The WhatsApp message delete window just got 10x longer
Vanishing conversations are all the rage these days, and it's one feature that WhatsApp notably lacks. Though everything that passes through WhatsApp is encrypted, that doesn't really help when you say something you think better of upon further reflection. Enter WhatsApp's “delete for everyone” … Read More
How would Twitter have handled Rutgers-Princeton in 1869? Ask Politi!
The day is Nov. 6, 1869. The scene is an empty field where, someday, a gymnasium for the college that calls this place home will be built. The event is the historic first collegiate football game between Rutgers and Princeton — and, to no one's surprise, people losing their minds …
Twitter Suspends Some of Its Most Popular and Annoying Accounts
Over the weekend, Twitter suspended some of its most popular accounts, some of which had millions of followers, for violating rules regarding spam. Those accounts include “@Dory, @GirlPosts, @SoDamnTrue, Girl Code/@reiatabie, Common White Girl/@commonwhitegiri, @teenagernotes, @finah, … Read More
A Rey of sunshine for black twitter shade
When the sun sets on Sunday afternoon you know very well what that means as Twitter fans await Sunday night Twitter, and If you know you are easily bruised log out of social media because Black Twitter is ready to snatch wigs. However, things played out a little differently last …
Join the New Offspring Facebook Group
That's why we've just launched Offspring: A Lifehacker Parenting Group on Facebook. … All you have to do is comment on the first post in the Facebook group, and tell us your best parenting hack. We'll pick our … This contest is not sponsored, administered, endorsed, or associated with Facebook. …
You can now use licensed music in videos – Facebook
INTERNATIONAL – Facebook and music labels such as Universal Music Group and Sony / ATV Music Publishing have partnered for the company's latest initiative to allow users on Facebook to use licensed music in videos posted on Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and Oculus. Warner Music Group … Read More
Moderate Facebook use promotes happiness in adults with Autism spectrum disorder
New Rochelle, NY, March 12, 2018 — Among adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a new study has shown that those who use Facebook, in moderation, are happier than those who do not. This finding could not be generalized to overall use of social media, however, because the same was …
What makes you a social media addict?
Ever wondered what makes you use social media so much? Blame the interaction of your personality traits, as researchers have found that it can impact the likelihood of developing an addiction to social networking. The study findings suggested that personality traits in particular — neuroticism, … Read More
TBS’ ‘iHeartRadio Music Awards’ Drums Up Big Social Media Numbers
Several TV shows and specials lit up social media on Sunday, with three entertainment shows drawing more than 1 million social media interactions, according to Nielsen. TBS' coverage of The iHeartRadio Music Awards drew a whopping 10.8 million combined Facebook, Instagram and Twitter … Read More
Social Network director extremely uninterested in social networks
Shared on noted social media website Instagram by Never Let Me Go and One Hour Photo director Mark Romanek, Fincher responded to a … reply makes it very clear that not only does he not intend to use social media, but that he rejects the rules of decorum that govern …