Ask.fm founders back Mint, a dating app that doesn’t rely on matches for messaging
The founders of controversial Q&A site Ask.fm have poured $1 million into dating app Mint, which already boasts 100,000 users in several countries.
Judge finds Chipotle’s social media policy violates labor laws
A judge has ruled in favor of a Chipotle worker who was fired for his tweets. The court ruled that the company's social media policy violates labor laws.
Vine’s biggest stars are asking Twitter to compensate them for their work
Vine's biggest stars have held a meeting with Twitter executives to demand they receive compensation for their work on the video-looping platform.
Snapchat's new Vice President assigned critical role of managing the app
Snapchat has hired a new VP to handle the day-to-day tasks of managing its product. Longtime Pandora exec Tom Conrad has been selected for the role.
Pigeons are monitoring London’s air pollution and tweeting the results
A British company is strapping sensors to pigeons in London in order to monitor the British capital's air pollution levels and tweet the results.
Turkey bans Facebook and Twitter over images of deadly Ankara bombing
A court in Turkey has placed a ban on social media sites, including Twitter and Facebook, after users shared images of a deadly bombing in Ankara.
Harnessing social media influence, Bloomingdale’s launches its first-ever Snapchat contest
NYC department store Bloomingdale's is launching its first-ever Snapchat contest this weekend, March 12-14, as part of its spring campaign.
Police forces are adopting a new algorithm to predict police misconduct
Police departments across the U.S. are using a new algorithm developed by the White House’s Police Data Initiative that claims to predict police misconduct.
New study reveals the tech restrictions kids want to place on their parents
A new study on tech rules within families has found that children want their parents to stop sharing their photos online and to use phones less at home.
Facebook to let users disable all live video notifications after influx of complaints
A planned Facebook update will allow users to disable all notifications of live videos after a number of users complained about receiving too many alerts.
Twitter in trouble: firm offers stock and cash bonuses to disheartened workers
Twitter is giving away cash bonuses of up to $200,000 to employees to stop them from departing the firm. Company stock is also being used as compensation.
YouTube co-founder launches live video app for celebrity chefs and foodies
Nom is the new live video app for food lovers from YouTube co-founder Steve Chen. The app lets users live-stream clips and interact with celebrity chefs.
Facebook’s digital glossary patent reveals Web-slang version of the Urban Dictionary
Facebook has been granted a patent for a “social glossary” software that scans posts and messages in order to collect emerging terms and Web slang.
Food porn psychology: New study reveals Instagramming your food makes it taste better
New academic research has found that people who photograph their food, for use on Instagram or otherwise, find it tastier than those who do not.
Facebook pays $15,000 bounty to close bug that can access any user’s account
Facebook has paid a $15,000 bug bounty to a security researcher that noticed a flaw in the site's system that allowed him to access any user account.
From silly selfies to serious money: Snapchat eyes $300 million revenue in 2016
Snapchat is predicting it will generate revenue of up to $300 million this year, according to sources close to the company cited in a new report.
Facebook targets 25 percent of the Web with new WordPress plugin for Instant Articles
Facebook is targeting 25 percent of web publishers with the launch of a WordPress plugin for Instant Articles, making it easier to upload optimized content.
Google nabs 4Chan founder Chris Poole to boost social
Google is hoping that Chris Poole, the man behind one of the Web's most popular link-sharing sites, 4Chan, can help boost its own social sharing features.
Tinder testing profile share button that lets you play matchmaker
Tinder is testing a new option that lets you share the profiles of other users with friends, meaning you'll be able to play matchmaker on the dating app.
Keeping a dead family member’s DNA instead of ashes is the new funeral ritual
A Canadian biotech company is offering customers the chance to store their dead loved ones' DNA at home within a lightweight stainless steel capsule.
Walled garden: Instagram blocking profile links to Snapchat and Telegram
Instagram is blocking its users from linking to rivals Snapchat and Telegram from within their profiles. Other social networks have not been targeted.
Egyptian student behind Trump Facebook threat to leave US voluntarily
An Egyptian student who was facing deportation from the U.S. for a Facebook threat against Donald Trump, has been told he can voluntarily leave the country.
New study finds Tinder users twice as likely to have a STI
A new study has found that Tinder users are twice as likely to have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) as those who don’t use the popular dating app.
YouTube partners with UN and showcases videos from female filmmaking program
YouTube is putting female filmmakers in the spotlight by showcasing videos from its global production program for women directors on a dedicated channel.
YouTube stars will now be in the running for Emmys due to new awards categories
YouTube stars such as PewDiePie and Tyler Oakley could soon be Emmy winners due to the introduction of new short-form categories by the Television Academy.
Facebook Live Videos will be given more prominence thanks to an algorithm update
Facebook has updated its News Feed algorithm to display Live Videos above older streams, making it easier than ever to tune into live streams in the moment.
Facebook VP released from Brazilian prison as dispute over WhatsApp data continues
A Facebook and Instagram VP has been detained by police in Brazil following a court order seeking WhatsApp data for a criminal investigation.
Snapchat updates its desktop experience by hosting Oscars coverage on website
Snapchat has updated its website with a 'Live' section dedicated to its Oscars coverage. The desktop overhaul hints at the company's future Web strategy.
Facebook’s photo-sharing app Moments now lets you share videos as part of major update
Facebook has launched a major update to its Moments photo-sharing app, which now lets you share videos. The update is available on iOS and Android.
YouTube apologizes for errant removals, creates team to tackle false takedowns
YouTube has taken to its forum to announce major changes to the way it polices videos, including the removal of clips and demonetization of channels.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s first Oscar win was the most-tweeted Academy Awards moment ever
Leonardo DiCaprio's Best Actor win at the Oscars was the most tweeted-about Academy Awards moment ever on Twitter, generating 440,000 tweets per minute.