Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson made an Instagram video thanking the professionals who helped his …
On Tuesday, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson put out a video on Instagram thanking the LAFD first responders and the UCLA medical team. SEE ALSO: Dwayne Johnson gracefully accepts his Razzie Award ahead of the Oscars with LOL-worthy speech. In the video Johnson explained that his daughter … Read More
Dez Bryant loses it after cryptic Instagram post
As far as Dez Bryant is concerned, he's a Cowboy until Jerry Jones says otherwise. Sharing a photo of himself in uniform Tuesday on Instagram, the 29-year-old receiver simply captioned the snap, “X.” With NFL free agency kicking off next week — and Bryant potentially getting released by the team … …
Sri Lanka blocks Facebook, Instagram, Viber and WhatsApp as anti-Muslim riots flare up
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity under company policy, said the order was for Facebook, Instagram, Viber and WhatsApp. Some of those networks appeared to be blocked in Colombo, the capital, while others worked sporadically and very slowly. President Maithripala Sirisena declared … Read More
WhatsApp is making this big change to the messaging app and users will love it
As WhatsApp gets more and more popular, actually texting someone is increasingly becoming a thing of the past. And while all too often changes to the messaging app can be a pain to get used to – this latest update is sure to be one that users will love. After …
BlackBerry Sues Facebook in a 7-Count Patent Infringement Lawsuit over WhatsApp and Instagram
Canada's BlackBerry Ltd. has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, claiming they took intellectual property from its BlackBerry Messenger technology. The suit was filed Tuesday in U.S. Federal Court in Los Angeles by Quin Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, the … Read More
Twitter: Just Trust Our Algorithm
So I was out at the movies the other night, one of millions who have been enjoying the new Black Panther movie. We got there early, in time to be indoctrinated by the pre-show entertainment. One of the ads surprised me – it was for Twitter. Ads promoting social media …
Twitter Is Trying to Halt Cryptocurrency-Related Scams on Its Platform
Twitter Inc. is attempting to halt alleged cryptocurrency-related scams spreading via its platform, joining fellow social media companies in striving to cut down on harmful content. Twitter is aware of cryptocurrency-related “manipulation,” and is implementing measures to “prevent these types of accounts … Read More
Wait, What Happened to Our Twitter Account?
About two weeks ago, web editor Raquel Alonzo logged on to our Twitter in order to set up some material, when she noticed at the top of the website a message that read: “Your account (@StudyBreaks) is currently suspended. For more information, please visit Suspended Accounts.” We had no idea … …
‘Have Positive, Real World Impact.’ Why Facebook Is Redesigning Data for Social Good
Facebook's (fb, +2.15%) announcement of dramatic changes to its News Feed to prioritize “meaningful social interactions” — meaning fewer public posts and paid ads, and more photos of friends and family — has drawn concern from companies and brands that rely on the platform to reach their … Read More
BlackBerry is suing Facebook for infringing its patents
The Canadian ex-phone maker claims that the social network has co-opted its innovations. The news: CNBC reports that BlackBerry is suing Facebook and its subsidiaries, WhatsApp and Instagram, for infringing patents covering things like message notifications and image tagging. The response: … Read More