To catch a child predator, Mom pretends to be daughter on Facebook
A Canadian mother posed as her daughter on Facebook to entrap a child predator, which led to the predator's arrest. It reminds all parents to be mindful.
Want to pay with a tweet? Twitter nears e-commerce deal, according to report
Twitter is making a deal with e-commerce startup Stripe, according to a report. This may be a big step for Twitter into the world of online shopping.
NBC will stream Olympics coverage on Facebook
NBC will stream 2014 Sochi Olympics coverage on Facebook, using the social network as a promotional tool for the Winter Games.
Facebook debuts Twitter-esque ‘Trending’ feature, highlights popular conversations
Facebook announced a new feature, "Trending," a service to show users the most popular conversations happening on the social network.
Senator Rand Paul signs up for Snapchat, adds new platform to share his POV
Senator Rand Paul has joined Snapchat, the disappearing photo-sharing service. The opinionated politician continues to excel at social media.
President Obama on young people: ‘It seems like they don’t use Facebook anymore’
President Obama was the first presidential candidate to tap into the power of social media, and he still appears in the know when it comes to what's cool.
Twitter improves targeted ads with way more specific audiences
Twitter improves targeted ads, now uses email addresses and usernames to create tailored campaigns for advertisers.
Facebook will help Russian search engine Yandex
Russian search engine Yandex is partnering with Facebook for a mutually beneficial exchange of information for traffic. Should Google be worried?
The Syrian Electronic Army hacks Microsoft’s Twitter accounts
The Syrian Electronic Army hacked Microsoft's blog and Twitter account over the weekend, their second attack on the tech company this month.
Twitter tests bot to help you engage with others
Twitter is testing a new bot called Achievements that DMs users some analytics to help them get better at Twitter.
Now anyone can email you using Google+, even if they don’t know your email address
Google announced a new integration between Google+ and Gmail, and it allows people to send each other emails using Google+. It's weird and invasive.
From healthcare support to blaming Obama: the evolution of a Facebook meme
Facebook's Data Science team took a look at how memes evolve on the social network, choosing a status update about Obamacare that went viral in 2009.
Facebook’s latest acquisition is all about Android apps
In its first purchase from India, Facebook acquires Little Eye Labs, an Android app startup that monitors and analyzes app performance.
Are you ready for this Jelly? A look at Biz Stone’s new social Q&A app
Jelly, a social question-and-answer app from Biz Stone, debuted today. The app is beautiful but the concept is strange.
Check out the U.S. Interior Department’s awesome Instagram account
The U.S. Department of Interior is knocking its social media efforts out of the park, with a beautiful Instagram account and an engaging Twitter feed.
Introducing Socialmatic, the Polaroid camera that connects to Instagram
Socialmatic, a camera from Polaroid that lets you shoot Polaroid photos and share pictures instantly online, will be available in fall 2014.
Facebook expands free Wi-Fi service for small businesses
Facebook is offering a program to help businesses engage with customers -- Facebook Wi-Fi, where merchants give customers Wi-Fi in exchange for check-ins.
Vine debuts desktop viewer with Web profiles and full-screen viewing
Vine announced a Web version of its popular looping video app today, which allows users to see their favorite videos on desktop.
Facebook sued for allegedly reading private messages, says accusation has no merit
Facebook is getting sued by plaintiffs accusing the company of systemically combing through private messages and using data there to sell to third parties.
See how Twitter said ‘Happy New Year’ around the world with interactive map
An interactive map from Twitter's data team plots how New Year wishes were tweeted around the world.
Skype’s Facebook, Twitter accounts hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army
The Syrian Electronic Army (or a group claiming to be the SEA) hacked Skype, posting anti-spying messages to its Twitter, Facebook, and blog.
Facebook’s favorite hacks of 2013 are a bad sign for the company
Facebook's engineers released a list of their favorite hacks for 2013. Most of them were more boring than watching paint dry.
On Android, Twitter tests a new kind of ‘fav’ for entire accounts, not just tweets
Twitter is testing a new way to fav on its Android app. Users now have the option of pressing "favorite" for an entire account, not just individual tweets.
The strange tale of Iran’s short stint in blocking Instagram, hints of possible full ban
Instagram experienced a widespread outage in Iran this week, leading experts to believe the government was experimenting with blocking the popular service.
After a joyous Christmas price increase, Twitter stock plummets following downgrade
Twitter's love affair with the New York Stock Exchange has soured after a wild fling with sky-high stock prices this December.
#SharkAttack: Australia uses Twitter to send shark warnings
An Australian beach safety organization has a Twitter account set up to send alerts every time a shark becomes a potential danger for swimmers.
Can Facebook tell us about the next great human migration?
Facebook's Data Science team took a look at how users are choosing to move. The team discovered patterns of "coordinated migration" showing how people move
How Google made Rap Genius vanish
Hot lyrics startup Rap Genius has a powerful enemy: Google. The search engine banned Rap Genius for sketchy SEO practices.
Reddit user gets a special secret santa: Bill Gates
One Reddit user was surprised to discover that her secret santa was Bill Gates. Gates picked out a remarkably thoughtful gift.
Rand Paul uses Twitter to celebrate Festivus
Rand Paul used Twitter to celebrate Festivus, the fictional winter holiday invented by Seinfeld. Paul performed an "airing of grievances" aimed at Congress.