Instagram to hide number of 'likes' on accounts, influencers unhappy about it
No, it's not you: Instagram will be hiding the number of “likes” on certain accounts, but not everyone is happy about it.
No, it's not you: Instagram will be hiding the number of “likes” on certain accounts, but not everyone is happy about it.
Facebook is deleting the name of potential whistleblower
Facebook says it is deleting the name of the person who has been identified in conservative circles as the whistleblower who triggered the Trump impeachment probe.
Facebook says it is deleting the name of the person who has been identified in conservative circles as the whistleblower who triggered the Trump impeachment probe.
‘The Muttcracker’: Ballerinas pose with shelter pets in magical holiday photo series
A photography project involving ballet dancers and shelter animals has helped the pets find forever homes.
A photography project involving ballet dancers and shelter animals has helped the pets find forever homes.
Boba pizza: Domino’s cooks up pie with bubble tea-inspired toppings
If you’re in Taiwan anytime until the end of December, you might want to stop by a local Domino’s and try its latest concoction – boba pizza.
If you’re in Taiwan anytime until the end of December, you might want to stop by a local Domino’s and try its latest concoction – boba pizza.
Middle school dance team surprises classmates with flash-mob dance to ‘Thriller’
Michigan middle school students surprised their classmates as an early Halloween gift with a flash-mob dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”
Michigan middle school students surprised their classmates as an early Halloween gift with a flash-mob dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”
Twitter bans all political advertisements
Twitter is banning all political advertising from its service, saying social media companies give advertisers an unfair advantage in proliferating highly targeted, misleading messages.
Twitter is banning all political advertising from its service, saying social media companies give advertisers an unfair advantage in proliferating highly targeted, misleading messages.
Lawmakers express concerns over TikTok social media app
TikTok is one of the hottest social media apps in the world right now, with nearly a billion and a half users, but there are growing concerns that the China-based app is being used by terrorists and could pose a threat to national security.
TikTok is one of the hottest social media apps in the world right now, with nearly a billion and a half users, but there are growing concerns that the China-based app is being used by terrorists and could pose a threat to national security.
‘No problem, I can adapt’: Realtor gets clever after ‘for sale’ sign is vandalized
A Canadian realtor got creative with his marketing after one of his signs was vandalized. Alan Stilwell, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, shared a photo of himself standing next to the vandalized sign. On his visage depicted on the sign, vandals apparently drew squiggly eyebrows, sunglasses, a squiggly mustache and a goatee, all etched in what looks like black marker.
A Canadian realtor got creative with his marketing after one of his signs was vandalized. Alan Stilwell, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, shared a photo of himself standing next to the vandalized sign. On his visage depicted on the sign, vandals apparently drew squiggly eyebrows, sunglasses, a squiggly mustache and a goatee, all etched in what looks like black marker.
Teacher under investigation for photo saying Confederate flag is announcement to ‘marry your sister’
A Georgia teacher is under investigation by a local school district after allegedly showing students an image of the Confederate flag and stating it was a way to “announce that you intend to marry your sister.”
A Georgia teacher is under investigation by a local school district after allegedly showing students an image of the Confederate flag and stating it was a way to “announce that you intend to marry your sister.”
Sen. Kamala Harris urges Twitter to suspend Trump's account
U.S. Senator from California Kamala Harris has formally asked Twitter to suspend President Donald Trump's @realDonaldTrump account.
U.S. Senator from California Kamala Harris has formally asked Twitter to suspend President Donald Trump's @realDonaldTrump account.
Is Facebook getting rid of ‘Likes’?
Facebook, a massive and lucrative platform built on constant engagement, is now going to start hiding likes.
Facebook, a massive and lucrative platform built on constant engagement, is now going to start hiding likes.
'I make mom cry': Woman poses with dissertation in 'baby' photo shoot to celebrate doctorate
Our social media feeds have become flooded with cute images of newborn babies and proud parents, but one Ph.D. student in Florida decided to take photos with her five-chapter dissertation instead.
Our social media feeds have become flooded with cute images of newborn babies and proud parents, but one Ph.D. student in Florida decided to take photos with her five-chapter dissertation instead.
Report: More parents snooping on kids? social media during college
With more and more technology allowing parents to keep an eye on their children?s use of phones and social media, some experts say that parents have become more prone to monitoring their college-aged children even when they leave for college.
With more and more technology allowing parents to keep an eye on their children?s use of phones and social media, some experts say that parents have become more prone to monitoring their college-aged children even when they leave for college.
Subway Book Review
Five years ago, Uli Beutter Cohen started @SubwayBookReview, an Instagram account featuring photos of straphangers with their current reads. It now counts some 114,000 followers.
Five years ago, Uli Beutter Cohen started @SubwayBookReview, an Instagram account featuring photos of straphangers with their current reads. It now counts some 114,000 followers.
Fighting hate and violence online
Representatives from Facebook and Google testified before the House Judiciary Committee to detail what they are doing to combat hate on their platforms. Facebook public policy director Neil Potts said its artificial intelligence technology helped the company take down millions of copies of the New Zealand mosque shooting after it was livestreamed last month.
Representatives from Facebook and Google testified before the House Judiciary Committee to detail what they are doing to combat hate on their platforms. Facebook public policy director Neil Potts said its artificial intelligence technology helped the company take down millions of copies of the New Zealand mosque shooting after it was livestreamed last month.
Australia's new social media law
Australia hopes its new laws that threaten prison and major fines for social media executives who fail to quickly remove violent livestreaming from their platforms will become a model for other countries.
Australia hopes its new laws that threaten prison and major fines for social media executives who fail to quickly remove violent livestreaming from their platforms will become a model for other countries.
Paris Hilton
Mogul Paris Hilton talks about travelling about 300 days a year as she runs her social media, perfume, skin care and DJing empires.
Mogul Paris Hilton talks about travelling about 300 days a year as she runs her social media, perfume, skin care and DJing empires.
Quitting Facebook
Walt Mossberg, the elder statesman of tech columnists, sent shock waves Monday when he announced he is quitting Facebook.
Walt Mossberg, the elder statesman of tech columnists, sent shock waves Monday when he announced he is quitting Facebook.
VIDEO: Manhattan violence
The NYPD released security camera video in connection with an apparent fight and beating that took place on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Oct. 12, 2018. Police hope to identify the people seen in the video.
The NYPD released security camera video in connection with an apparent fight and beating that took place on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Oct. 12, 2018. Police hope to identify the people seen in the video.
Teenager fights rare cancer
Queens teenager Brooke Pearson posted a video on her YouTube channel four months ago telling followers she would be taking a break for health reasons. She believed that the numbness in her hands and legs was from anxiety.
Queens teenager Brooke Pearson posted a video on her YouTube channel four months ago telling followers she would be taking a break for health reasons. She believed that the numbness in her hands and legs was from anxiety.