your Twitter analytics.
I took Facebook’s News Feed survey, and so should you
Complaining about Facebook but skipping the surveys is like getting mad about politics and not voting - so maybe you should voice your opinion.
Researchers develop algorithm that extracts your life story from your tweets
If you thought the randomness of your tweets and real-time nature of Twitter was enough to keep you something of a mystery, think again.
WTF, Internet? Celebrity ‘Instassistants’ just tilted a level playing field
WTF, Internet? This week's Web indiscretion comes courtesy of a new job, called an Instaassistant, who runs a celeb's Instagram account. Yes, really.
Tell the world you’re antisocial with one of these Internet-themed Halloween costumes
This Halloween, let everyone know how obsessed with the Internet you are with one of these costumes.
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.
Coming soon: A Twitter feature that gets you watching TV – not tweeting about it
In the biggest TV-related deal it's made yet, Twitter's partnership with Comcast could actually get you watching TV - not just talking about it.
This new research could help you finally get those precious retweets
Can't figure out why everyone ignores your Twitter musings? Here's a few tips on how to get those retweets.
An open letter to Instagram on its third birthday
Oh Instagram, it's only been three years? It feels like a lifetime.
WTF, Internet? Keep your hashtags out of my real-life conversation
WTF, Internet? This week's Web indiscretion comes courtesy of a campaign tempting people to get discounts for saying 'hashtag' at checkout.
Instagram food porn could ruin your dinner
Documenting your every meal with Instagram could actually make eating it a worse experience.
6 creepy things you might not know Facebook is doing
We get it, Facebook makes it money off collecting data - that's all well and good, but it also means we get the heebie-jeebies about it sometimes.
Word to the wise, the things you say on Facebook reveal a lot about you
A large-scale study reveals that the words and phrases - and emoticons - we use on Facebook offer a wealth of information about us as individuals.
I let algorithms tell me what to do for a day, and this is what happened
Ever wanted to let the Internet make all you decisions for you? Well I did.
Myspace now boasts 36M users and a 340 percent increase in artists using the network
The social network continues its relaunch with some impressive new numbers.
Measuring the Internet’s emotions about the ‘Breaking Bad’ finale
We all know that 'Breaking Bad' crushed it last night – but how did we feel about it? Social media has the answer.
WTF, Internet? We don’t need B.S. surveys to typecast women as Facebook-obsessed divas
WTF, Internet? This week's Web indiscretion comes courtesy of a 'survey' saying women buy more clothes because of social photos.
What’s in a name? For @Jon and @Sarah, maybe a whole lot of money
Internet identity is a precious commodity - and the lucky souls behind Twitter names like @jon and @kristin know it.
The last useful thing on Facebook, notifications, are now getting ads for games
Your Facebook notifications hub - the last sacred place - is not immune to ads.
Are humans going to lose the war for the social Web to spam?
Will bots and spammers take over our social networks?
Twitter and the NFL strike a deal – start watching out for those spoilers, DVR users
Want more NFL all the time always? Well you're in luck, because a new deal with Twitter means it's heading your way.