Twitter has recently launched Automated Verification, making it easier for brands to establish their online credentials and avoid trolls and imposters. Keeping it real Now brands can apply for Verified status by clicking on this link. You'll need to provide information regarding contact details, images, website, and have your tweets set to public. Once approved, …
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Can't get enough of live streaming but don't always want to broadcast to the world? Consider clever new app Peek. Peek-a-boo Peek is designed for private streaming between contacts, family, and friends. Sort of like Messenger compared to Facebook. Once installed, Peek mines your address book to make instant live streaming more streamlined. Live action …
You’ve likely seen Facebook posts showing heart-wrenching images of desperately ill children, asking you to comment ‘Amen’. This is a common type of social media hoax called ‘Like farming’. Other common hoaxes include offers of free goods like airfares, phones and tablets, or competitions offering prizes like cars and holidays. Entry can involve Liking a …
Pinterest has rolled out new features making it easier for users to shop on the platform. Pin to win Buyable Pins, which first launched on mobile last year, have now come to the web. Pinterest has also added a Shopping Bag, which lets you shop for multiple items, either on desktop or Android. Simply drop …
In a bid to make managing ads (and spending dollars) easier, Twitter has introduced a new dashboard for marketers and SMEs. Dash it Twitter Dashboard is an app designed to help businesses better connect with their customers and the community. Available on iOS and desktop, Dashboard is designed as a one-stop-shop to understand all your Twitter-related …
It’s been a big month for Facebook Live – the streaming service got longer, enhanced features, and even audience targeting. Now Twitter’s Periscope is keeping up with the Joneses with its latest raft of updates. Trailer Park The major new announcement is Highlights. Essentially this will create a short hype reel for every Periscope broadcast …
If Elton John's Rocket Man said "it's gonna be a long, long time," it appears LinkedIn didn't want to listen. The professional social network has created an iOS caching service called Rocket Data, promising a more efficient system for managing app data. All this science The company built Rocket Data after finding Apple's existing Core …
Welcome to Instagram Business, please come in and enjoy your new home for insights. Revealed in June and announced as 'coming soon', Instagram's business tools are rolling out now across Australia, New Zealand and the US. To mark the launch, Instagram has posted a series of help pages to introduce users to the tools. Get …
The Messenger experience just became more immersive, nabbing the popular Instant Articles feature from the Facebook app. Fast and friendly The latest move comes as the company continues to separate Messenger from Facebook, most recently giving the app a home screen to replace its list of active conversations. Instant Articles allows Facebook to keep users …
Facebook has taken its first step towards solving part of the world's internet problem, introducing a new wireless access platform designed to assist remote areas. OpenCellular is currently in a testing phase, and the hardware will be made open source for other researchers and companies to join in the build process. Global community Developed to …