social networks

Why Microsoft Is Spending $26 Billion on LinkedIn

By Kevin Kelleher

Linkedin Is Asking Millions of People to Change Their Passwords

By Daniel White

This Is What Teens Are Really Doing on Their Phones

By Robert Hackett

Facebook Has a New Way to Keep You Off Google

By Victor Luckerson
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Mental Health Therapy Through Social Networking Could Soon Be a Reality

While still in the development stage, the peer-to-peer technology had "significant benefits"

By Kevin McSpadden

5 Networking Mistakes That Keep You From Getting Ahead

Every single roundup of career advice out there talks about the importance of networking. Less talked-about but just as important is doing it correctly. You might think you’re doing all the right things by hanging...

By Martha C. White

Petition Urges Facebook to Remove Feeling 'Fat' Status Update Option

Among more than 100 feelings offered by the social network

By Gabrielle Olya / People

Facebook Thinks Some Native American Names Are Inauthentic

The social network is barring some Native Americans from logging in

By Josh Sanburn

You Asked: Can I Delete All My Old, Embarrassing Tweets?

Twitter just made it easier than ever for anyone to find all your tweets

By Victor Luckerson

Twitter Joins Partnership to Improve Handling of Harassment Claims

Nonprofit Women, Action & the Media will vet reports of abuse based on gender

By Victor Luckerson

Why Facebook Suddenly Wants to Handle Your Money

It's quickly becoming the biggest battle zone in tech

By Ryan Holmes

This Is How to Stalk Your Teenage Children Online

One mother comes clean

By Belinda Luscombe

Twitpic Is Shutting Down, and It’s Blaming Twitter

“We're sad to see Twitpic is shutting down,” a Twitter spokesperson said.

By Victor Luckerson

5 of the Biggest Facebook Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

The world’s biggest social network turned 10 this year. With 57% of the American population — and 73% of teenagers — among its user base, Facebook has morphed from a way for college undergrads to...

By Techlicious

Barry Diller Wants to Save Ask.fm

In purchasing Ask.fm, which is used by 120 million people worldwide, the Internet mogul is betting he can clean up a star-crossed site

By Jack Dickey

Facebook App Gives Free Web Access to Developing World

So far, the app is only available in Zambia.

By Victor Luckerson

Twitter Sees Big Growth in Earnings, Users

Stock shoots up 25% in after-hours trading

By Victor Luckerson

Calm Down: Facebook Isn’t Manipulating Your Emotions

Yes, they played with your News Feeds. Yes, that’s creepy. But here’s why you shouldn’t be so shocked and upset

By Alice Park

Katy Perry's Movie Is Streaming Directly on Facebook Now

Facebook wants to start selling movies to its billion-plus user base. The social network began renting Katy Perry’s 2012 documentary Katy Perry: Part of Me directly on the pop star’s Facebook fan page Friday. The...

By Victor Luckerson

Facebook Watches Your TV

Facebook wants to make it easier for users to share what they’re listening to or watching. The company today announced an update to its mobile app that will allow Facebook to automatically detect what song,...

By Victor Luckerson
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