WeChat’s censorship system extends beyond China’s borders, finds new study
WeChat is muting certain keywords and websites for its domestic users even if they re-register with an overseas phone number, claims a new study.
Why did Facebook briefly ban a fake news detection plugin?
Facebook briefly began blocking links to the website of a fake news detection plugin, known as B.S. Detector, claiming it was "unsafe."
Reuters’ new algorithm confirms once and for all that Twitter is the best place to find news
Reuters is using an algorithm to detect breaking news on Twitter. The news agency says the tool has already helped it to report stories faster.
Snap school: University uses Snapchat to inform students of acceptance
Students waiting to find out if they've been accepted into the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are getting confirmation in the form of a Snapchat message.
Undisclosed ads on Instagram are no longer just limited to posts by celebs
Instagram's stealth advertising problem no longer encompasses just celebs. Consumer advocacy groups are now decrying the rise of "microinfluencers."
Pinterest’s new look business profiles boast bold slideshow design
Pinterest is launching a bold new design for business profiles with an emphasis on buyable pins that is consistent across the web and its mobile apps.
Twitter now lets you create your own Moments on mobile
Twitter is capitalizing on the potential of its Moments feature by rolling it out to all users, having previously made it available to influencers.
Reddit CEO warns Trump subreddit will be banned if harassment continues
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has promised to stamp out abuse, whilst also issuing a warning to a popular Trump subreddit: “Don’t force us to ban you.”
Snapchat plans first interactive 3D lens to promote ‘Underworld: Blood Wars’
Snapchat is partnering with film studio Screen Gems on an interactive 3D lens for its upcoming release "Underworld: Blood Wars," starring Kate Beckinsale.
Twitter will now rank your conversations and count your tweet replies
Twitter is fine-tuning your tweet replies in order to surface better content. The company's updates include direct reply counts and conversation ranking.
CNN taps YouTube sensation Casey Neistat for new media venture aimed at millennials
YouTube star Casey Neistat is heading to CNN to help the news network in establishing a new media brand seeking to capture the attention of younger viewers.
Pinterest launches new feedback tools to help you find highly recommended pins
Pinterest is launching a bunch of features to help its community of users recommend, discover, and leave comments and feedback on Pins.
Instagram won’t stand for screenshots of its disappearing photos and videos
As part of its recent update, Instagram introduced a feature that notifies someone when you take a screenshot of their disappearing content.
Twitter mistakenly blocked the account of its own CEO, Jack Dorsey
Earlier today, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey was briefly suspended from the platform. When his account was reinstated, it was missing millions of followers.
Telegram's new publishing platform makes blogging simple, maybe even too simple
Encrypted messaging service Telegram just launched its very own, easy-to-use blogging platform, dubbed Telegraph.
Twitter vows swift action against devs caught using surveillance tools
Twitter has issued a statement claiming it is expanding its enforcement of its policies violating developers from using its data to spy on its users.
Report: Facebook planning censorship tool that could pave the way for China entry
Facebook has reportedly developed software that allows third-parties to target posts in certain geographic areas, which is aimed specifically at China.
Facebook is sending out checks to users as part of lawsuit settlement
Facebook is sending some users a $15 check in the mail. The money is part of the settlement of a $20 million class action lawsuit against the company.
Facebook drone’s structural failure being investigated by safety agency
An accident involving Facebook’s Aquila drone is being investigated by U.S. aviation safety agency the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Get a pair of Snapchat’s Spectacles from an actual NYC shop for a limited time
Snapchat wants to give everyone a chance to get their hands on its video-recording sunglasses, known as Spectacles, via its new pop-up store in New York.
Here's how Facebook plans to fight the fake news empire taking over its platform
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has released a public statement detailing how his company plans to stem the rise of fake news on its social network.
American officials ‘concerned’ by Russia’s decision to block LinkedIn
The U.S. is troubled by Russia's ban on LinkedIn, claiming it creates a precedent that could be used to target other Western sites operating in the country.
Facebook now lets you fundraise using Facebook Live, offer aid during crises
Facebook kicked off its inaugural Social Good Forum in New York on Thursday by announcing a range of fundraising, and community support updates.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey apologizes for Neo-Nazi ad, blames automated system
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has publicly apologized for a Neo-Nazi advert that made it on to the platform earlier in the week.
Twitter just suspended a number of accounts associated with the alt-right
Twitter has suspended a number of accounts associated with the alt-right movement, including those belonging to verified users such as Richard B. Spencer.
Twitter’s live video app for NFL streams is now available on Android TV
Twitter has launched its live-streaming app on Android TV. The app is devoted to its live video content, including NFL broadcasts, and Periscope streams.
Facebook updates metrics reporting after more calculation errors
Facebook is doubling down on its metrics reporting with a renewed focus on transparency, following several more miscalculations regarding insights.
Snapchat’s new partnership with Foursquare could open the geofilter floodgates
Snap is partnering with Foursquare, tapping into its location data to power Snapchat geofilters, opening the graphics up to more places, brands, and users.
Facebook now lets Pages access Instagram and Messenger interactions in one place
Facebook is finally starting to integrate Instagram with its flagship platform courtesy of its new unified inbox for Pages.
Twitter has rolled out a ‘muted words’ filter to protect users from abusive tweets
Twitter rolled out a keyword filtering tool that shields its users from abusive tweets, and now the feature has been spotted on its app.
Pinterest Explore showcases trending ideas and videos from top publishers
Pinterest is taking on Instagram with the launch of its very own Explore tab packed with trending ideas and videos from the platform's top publishers.
Blaming Facebook for Trump’s victory is ‘crazy,’ but there’s work to do
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has come out on the defensive against the accusations that his platform had an impact on Donald Trump's election victory.
Report: Facebook has the tools to fight fake news but isn’t using them
Facebook reportedly has the tools to stamp out unreliable news on its site but feels like it can’t take action at the risk of being labelled biased.
Facebook thought a bunch of its living, breathing users were dead
Earlier on Friday, Facebook began mourning the passing of many of its users who were still alive. It now says the "terrible error" has been fixed.
Why did Facebook buy a social analytics tool used by media companies?
Facebook has repeatedly denied it is a media company. So why did it just go and buy a startup best known for its social analytics tool for media publishers?