Google (GOOG) Reveals Android Nougat On Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat — Because LOL Google Plus
The internet company made the announcement across the major social networks. Unfortunately for Google, its own service wasn’t as well received.
Facebook’s Algorithm Changes Leave Dating Apps — Not Just Media Publishers — Frustrated By Reach Restrictions
Facebook in 2014 instituted restrictions on dating apps advertising on the social network. The latest shift once again limits their reach.
RapidSOS’ Haven App Wants To Connect You To 911 With One Click On Your Smartphone
RapidSOS, a New York City-based startup, hopes to eliminate the need for 911 operators to ask “Where are you?”
Facebook Inc. (FB) Releases News Feed Values In Defense Against Bias Charges
For the first time, the social networking giant shared its five values to how it constructs the Facebook News Feed.
Airbnb’s Reported Funding Round Makes Startup Twice As Valuable As Marriott International
The startup for short-term rentals is seeking additional funding that could make it twice as valuable as Marriott, the New York Times reports.
Snapchat-Funded Real Life Magazine Puts Porn, Sex And Violence On Display At NYC Launch Party
Real Life, an online publication funded by Snapchat, will be about “how our lives are mediated by devices,” the editor-in-chief said.
Facebook Inc. (FB) Introduces Slideshow, A Take On Snapchat Stories To Share Weekend Memories
Slideshow is a new feature that allows users of Facebook’s iPhone app to create video compilations.
Centric Video App Grabs Twitter, YouTube And Periscope Streams To Show What’s Happening Around You
A new mobile app wants to answer an eternal question by grabbing live video from a host of different apps and sorting it by location.
Whisper App To Introduce Video Ads With ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ As Launch Partner
The anonymous secret-sharing app takes a page from Snapchat and will host video for the first time as it courts advertisers.
Barack Obama At Stanford Tells Entrepreneurs Brexit Speaks To Their Same Challenges Of Globalization
In the wake of the Brexit vote, the president urged 1,200 entrepreneurs at Stanford University to embrace a future of interconnectivity.
Inside NBA Draft Social Media Takeover From The Room Where It Happened
Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Weibo helped NBA dominate the conversation online for NBA Draft night.
Facebook Introduces ‘Political Bias’ Training After Trending Topics Controversy
The social network institutes “political bias training” to see that diverse political views are represented.
Gun Control Protests Hit Periscope: House Democrats Break Floor Rules With Live Video Broadcasts
When the cameras in the House chambers turned off, Rep. Scott Peters of California took to his smartphone to broadcast the protest.
Instagram’s 500 Million Monthly Active Users Are 80 Percent Outside US — But Revenue Still Comes Locally
More than 80 percent of Instagram users are located outside the United States.
Twitter Inc. (TWTR) Buys Magic Pony Technology To Support Mobile Live Video
Magic Pony Technology, a team of 14 engineers in London, will join the social media company to work on improving live video streams.
Snapchat Bankrolls ‘Real Life,’ Online Magazine For Tech News And Run By A Sociologist
Real Life, an online magazine funded completely by the upstart social network, will launch June 27.
Slack Engineer Gives A Simple Answer To Why Tech Diversity Is A Matter Of Business
“How many people here know everything there is in the world?” Slack engineer Erica Baker asked at Wired Business Conference.
Facebook (FB) Redesigns Messenger Inbox To Sort By Favorites, Birthdays, Active Users
The social network wants to beautify and simplify your inbox — or at least your conversations within the company’s own network.
Twitter Jailbreak: Periscope Embed Feature Will Make Live Video Viewable Across The Web
The video subsidiary's content will now be available to share on websites, expanding from the Twitter timeline and Periscope app.
ISIS Propaganda Lawsuit: Twitter, Google And Facebook Sued By Father Of Paris Attack Victim
Reynaldo Gonzalez, father of one of the 130 victims of the November terror attacks in Paris, said social media sites are culpable for the rise of ISIS.
Congratulations! LinkedIn ‘Influencers’ Welcome Microsoft To Their Professional Network
High-profile contributors publish for free on the business networking site, but soon they'll be dealing with a new boss.
How Twitter Is Supporting LGBTQ Community In The Aftermath Of Orlando And Beyond
The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth, honored Twitter for empowering its community.
LinkedIn Corp. (LNKD) Gives Microsoft A News Feed And A Means To Compete With Facebook, Google
Acquiring LinkedIn for $26.2 billion gives Microsoft a way to expand its business in a world increasingly dominated by Alphabet and Facebook.
Microsoft Inc. (MSFT) To Buy LinkedIn (LNKD) For $26.2 Billion
The technology giant will acquire LinkedIn in a cash deal at $196 per share, Microsoft announced Monday.
What Is Line? Tech IPO Planned In Tokyo And NYSE For Japanese Messaging App
The free app offers voice calling and text messaging as well as services like games, music streaming and taxi hailing.
Hillary Clinton Already Beat Donald Trump: ‘Delete Your Account’ Tweet Soars Toward Twitter Record
The Democrat’s response Thursday to a tweet by the Republican received far more retweets and likes.
Snapchat Wants To Prove Its Video Ads Are The Best In Mobile — And Even Better Than TV
More than two-thirds of Snapchat videos are watched with the sound on, a study indicates. That’s way different from Facebook.
Bernie Sanders Got Silicon Valley’s Money, But Hillary Clinton Got Their Votes
California’s tech hub donated heavily to Bernie Sanders — to the tune of at least $6 million. But Hillary Clinton won big in the Bay Area.
Snapchat Redesign Puts News At Forefront, Brings Magazine-Style Covers To Discover
The line between media partners and Snapchat’s own editorial team is disappearing from the app.
Facebook Notify Shuts Down 7 Months After Launch, Will Move Alerts To Messenger
The social network will be discontinuing Facebook Notify, its app that 70 publishers were using at launch last year.
