Insta-Celebs Share Their Secrets To Social Media Stardom
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Social media might seem like the quickest path to fame and fortune — it's easy enough to just post a picture on Instagram, right? CBS2's Jessica Layton took a look at what it really takes to get in on this new breed of celebrity, and how …
Among young, trust in social media is low, poll says
As debate swirls about tech companies' responsibility to protect their users' data and Congress questions Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about third parties mining information about millions of site users, a new poll suggests that the romance between college-age Americans and social media may be … Read More
Artist’s Neon Signs Showcase The Worst Parts Of Each Social Media Platform
Each social media platform has a different focus, be it Facebook, Snapchat or Twitter. Each platform … Mike Campau has created a series called “Antisocial” that depicts the top social media platforms as Vegas-style neon signs. … Although Campau makes fun of social media, he insists he's not a hater. …
Radio talk show host shares his take on dangers of social media
One questioner asked, “What kind of effect do you think social media has on voting?” Ward said, “Social media across the board has made us inherently lazy at every level and every way. It may have all sorts of benefits, but … it makes us feel active, when in truth, …
What social media platforms and search engines know about you
What it shares: Most social media platforms are open to outside developers who create apps fed in varying degrees by using data from users of these networks. In the case of Facebook, the public profile – the whole page for some people, or just the first and last name and …
These Tools Help You Mislead The Algorithms That Track You On Social Media
What you post on social media–depending on the country you live in and the platform you're using, or a data broker's willingness to break laws or violate a terms of service agreement–could theoretically be sucked into algorithms that help determine your credit score or help an employer decide whether … Read …
Mark Zuckerberg testifies, social media goes nuts
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (3rd L) arrives at a meeting with U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, April 9, 2018 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Zuckerberg is scheduled to testify before a few Congressional … Read More
Twitter says it will comply with Honest Ads Act to combat Russia social media meddling
Twitter today pledged to support a proposed Senate bill that would require technology platforms that sell advertising space to disclose the source of and amount of money paid for political ads. Called the Honest Ads Act, the bipartisan bill was first introduced back in October by Sen. Amy Klobuchar … Read …
With social media, Venezuela exerts influence on Americans
But Russia isn't the only country that appears intent on influencing American voters through Facebook and other social media. While Russia's government owns the popular channel "RT," geared toward reaching an American audience, Venezuela-based TeleSUR English operates in similar fashion and … Read More
Nicki Minaj Breaks Social Media Silence to Tease Two New Singles
After months of near silence from the rapper, Nicki Minaj has resurfaced on social media to tease two new songs. This morning, the star shared a photo of herself clad in a Fendi outfit that is reminiscent of the style of Chun-Li from the game, Street Fighter. And in another …