Facebook thinks its new colored backgrounds will make you post more statuses
Facebook is launching a new customization feature that lets you change the background color that appears behind your text status on the social network.
YouTube gets Super Bowl 50 ads weeks before the main event
YouTube has once again launched its AdBlitz channel and website, allowing advertisers the ability to preview ads in the run-up to this year's Super Bowl.
The world’s biggest tech giants go all in on AI
Tech giants including IBM, Facebook, Microsoft, and more are teaming up to form a new organization dedicated to advancing the public’s understanding of AI.
Facebook wants to help you find free Wi-Fi hot spots wherever you go
A new Facebook feature is rolling out that pinpoints local free Wi-Fi hot spots on a map within the platform's mobile app for iOS and Android.
YouTube Community finally brings social networking to Google’s video platform
YouTube Community is Google's latest attempt to create a social network by integrating new content-sharing features into its popular video platform.
Twitter just gave your fave NFL team the Emoji treatment
Twitter has given every single NFL team its very own hashtag-activated emoji in the lead-up to its live-stream coverage of Thursday Night Football games.
Snapchat users watch 7 billion videos daily, a dramatic spike that sees it rival Facebook
New figures reveal that Snapchat users now watch 7 billion videos per day, a dramatic spike that sees the video messaging app inch closer to rival Facebook.
Dems use Facebook Live, Periscope to broadcast sit-in after House cameras go dark
Democrats protesting gun violence on the House floor took to live-streaming their sit-in on Periscope and Facebook after the House cameras were turned off.
Scandinavian cool: Inside Facebook’s Arctic data center
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shared the first detailed look inside the firm's Lulea data center, located just 70 miles south of the Arctic Circle
Facebook boasts of removing fake news in Germany, but journalists aren’t so sure
Facebook has rolled out its fake news ID tools in Germany, but despite its claims of success, actual fact checkers aren't so sure.
10 comedians you should be watching live-stream on Facebook
Facebook Live is a global live-streaming phenomenon, and no one is using it to interact with fans quite like comedians — from Kevin Hart to Amy Schumer.
Influential or insignificant? A primer on Facebook’s fake news dilemma
Facebook has a fake news problem. Here we explain how it came to be and what it can tell us about the inner workings of the world’s biggest social network.
Twitter takeover roundup: Who’s interested in acquiring the social media giant?
Is Twitter heading toward a takeover later this month? Read our extensive roundup of all the major news regarding the acquisition that has everyone talking.
Now everyone can live-stream in 360 as Periscope’s new feature goes public
Originally open to just a select few, Twitter's 360 live-streaming feature is now universally available via the Periscope app on iOS.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens cast answer fan questions on Twitter
The cast of Star Wars: The Force Awakens took over Twitter to answer fan questions in the run-up to the release of the blockbuster.
Twitter is now expanding its analytics to include user-generated Moments
Twitter Moments now come with analytics to help users track the popularity of their stories on the web and mobile.
Pinterest’s Chrome extension now acts as your visual search engine for the web
Pinterest is giving its Chrome browser extension an artificial intelligence upgrade by integrating its visual search tool with the plug-in.
New York Times to start printing reporters’ tweets in new trending section
The New York Times will start highlighting the best and most relevant tweets from its reporting staff in a new section in its newspaper.
Twitter expands muting and filtering tools, uses algorithms to track abuse
Twitter is following up on its steady stream of safety updates by rolling out more measures aimed at stamping out abuse.
Facebook ‘City Guides’ can help you find local sights on your travels
Facebook is testing a “City Guides” feature on its mobile apps that offers user-sourced travel recommendations in the vein of TripAdvisor.
Get ready to see more ad breaks between Instagram Stories
Instagram is allowing any business to create ads for Stories, meaning users need to be prepared to start skipping past more promos.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.