Oscars hashtag-activated emoji now on Twitter and Periscope
With the Oscars almost upon us, Twitter has unveiled a couple of hashtag-activated emoji for the event, including an icon for its live-video app Periscope.
Tinder needn't be hard work: These are the jobs most likely to land you a match
Tinder has revealed the jobs most likely to get users to swipe right on your profile. The lists are split by gender and based on millions of matches.
Zuckerberg calls out employees who crossed out Black Lives Matter slogans at Facebook HQ
Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly penned an internal memo scolding the Facebook workers who crossed out Black Lives Matter slogans at the company's office.
Twitter now lets you capture and share videos in direct messages
Twitter has launched an update that lets users send videos within direct messages. The feature is available on iOS, Android, and Web versions.
Kanye West live performance videos are being pulled from YouTube, accounts shut down
Kanye West live performance videos are being pulled from YouTube, with users reporting that their channels have been shut as a result of carrying the clips.
You’ll soon be able to shop on Snapchat thanks to a new e-commerce feature, says board member
Snapchat board member Joanna Coles claims the app's Discover feature will soon expand into e-commerce, allowing users to buy products from selected brands.
Indonesia orders WhatsApp and Facebook to remove gay emojis
The Indonesian government wants all lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender (LGBT) emojis banned from messaging apps such as Facebook and WhatsApp.
Judge allows James Woods to sue his anonymous Twitter abuser
A Judge has ruled that actor James Woods can pursue a defamation lawsuit against his anonymous online abuser, likely revealing his identity in the process.
Grammys to get the Instagram treatment with live images and videos, straight from artists
The Grammys has teamed up with Instagram and Billboard to bring exclusive images and live videos of the event, created by artists, to the photo-sharing app.
Zuckerberg issues apology over board member Marc Andreessen's India comments
Mark Zuckerberg has taken to Facebook to issue an official apology regarding board member Marc Andreessen's comments about India, calling them "upsetting."
Twitter’s new timeline has arrived, here’s how you can activate it
Twitter has officially launched its new home timeline. Here's how you can activate the new feature on the desktop and mobile versions of the platform.
YouTube Red unveils new shows as first slate of originals goes live
To mark the launch of its first slate of original content, YouTube Red has announced two new projects from homegrown stars Gigi Gorgeous and Awesomeness TV.
Mark Zuckerberg shows off his Mandarin in first Facebook video of baby daughter Max
Mark Zuckerberg has shared the first Facebook video of his daughter Max in celebration of the Chinese New Year. The clip sees him show off his Mandarin.
Facebook update did not intentionally disable Crypter encryption app, company says
Crypter lets you encrypt Facebook messages. However, Crypter says an update intentionally rendered it useless, but Facebook says it did not.
Google reveals Justin Bieber video is most complained about clip on YouTube
A senior Google exec has revealed that the YouTube video users have flagged negatively the most amount of times comes courtesy of Justin Bieber.
Twitter is testing a dedicated GIF button on its mobile app
Twitter users have spotted a dedicated GIF button on the platform's mobile app, which gives them access to trending and categorized GIFs.
Facebook will have 5 billion users by 2030 predicts Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg predicts that 5 billion users will be on Facebook by 2030. The announcement comes as the social network celebrates its 12th anniversary.
YouTube developing live 360-degree video streaming capability, says new report
YouTube is meeting with camera manufacturers in an effort to introduce live 360-degree video streaming to it platform, claims a new report.
Twitter is reportedly charging brands a million dollars for an official emoji
Twitter is charging its biggest advertisers up to a million dollars for custom emojis and other sponsored content to coincide with Super Bowl 50.
Shield 5 is the first-ever scripted Instagram series, to be broadcast daily in 28 episodes
Shield 5 is the first-ever scripted Instagram series. A gritty thriller set in London, the show will be broadcast in 28 parts throughout February.
Facebook reveals extensive list of things you care about — and some of it is outright strange
As part of the launch of its Audience Optimization Tool, Facebook has publicly made available the complete list of users' interests on its platform.
Update: Fine Brothers shut ‘React World’ licensing deal, apologize to fans
A backlash from fans following the launch of the Fine Brothers' "React World" licensing deal has forced the YouTube stars to discontinue the program.
Snapchat lets sports fans overlay real-time graphics on images, videos
Snapchat has rolled out Live Score geofilters that allow users to overlay real-time graphics at selected NBA games, and other major sporting events.
Facebook is planning a ride-sharing feature for its Events pages
A patent application has revealed that Facebook could introduce a ride-sharing feature for its Events pages, allowing users to find and share rides.
Now you can say #iVoted with the first election 2016 Twitter emoji
Twitter has unveiled its first election 2016 emoji to mark the start of the presidential race. The hashtag activated emoji is available right now.
Snapchat profile URLs make adding users easier than ever
Adding friends and celebrities on Snapchat is about get a lot more easier thanks to the introduction of profile URLs that can be shared online.
Clear your calendar, these are the best times to get matched on Tinder, OkCupid
New stats reveal how you can boost your chances of finding a match on Tinder and OkCupid by logging in at times of the day when more people are online.
Now you can stay in and 'Netflix and Chill' with this Airbnb listing
An Airbnb listing for a New York City apartment describes it as the "Netflix and Chill" room, complete with Netflix bedspread, HD projector and Apple TV.
YouTube donation cards let viewers donate money to charity without leaving site
YouTube has rolled out a new donation cards feature that lets Creators raise money for a charity of their choice directly from their videos.
Instagramming about marijuana could result in 6-figure fine, jail time
A new report warns Instagram users posting images of themselves smoking weed could face a six-figure fine and jail time in states with anti-marijuana laws.
What does Mark Zuckerberg’s wardrobe say about him?
Mark Zuckerberg's latest Facebook post reveals what the tech mogul wears to work, offering an exclusive glimpse into his distinct fashion style.