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Facebook clarifies how ads are using your data

Facebook has released two legal documents that have undergone major edits to ensure that people know exactly what the social network can do with user data.

Facebook identity fraud is up and you need to be careful

A stranger hacking into your Facebook account pretending to be you is inevitable, thanks to the willingness of most users to divulge personal info.
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This app makes songs out of selfies – so we found out what our faces sound like

Ever wonder what sound your face would make? This app can tell you.

Twitter updates conversations format so that you can actually follow them

Twitter's newest update will make your feed perusal a less harrowing experience.

Facebook keeps gift-giving digital, pulls out physical goods from online store

If you want to get a friend a present via Facebook's Gifts, you will have to get the digital kind since physical goods are no longer on the table.

Hands on with PRSM, the PRISM parody platform – the scariest, truest satire out there

When it comes to divulging personal information, is Facebook no longer cutting it for you? Good news! PRISM will let you redefine the word 'oversharing'.
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Tweeting for rides? Here’s how to digitally find a driver without getting kidnapped

Recent reports say that young adults are way too comfortable bumming a ride from strangers on the Internet. They need to know that ridesharing apps exist.

If you want to really quit Facebook, you’ll have to resort to self-electrocution

Quitting Facebook is often an exercise in futility, but there might be a way to literally shock the habit out of you. Are we really that hopeless?

The company you’re keeping on Facebook could affect your credit score

Need a loan? You may want to take a quick look at your Facebook account. If any of your contacts are delinquent debt payers, your application may be doomed.
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Want to get fired? Apparently these people publicly using the #ihatemyjob hashtag do

Anybody with a full-time job is bound to have an off-day. That doesn't mean you should vent online about how much #worksucks, though. You might get #fired.

Twitter is a treasure trove of terrorist activity, says the U.S. military

According to a new report, the U.S. government thinks Twitter is a breeding ground for terrorist conversation.
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Here’s why you need to be watching the YouTube breakout hit series ‘MyMusic’

If you don't know about MyMusic, then consider this a primer on why you should be hooked.

Is China loosening its restrictions on Facebook and Twitter?

According to various news reports, China has lifted firewall control over Facebook and Twitter in 5-star hotels all over the country.. .psych!
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Keep your collection bin of reactionary GIFs up-to-date with this new Chrome extension

Need an easier way to save all the animated GIFs you come across? Gif.me helps you do it in one click.
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Facebook bumming you out? According to science, the answer is yes. But you don't have to delete your account to get happy just yet - here's a couple of DIY fixes.
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Want to know what (and who) to avoid on Tinder? The Internet has your back

Tinder is quickly becoming the online dating app of choice, but some people on it are so cringe-worthy, you may want to rethink online dating altogether.
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Testing the Facebook ‘bandwagon liking’ theory

New research says we respond to others online actions - does it apply to Facebook?
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Dread the 404? These whimsical takes on error pages beg you to reconsider

Getting the dreaded 404 page can be annoying as hell, but not when it's these pages.
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Study says your Facebook friends hate you and your stupid photo uploads

It's true: You can lose real life connections based on your online behavior.
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Is Facebook the ultimate resource for pro matchmakers, or a simpleton’s dating database?

Now that dating online is an accepted form of relationship building, we explore the world of matchmaking and how social media plays a part in the process.
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How much is that doggy in the Instagram? Things to consider before hitting up #petsforsale

Puppy mills and other unsavory pet sellers are using the social media platform to get a quick buck from potential pet owners.
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5 things you need to know about Jeff Bezos buying The Washington Post

If you thought Amazon just bought one of the biggest media empires, think again - and then let us clear it all up for you.

Twitter now lets you access recent searches

In a recent tweet, Twitter announced important updates to its search function, particularly the ability to access recently executed searches.
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Are we actually bored of our social networks, or just impossible to please?

The designer behind a recent Facebook concept is back with a Twitter version. We're constantly dissatisfied with social networks, so do we really want change?
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Want to know what Twitter emoji are most popular?

A new Web app called Emoji Tracker displays all of Twitter's emoji activity in real time - and the revelations are surprising.
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There might be more security issues with Tinder than you thought

If you're in the market for a new app that'll help you bag your next date, you've probably thought of Tinder - but you might want to read this first.
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Rithm is Snapchat for music, and here are 8 scenarios you’ll want to use it for

New app Rithm lets you chat with music tracks - and here are a few ways to get started.
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To infinity and Beyond Verbal: The Web app revolutionizing the science of voice analysis

Beyond Verbal is advancing the science of voice analysis and making its technology available for a wide range of possibilities.
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How to cut back on the constant buzz of Facebook Chat

Being on Facebook is already hard enough, with people bugging you constantly with a 'hey' or 'how are ya?' through chat. Here's how you can manage that.
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Wake up! A 3 a.m. phone call is your ticket into this nocturnal social network

Dreams usually leave your brain the moment you wake up in the morning. Call in the Night attempts to discuss and record your fantasies as they happen.
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Facebook’s Graph Search officially launches – here’s how to prepare

Any user who has the U.S. English language set on default will now be able to use the Graph Search function. The question is, did it get any better?
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Culling your Facebook flock? Prepare for the 5 stages of ‘unfriending’

Are your Facebook friends delete-able? Before you do anything you might regret, take time to reflect and go through the 5 stages of unfriending.
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#Lifeloggers documentary explores the coming world of tracking your every move

Think lifelogging and the Quantified Self movement is a phase? This Memoto-produced documentary says think again.
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Stickers are now available via Facebook’s Web platform

Can't say it in words? Plain old photo not doing the trick? Now you can say it with stickers on Facebook.

Surprise! Twitter is still teeming with fake accounts

The Twitter spam and bot problem is a well known one, and a new study says it hasn't been fixed.

New app will allow you to create more reaction selfies than the world needs

To spice up your boring day so far, here's a site that will turn your face into a snazzy animated GIF. Enjoy!
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All you #nofilter liars on Instagram, prepare to be outed by this new site

If you want to find out if a photo on your Instagram feed really is filter-free, you can find out by submitting a link to FIlter Fakers.

UPDATED: Redditor’s Kickstarter project includes tips on forcing women into physical contact, author issues apology

A Redditor wants to write a book about bagging women and has launched a Kickstarter campaign to publish it. Here's the kind of advice you'd be getting.