Help wanted: Instagram skills required

Jul 29, 2013
A new study shows requirements for social media skills are up from just last year.

Sharknado 2? More like Snakes on a Plane

Jul 12, 2013
Syfy's 'Sharknado' made a splash on Twitter Thursday night, even actress Mia Farrow joined in. But when looking at the numbers the day after, the social media attention wasn't reflected in TV viewership.

How a Tweet could cost you $2,000

Jul 3, 2013
Some people's Twitter musings are worth more than the Tweets of the rest of us according to the SEC.

Twitter translating Egyptian tweets

Jul 3, 2013
Earlier this week, Twitter quietly launched a translation service.

At Instagram video launch, Zuckerberg doesn't make the pitch

Jun 21, 2013
Facebook is adding videos to its photo-sharing app Instagram. It's the company's answer to Twitter's Vine app.

Silicon Valley companies call for greater transparency in PRISM program

Jun 12, 2013
The tech companies' sudden, overt concern about transparency in government surveillance may be as much about protecting themselves as consumers.

Public comment, 21st century-style

May 31, 2013
Lawmakers revive a public comment campaign, with a modern-day twist.

For public good, not for profit.

Twitter 'bots' steal tweeters' identities

May 27, 2013
A growing Web industry creates fake Twitter identities and sells them to people looking to pad their list of followers.

Twitter launches two-step login to stem hacking

May 24, 2013
Twitter is launching a new extra layer of security, but will it stop hackers?

Teens tired of Facebook, hot on Twitter, savvy reputation managers

May 23, 2013
Teenagers are less into Facebook and more into Twitter these days, according to a new report from the Pew Internet and American Life project.