Twitter lie detector is in development

Have you ever told a fable on Twitter, perhaps for humor’s sake or as an accidental faux pas? Ever retweeted something, only to later discover it was false? Soon such … Continue reading

Facebook must follow Germany’s data protection law, rules court

The Higher Court of Berlin has ruled in favor of a 2012 court finding that Facebook has run afoul of German data protection law, and that it must comply with … Continue reading

Facebook blows open profile gender options in inclusivity push

Facebook has added LGBTQ-friendly gender pronoun options for profiles, with more than ten to choose between as the social network makes it easier for users to be clear on how … Continue reading

Facebook Paper to remain ad-free… for now

Facebook has no immediate plans to add adverts to its Paper newsreader app, according to COO Sheryl Sandberg, with other products in the social network’s line-up likely to be squeezed … Continue reading

500px adds mobile uploads for photographers on the go

Photography sharing site 500px has finally added mobile uploads to its iOS app, answering one of the loudest feature requests among users. The app, billed as a way for professional … Continue reading

Virgin America unveils flight-centric social networking

If your everyday social networks prove too uneventful for your business flights, Virgin America aims to offer the solution. Today the company unveiled flight-centric social networking for business travelers who … Continue reading

Twitter testing profile design overhaul

Earlier this month, Twitter’s new interface rolled out largely to the social network’s users following the announcement back in January. It appears this isn’t the end of the company’s upcoming … Continue reading

Path gets iOS 7 relaunch

Private photo sharing service Path has finally updated its app for iOS 7, with a redesigned interface, simplified controls, and broader sharing options to link to other services. Path 3.4 … Continue reading

Bill Gates heads back to Reddit for AMA

This morning Bill Gates will be heading toward Reddit for an “Ask Me Anything” session that will include users from around the world and anyone and everyone that wishes to … Continue reading

Facebook “A Look Back” videos get editing tools

Facebook has added editing tools to its Look Back video feature, allowing users to switch which uploaded photos, most-Liked posts, and other content from their time on the social network … Continue reading