Universe, an Instagram for building mobile websites, nabs funding from YC
The company has long maintained that they want to help you create the website that you link to in your Instagram bio; that's a pretty tight goal, but the startup has steadily added features that make this a pretty convincing sell. The added utility is causing a boon in traffic …
Cupid’s Arrow Struck Facebook and Instagram Users in February
Love was in the air among Facebook and Instagram users in February, as Valentine's Day was the hottest of Facebook IQ's Hot Topics for the month. Black History Month was a popular topic of discussion on both social networks, while Facebook users also mentioned Friendship Day, and Super Bowl LII … …
Leave Selena Gomez’s Instagram Alone
When Selena Gomez pinpointed her most difficult relationship recently, one would have assumed that she was referring to the one with Justin Bieber, especially with all the rumors swirling around their on-and-off again status. But the most followed Instagram user in the world wasn't even thinking on an … Read More
WhatsApp for iPhone gets ‘Delete for Everyone’ with over one-hour limit
WhatsApp's 'Delete for Everyone' was one of the most demanded features though it had a short time limit of seven-minutes after which a sender couldn't delete a message. After teasing it to Android users, the 'Delete for Everyone' feature with extended time is now being rolled out to iPhone users. …
NHS staff breaking data security policies every day with WhatsApp
CommonTime published 'Instant Messaging in the NHS' that delves into the swelling issue of instant messaging apps (like WhatsApp and Messenger) being used to supplement official communication channels – a sign that NHS staff themselves are being driven to innovate faster than the trusts they … Read More
The making of Newcastle United’s band of brothers: WhatsApp and personality checks
It used to be nights out in the pub that would cement team spirit. These days, it's WhatsApp. The Newcastle United players' group chat has been central to building the black and white 'Band of Brothers' who have grown into this Premier League season – and earned the respect of …
SXSW: 5 Female Film Journalists on How Twitter is Shaping the Industry
The female voices of film twitter provide their insight on the current state of film criticism. In a panel Sunday afternoon at SXSW, five professional female film journalists came together to discuss reporting on film in the age of social media. Moderated by Fandango and TCM host Alicia Malone, the …
Twitter Brutally Roasts WWE Over Honoring Fabulous Moolah In Women’s Battle Royal
WWE just can't seem to get out of its own way when it comes to the checkered history of a carnival-based industry. Credit: WWE.com. WWE has come under fire for honoring controversial pro wrestling figure the Fabulous Moolah. The Fabulous Moolah became the latest controversial subject of lionization … Read More
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik Release Duel Breakup Statements on Twitter
It was a relationship that began at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show after-party and ended on Twitter. Supermodel Gigi Hadid and aspiring singer-songwriter Zayn Malik have announced they are going their own ways after more than two years together. News of the split broke earlier in the day in British … Read …
The best social media stock by far this year is not Facebook or Snap — it’s Twitter
The best-performing social media stock of 2018 isn't the group's long-standing leader Facebook or the resurgent Snap, but Twitter. Shares of Twitter have run up nearly 50 percent year to date, practically doubling Snap's 24 percent year-to-date gain and leaving shares of Facebook, up less than 5 … Read More