Feds will now check your social media history before granting security clearance
A new policy grants federal agencies access to a person's social media history when conducting background checks as part of the security clearance process.
Instagram expands baffling list of censored hashtags to stem the rise of NSFW pics
Instagram has expanded its list of banned hashtags in order to target pornographic material on its app. New terms include #Kansas and #Easter, among others.
Azealia Banks gets the boot from Twitter following racist rant against Zayn Malik
Azaelia Banks has been removed from Twitter following a racially charged feud with Zayn Malik, and the site's users are celebrating with a trending hashtag.
Facebook pitfalls every grown adult should avoid in order to maintain online integrity
Preserve your online integrity by following these top tips for Facebook users. These are the social media pitfalls you must avoid at all costs.
World's biggest startup incubator launches Shark Tank-style Snapchat contest
A Snapchat pitch could land one lucky startup the funding it needs to get its project up and running, thanks to a new contest from Y Combinator.
Having conquered Hollywood, ‘The Rock’ now wants to take on YouTube
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is taking his social media game up a notch as he readies his very own YouTube channel, set to launch this summer.
Twitter claims users trust social media influencers as much as their own friends
Twitter says social media stars on Vine, Instagram, YouTube, and its own platform can influence your purchasing habits as much as your own friends.
Facebook denies ex-employees’ accusations that it suppresses conservative news
Facebook has released a statement denying that it prevents news from conservative media outlets from appearing on its trending feed.
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel dropped $12.5M on this star’s former Brentwood home
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel is making a home for himself and girlfriend Miranda Kerr in a Brentwood mansion formerly owned by a Hollywood A-lister.
Instagram’s most popular election campaign photos dominated by one candidate
Instagram has revealed its most-popular photos shared during this primary campaign, and the entire list is dominated by one candidate alone.
LinkedIn courts major media publishers to rival Facebook Instant Articles
LinkedIn is reportedly in talks with a number of major media outlets as it looks to introduce a new publishing feature similar to Facebook Instant Articles.
Facebook loses first stage of privacy lawsuit over photo-tagging feature
Facebook is set to face a privacy lawsuit regarding its photo-tagging feature after a judge rejected the social network’s request to have it dismissed.
Instagram testing new business profiles that let you create your personal brand
New screenshots reveal that Instagram is testing its upcoming business profiles on selected users. The accounts resemble Facebook brand Pages.
Periscope lets you save streams forever using its new beta feature
Periscope is beta-testing a new feature that lets users save their broadcasts for as long as they want by using a specific hashtag in their stream's title.
Face-swap with your favorite Netflix characters on the streets of Paris
Netflix posters that let you take Snapchat face-swap selfies with iconic characters from House of Cards, Narcos, and more, are popping up around Paris.
Snapchat’s custom geofilters prove huge success with users snapping special events
Snapchat's custom geofilters are being purchased by the thousands every week by the app's users, alongside brands and local businesses.
Instagram is stuffing even more ads onto its app in the form of video carousels
Instagram is adding video ads to its carousel feature. The branded content lets users swipe through media, and will be utilized by Macy's and Airbnb.
Frozen’s Elsa at center of social media backlash against Disney’s LGBT failings
Disney has been noted as one of the worst offenders when it comes to LGBT representation in film, and now the studio is being taken to task on Twitter.
Real-life Snapchat romance has entire university campus smitten
Snapchat helped two UW–Madison students find each other with their very own geofilters, after the two professed to liking one another on the app.
Facebook smashes estimates to post blockbuster first-quarter earnings
Facebook has laid waste to all expectations by posting stellar first-quarter results, thanks to growth in user numbers and mobile advertising revenue.
Sony’s emoji movie will include real smartphone apps such as Spotify
Sony's latest update on its animated emoji movie reveals that the film's plot will involve characters travelling through mobile apps, such as Spotify.
Twitter results disappoint as advertisers abandon the platform
Twitter announced its first quarter earnings on Tuesday. The platform's revenue fell below expectations, despite a rise in monthly active user numbers.
Snapchat is fighting for your right to take a voting day ballot selfie
Snapchat has filed an amicus brief against a ballot box selfie ban in New Hampshire, arguing that the images provide a major source of content for its app.
MTV Cribs is making a comeback … on Snapchat
MTV is bringing back Cribs for the Snapchat set. The celeb-oriented TV show will be reduced to a short-form series exclusively for the messaging app.
Plastic surgeons are using Snapchat to broadcast patients going under the knife
These Snapchat videos aren't for the squeamish. A number of qualified plastic surgeons are using the messaging app to broadcast from the operating table.
Hillary Clinton PAC spends millions on ‘correcting’ her critics on social media
Hillary Clinton's weapon against her online attackers is a PAC that targets her critics on social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit.
New Mexico to expose DUI offenders and lenient judges on Twitter
New Mexico is to reveal the identities of repeat DUI offenders and lenient judges on Twitter, in conjunction with its new court monitoring program.
Pornhub ruins emojis for everyone with new texting for porn service
PornHub has launched a new on-demand porn service that sends free clips to your smartphone in exchange for an emoji, with the icons specifying categories.
Your Instagram selfies could land you a place in the Miss USA contest
Miss USA is heading to Instagram and Twitter in search of a 52nd contestant. For the first time ever, your selfies could land you a spot in the pageant.
NYPD’s #UnlockJustice social media campaign backfires on Twitter
A hashtag promoting the NYPD's anti-encryption campaign on social media has backfired on Twitter, with users tweeting their opposition to #UnlockJustice.
Buckingham Palace seeks Twitter royalist to tweet for Queen and country
One needs help with one's Twitter account. The British Monarchy is seeking someone to manage its massive social media presence for £50,000 per annum.
Facebook considering a number of ways to let users earn money from posts
Facebook could soon allow users to profit from their posts. A survey circulated on the site indicates a number of advertising options related to sharing.
Tinder to pay tuition for student who quit sorority over profile pic controversy
Tinder has agreed to pay a University of Nebraska Omaha student's scholarship following her fallout with her sorority over her dating app profile pic.
Twitter ignores China ban to target ad dollars with new exec appointment
Twitter has appointed a greater China managing director to pursue more advertising revenue in the country. The role is described as a key exec position.