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Pinterest Labs aims to tackle the most challenging problems in AI

Pinterest wants to join the rank of industry giants Facebook and Google by accelerating the growth of AI through its new research group.
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Facebook video app is now available on Apple TV, Samsung Smart TVs

You can now tune into Facebook videos from your friends and global live broadcasts on Apple TV, and on select Samsung Smart TVs.
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Facebook Pages gets redesigned inbox for Instagram and Messenger interactions

Facebook users have spotted a redesigned inbox for Pages that lets you manage Instagram, Messenger, and Facebook interactions in one place.
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Snapchat's bright yellow Spectacles kiosks could be on the verge of going global

Snapchat may be planning to launch its Spectacles internationally. At least that's what its website could be indicating.
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Facebook is changing the way it ranks posts based on your reactions and likes

Facebook is updating its News Feed algorithm again, this time with an emphasis on your use of "reactions."
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Report: Facebook plans to get you hooked on its TV app with MLB live-streams

Facebook is reportedly in talks with Major League Baseball (MLB) to license games from the upcoming season for its video app.
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Periscope Producer now lets anyone try their hand at live-streaming like a pro

Twitter’s Periscope is expanding its live-streaming capability by allowing users to broadcast from professional cameras and more.
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Twitter safe search will now automatically hide ‘sensitive’ content on Android

One of Twitter's latest anti-abuse features is now automatically enabled on Android, but users do have the option to turn it off.
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Feeling patriotic? Here’s how to add a flag to your Facebook profile pic

Facebook now lets you revel in your national pride by adding a country’s flag to your profile photo or video.
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Facebook is bringing ad breaks to more live and on-demand videos

Facebook is allowing more publishers and Live Video creators to insert ad breaks into their clips as part of its mid-roll ads test.
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Do you Finstagram? The new way teens are using Instagram in private

Teens tired of the fake aura of Instagram are creating secondary accounts, known as a "Finstagram," to express themselves privately.
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Apple patents app that lets you create cartoonish avatar in the style of Bitmoji

Apple could start developing an avatar creation app that would allow you to make an animated version of yourself to use across its software.
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Twitter’s customer support profiles show you’re chatting with a human, not a bot

Twitter is introducing custom profiles for businesses in order to personalize the customer support experience on its platform.
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LinkedIn Lite leads trio of new apps launched by Microsoft in India

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is getting a set of new apps aimed at low-connectivity markets, starting in India.
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Facebook scores Mexican soccer league live-streams courtesy of Univision deal

Sports live-streams on Facebook just received a huge boost thanks to the site's latest deal with Univision to stream Liga MX soccer games.
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Facebook Messenger gets international money transfers via TransferWise bot

Facebook now lets users transfer money overseas directly from within Messenger, courtesy of a new chatbot from TransferWise.
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You can nab a pair of Snap’s video-equipped Spectacles for $130

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has made its video-equipped Spectacles sunglasses available for online purchase in the U.S.
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Need help navigating Snapchat? Snap’s official video guide has you covered

Snapchat just released a video that explains its app to investors, but that doesn't mean users can't watch it too.
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Twitter to live-stream one-off Showtime Championship Boxing event

Twitter is set to livestream a Showtime Championship Boxing event, including a welterweight bout between Adrien Broner and Adrian Granados.
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Twitter to show you more video content in trends and on timelines

Twitter wants you to watch more videos. The company is making updates to surface clips and Periscope live-streams across its platform.
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Snapchat taps Discovery to bring Shark Week and MythBusters shows to its app

Discovery, meet Snapchat Discover. Snap Inc. is adding shows from Discovery Communications to its app's burgeoning video roster.
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In lengthy post, Zuckerberg details new ways Facebook is combating fake news

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg just shared his company's mission statement. It covers everything from fake news to civic engagement.

Twitter is now placing a timeout on the activity of abusive users

Twitter is reportedly putting abusive users in the naughty corner. The platform's latest safety measure enforces a timeout on abusive users.
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Facebook harnesses the power of business pages for new job openings tool

Facebook now lets users discover and apply for job openings from business pages directly from within its app and website.
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Ping Pong is the new video messaging app from startup Musical.ly

Musical.ly, the social platform for creating and sharing short videos beloved by teens, is releasing a new app named Ping Pong.
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Snapchat users are ignoring media outlets and ads on the app, survey reveals

Snapchat publishers are having a hard time finding an audience for their content, according to a new survey.
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New LinkedIn feature makes it easier for contractors to connect with recruiters

LinkedIn users can now self-identify as contractors via its Open Candidates tool, which allows users to privately find work.

Twitter kills off latest safety update after wave of negative feedback

Twitter is reversing a safety update aimed at combatting harassment on its site after it was criticized by users of the social platform.
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Facebook meets with record labels in bid to steal YouTube’s music video crown

Facebook is meeting with record labels and chasing music licensing deals as part of its ramped up video strategy.
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Snapchat’s first unscripted original will be a reality show about breakups

Snapchat is set to get its first unscripted original show courtesy of a video content deal with A+E Networks.
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Facebook to start testing AI review system for discriminatory advertising

Facebook is continuing its efforts to ensure nobody uses its tools to create biased ads that exclude people based on ethnicity.
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Snap makes key hire to ensure no one copies Snapchat features again

Snapchat developer Snap Inc. has hired a security expert whose startup specializes in protecting software from reverse-engineering.
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Snap just made its IPO public: Here are 5 reasons why you should care

We poured through Snap's IPO filing to bring you the most relevant information about Snapchat, Spectacles, and Snap itself.
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With its new tool, Facebook is pushing everyone to make new friends

Facebook is rolling out a new "Discover People" feature aimed at helping you find and connect with people on its massive social network.