Researchers at the University of Missouri and University of Kansas think so. They concluded social media use has "no significant negative effect on social interactions or social well-being." Michael Kearney, assistant professor at the MU School of Journalism, says changes in social–media use were not … Read More

Malayalam actor Priya Prakash Varrier's wink took the Internet by storm and catapulted her to superstardom. But such social media stardom does not always lead to immediate real-life success. Many actors and reality television stars say social media stardom could result in plum opportunities; some … Read More

They've been the two preferred mobile-first social networks for years, and little has gotten in their way. Any apps that have sprung up as challengers have faded into oblivion. Remember when people talked about Ello for a hot second in 2014? Or Google Plus back in 2011? This week, a …

In recent conversations with Siegel+Gale's experience team, we considered how AI will be a game changer in 2018. “Try to unearth small improvements that will have an impact on customers. Don't force it and don't try to be too clever,” says Will Shaw, producer. “For example, I am a fan …

AI-powered chatbots promise intelligent digital assistants that are available 24/7 to resolve your customer requests affordably, consistently and very quickly. Companies can use predefined rules in a decision tree to understand and solve customer queries. Eventually, they can apply machine learning to … Read More

Snap Inc.'s stock value tanked a day after Kylie Jenner tweeted her dissatisfaction with the Snapchat app, proving that a high-profile celebrity can cause knee-jerk drop or rise in stock market. With rising popularity of social media, celebrities' activities are increasingly playing a significant role in the stock … Read More

Snapchat is a popular social outlet that allows people to create stories with pictures and videos to share with their friends for up to 24 hours. However, the app's most recent update includes new that people are not about. The new update includes a different layout, improved “Bitmojis”, more fonts …

Last week, mainstream media outlets such as CNN, Reuters, and The Verge reported that Snapchat's stock dropped, taking $1.5 billion or roughly 3% of the company's market capitalisation with it, due to a tweet by Kylie Jenner. Like most matters in the world, the real story is not so simple. …

AUBURN – They look cute and cuddly, but the 60 animals taken from 4 Buron Terrace will not be ready for adoption until they are thoroughly evaluated by veterinarians. On Tuesday police removed 32 dogs, including many puppies, and 28 cats and kittens from the small ranch house owned by …

Now a reward has been increased to $10,000 for anyone who turns in a tip this month that leads to his capture, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Benitez is wanted for failing to appear in court on charges of aggravated assault of a public servant and evading …