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Why did Twitter just lose 9 million users?
Twitter just lost a whopping 9 million users, the company behind the social networking service announced today, in an ongoing effort to wipe out bots and spam on the platform while making more money in the long run. And it appears to be working. Twitter made a profit for the fourth successive quarter, as reported […]
Spotify officially releases playlist submission feature
Spotify now lets artists send music they want to be considered for official playlists. Check out below how to do it. Read more: Everything coming to and leaving Netflix in November Spotify started testing the playlist submission feature a few months ago, but now it’s officially available for all artists. The tool lets artists and labels share […]
Soundcloud users can now share songs directly to Instagram stories
Gone are the days of screenshotting the tracks we’ve been listening to on Soundcloud and posting them to our Instagram stories. Now, the two social media giants have announced a partnership where users can share the songs they’ve been listening to and post them to their Instagram Stories directly from SoundCloud’s app. Read more: Instagram now […]
Is Twitter finally adding an edit button?
Twitter users have been begging for an edit button for years. A number of celebrities even tried to get the feature by tagging the company’s official profile with no luck. However, that might be changing soon. Read more: Here’s how to win a year of free burritos from Chipotle Twitter has been weirdly reluctant to add […]
Instagram now lets you video chat with even more friends
Instagram is updating the video chat feature so you can connect with even more friends. The feature lets you video chat with anyone you have an active direct message with. Read more: 10 Instagram hacks to take your story to the next level Instagram added the video chat feature in June, allowing users to video chat with […]
You can now watch videos and browse YouTube at the same time—here's how
YouTube is finally letting you watch videos and browse the website at the same time. The new “Miniplayer” feature is about to make user’s lives much easier, especially ones prone to multitasking. Check out how to access it below. Read more: Disturbed announce massive world tour ahead of new album After years of having users browse […]
Youtube is down and the internet isn't sure what to do—UPDATED
UPDATE: OCT. 16, 11:01 P.M. EST YouTube is now back up. The video site’s Twitter account responsible for updates, troubleshooting tips and help revealed the news. “We’re back! Thanks for all of your patience,” the account tweeted. “If you continue to experience issues, please let us know.” We’re back! Thanks for all of your patience. […]
Most Americans can't recognize social media bots, says study
A recent study from Pew Research Center found that Americans don’t have a lot of knowledge of social media bots. While two-thirds of Americans have heard about them, not everyone feels confident they can distinguish bots from humans. Read more: Stephen Hawking posthumously predicts consequences of superhumans According to the study, 66 percent of Americans are aware […]
Facebook launches chat rooms for groups
Facebook is launching chat rooms for Groups. But don’t worry, you won’t get thousands of new notifications a day—unless you want to. Read more: Lil Xan uses the N word during mall fight Starting today, the company is giving Facebook Group members the ability to launch chat groups with up to 250 members. The Groups and Messenger […]
Apple Music adds Genius lyrics to thousands of songs
Genius and Apple Music today announce an exciting partnership for lyrics lovers. Pairing the website’s database of songs lyrics with thousands of tunes on the streaming service, you can now read Genius lyrics in-app on Apple Music. Read more: 13 misheard pop-punk lyrics you’ve been singing wrong your entire life The site once known as […]
Could Amazon Alexa be able to tell when you're sick?
If you thought Alexa was weird, fear not, it’s about to get worse. And it’s not because the devices are going to start laughing at you again. Amazon reportedly has patented a new version of the device that can tell you when you’re sick Read more: Music piracy is still very much a thing, study finds Ok, […]
Snapchat tries to win back users with daily shows
Multimedia messaging paragon Snapchat is unveiling its own scripted programming in a bid to lure users back to the app among competition from Instagram. The 12 new “Snapchat Originals” were announced today, as reported by TechCrunch. Read more: Hear Gerard Way sing on Jimmy Urine’s new song The shows will appear in the Discover section […]
Instagram is using AI to find bullying in posts
Instagram is now using artificial intelligence to root out bullying in photos and captions, the Facebook-owned photo and video-sharing app announced Tuesday. The same technology is also being applied to Instagram live videos. To roll out officially in the coming weeks, the new tech gives the ‘gram a better handle on in-app bullying. It goes […]
Will you be able to use your voice to send Facebook messages soon?
Facebook Messenger has been internally testing a feature that would allow users to send messages via voice. The Facebook extension also has plans for the feature to allow users’ voices to trigger voice calls and set reminders. Read more: LaCroix faces lawsuit over “all-natural” label, responds to allegations Facebook’s newest possible advancement would allow people to […]
Nintendo patents case that makes your phone a Game Boy
Looks like Nintendo is planning a case that turns your phone into a working Game Boy, according to a patent found by Siliconera. Wanna rock some old-school video games on your smartphone with the look and feel of the classic handheld? Read more: Listen to twenty one pilots’ new album ‘Trench’ The patent, shown here, […]
Facebook changes grace period to recover account
Facebook is giving users more time to decide if they want to recover or get rid of their accounts after deleting them. Read more: Here’s how to unlink Spotify from your Facebook account Facebook is extending its deletion grace period from 14 to 30 days, the Verge reports. This means that users now can take up to […]
Here's how to unlink Spotify from your Facebook account
If you created your account Spotify with Facebook, disconnecting the two accounts isn’t an easy process—but you can do it. Check out below to learn why and how to unlink the accounts. Read more: Spotify, Ancestry to create DNA-curated playlists Facebook has had its fair share of issues over the years with everything from a bug that made private posts […]
Smartphones aren't to blame for young people's loneliness, survey says
It’s almost a given that you’re going to feel lonely at some point in your life. And a new survey says that young people are the loneliest age group, overall. But that may not be due solely to smartphone use, as is often suggested. Read more: Apple update makes fear of texting the wrong person […]
Spotify starts letting indie artists upload music directly
Streaming giant Spotify today announced that certain indie artists will now be able to upload music directly to to the service, bypassing the need for third-party distributors, as reported by Billboard. It’ called Spotify For Artists. Read more: Spotify is being sued for gender discrimination And will be available to a “select group” of independent […]
The new PlayStation classic will make you feel all kinds of nostalgic
Sony announced the PlayStation Classic today, and it will take 90s kids right back to their childhood. Read more: Fall Out Boy, BFMV, Slipknot featured on ‘WWE 2K19’ soundtrack According to a blog post by Sony, the new PlayStation Classic is a miniature version of the 1994 console, featuring similar controllers and packaging. So, if you missed the original […]
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