Social Media

One of the big trends to watch for this year at Fashion Week is digital experience.

Both eBay and Facebook were experiencing technical difficulties on Wednesday, but the source of the outages was unclear.

Given today’s 24-7 hyperconnected world, I’m not so sure if ‘Your computer or your life?’ would lead us all to the right response with an appropriate sense of urgency.

With Twitch, millions of people watch live and recorded footage of other people playing video games — in much the same way that football fans tune in to ESPN.

Facebook is reportedly forcing users to download its standalone Messenger app to take advantage of mobile messaging.

Google has reportedly finalized a deal to purchase video game startup Twitch for around $1 billion, according to VentureBeat. Acquisition talks were first reported by Variety in May.

A new search engine wants to change the way you browse the web.

A third-party researcher predicts Twitter will accelerate user growth in emerging markets over the next few years. 

Airbnb will give some “anonymized” user information over to authorities. 

Another big name out of Silicon Valley is looking to enter the world of the elusive disappearing messaging app, underscoring the resiliency of the niche market.

Advancing tech is adding dimensions to video games and other entertainment – so much so it might soon help users feel the ping of a digital gunshot.

The mobile food ordering app cooked up a solid debut with shares opening nearly 54% above the IPO price of $26.

Six days after banning Twitter, Turkey's prime minister moved to block Google’s YouTube. 

With Twitter usage booming after Turkey's prime minister "banned" the site, social media's powerful role in political revolutions has been highlighted, now more than ever. 

Social networking giant Facebook is reportedly exploring a $60 million acquisition of startup Titan Aerospace, which makes near-orbital drones. 

Temperatures are cold in most of the country, but the tech sector is heating things up with a slew of earnings reports, IPO filings and one big very big acquisition.

Yelp is reportedly partnering with Yahoo to bring its local business listings and reviews to the search engine. 

Heading into its four-year birthday, the digital pin board Pinterest is finally on track to give behemoth Facebook a run for its money.

Do any tech companies know the difference between PR hype and PR savvy? Let’s find out.  

Snapchat reportedly turned down a $3B or more cash offer from Facebook, as the founder and CEO intends to hold off on a deal until at least 2014.