New report finds terrorists and arms dealers selling through Facebook groups
A report into arms sales on social media has found that Facebook groups in Syria, Iraq, and Libya are being used by terrorists to sell and purchase weapons.
Forget AlphaGo; China’s Alibaba is using its AI to predict TV talent show winners
China's Alibaba is using its AI to guess the winner of a popular TV talent show. Aside from analyzing data, the AI can also assess a singer’s “voice pitch."
Now everyone can live-stream in 360 as Periscope’s new feature goes public
Originally open to just a select few, Twitter's 360 live-streaming feature is now universally available via the Periscope app on iOS.
Working like a dog: Instagram’s popular pups bank up to $3,000 per post
It's a dog's life. Popular Instagram accounts dedicated to dogs are generating thousands of dollars in advertising revenue thanks to a new talent agency.
Burberry products now carry Snapchat tags that link to first-of-its-kind fashion channel
High-end fashion brand Burberry has introduced Snapchat QR codes that link to its Discover channel on a number of products tied to its Mr. Burberry range.
Sarah Palin vows to sue Azealia Banks over Twitter comments despite apology
Sarah Palin has announced that she will take legal action against Azealia Banks over a series of profanity-laden tweets posted by the rapper.
New Twitter message button lets you privately share tweets on iOS and Android
Twitter has rolled out a new Message button that lets you privately send tweets to friends, followers, brands, and anyone else directly from your timeline.
Instagram’s rich kids are revealing their super-rich parents’ hidden assets
Instgram's rich kids are unknowingly helping investigators seize their parents' hidden assets, worth millions of dollars, via their social media activity.
MasterCard seeks to partner with Twitter and Facebook on social media payment solutions
A MasterCard exec has revealed the company wants to officially partner with Facebook and Twitter on payments solutions for the social media giants.
WWE partners with Snapchat to bring wrestling fans live content from WrestleMania and beyond
WWE has announced a multiyear Snapchat partnership that will kick off with a Live Story from its biggest wrestling event, WrestleMania 32.
Chicago man captures the moment he was critically shot on Facebook Live
A Chicago man has inadvertently live streamed the moment he was shot on Facebook. Chicago Police are now examining the video as part of their investigation.
Research reveals increasing number of brands are trademarking social media hashtags
There has been a sharp rise in global hashtag trademark applications as companies seek to protect their social media slogans, according to new research.
Microsoft kills AI chatbot Tay (twice) after it goes full Nazi
Microsoft created an AI chatbot, but it had to pull the plug after Tay was posting racist and genocidal tweets. The company had to do it again.
Pinterest launches interactive How-to Pins to boost engagement
Pinterest is seeking to further engage users and brands with a new form of Pin that offers instructional information on everything from cooking to styling.
Tinder is about to make it even easier for you to find people thanks to Humin acquisition
Tinder CEO Sean Rad has confirmed that his company has bought Humin, the firm behind the 'Knock Knock' discovery app, and the Humin contact management app.
Twitter improves Apple’s digital assistant with #ThingsIWantSiriToSay
Twitter imagines the perfect digital assistant with the #ThingsIWantSiriToSay hashtag, which is trending with over 20,000 tweets, and its own Moment.
Instagram assures worried users its feed isn’t changing, for now
Instagram has issued a statement assuring worried users that its new, algorithm-based feed won't be launched for at least a few weeks, or even months.
Facebook’s ‘On This Day’ feature now boasts 60 million daily visitors, 155 million subscribers
To mark the first anniversary of its 'On This Day' feature, Facebook has announced that it has 60 million daily users and 150 million subscribers.
Ricky Gervais, Steve Martin, Amy Schumer, and more tweet tributes to Garry Shandling
Celebrity comedians Ricky Gervais, Steve Martin, Amy Schumer and Judd Apatow have taken to Twitter to share their tributes to comedy legend Garry Shandling.
Kendall Jenner reveals secrets behind her Instagram success
Kendall Jenner has graced a special digital edition cover of fashion magazine Vogue, in which she discusses the secrets behind her Instagram success.
Facebook’s latest test feature notifies you if someone is impersonating your account
Facebook is reportedly testing a new feature that will alert you when someone is suspected of impersonating your account.
LeBron James claims he’s joining Snapchat after Twitter controversy
NBA superstar LeBron James has tweeted that he is ready to join Snapchat. His decision comes after he unfollowed the Cleveland Cavaliers account on Twitter.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey talks predicting the future, improving Moments
Fresh off its 10th birthday celebrations, CEO Jack Dorsey discusses the future of Twitter in an extensive new profile of the social media entrepreneur.
Twitter turns 10: the most popular tweet, emoji, and users of all time
Twitter is celebrating its tenth birthday by sharing its biggest moments, including the most popular tweet, emoji, user, and hashtag of all time.
Live from E! gets interactive with daily Facebook Live broadcasts
Cable network E! is launching its first Facebook Live talk show. Live From E! will be live-streamed each weekday from the broadcaster's Facebook page.
Tinder swipes execs from Yahoo and YouTube and reshuffles management
Tinder has gone through a major management reshuffle, hiring execs from YouTube and Yahoo, ahead of its rumored acquisition of startup Humin.
Zuckerberg talks business culture at China Development Forum despite Facebook ban
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg flexed his Chinese alongside Alibaba Group Holding Co. CEO Jack Ma onstage at the China Development Forum in Beijing.
Commercial jet almost collides with drone near LAX sparking police search for UAV’s pilot
A near-miss encounter between a Lufthansa commercial jet and a drone near Los Angeles International Airport has led to a police search for the UAV's pilot.
LinkedIn's San Francisco skyscraper is open for business and open to the public
LinkedIn has welcomed its employees into its new luxury San Francisco office, a 26-story skyscraper with its own gym, pool hall, and themed floors.