Twitter Is Sending More Clicks To Publishers As Facebook Sends Fewer, New Data Show
Facebook is now sending just 2.5 visitors to publishers’ sites per post for every one visitor Twitter sends. Twitter is becoming a more valuable tool for the news business as Facebook overhauls its feed.
Facebook Is Banning Cryptocurrency And Initial Coin Offering Ads
Say goodbye to ads like “Use your retirement funds to buy bitcoin!”
This Is Who's Hacking Right Wing Twitter
A bunch of small-time hackers infiltrated prominent conservatives’ Twitter accounts, and they claim they DM’d the President.
Here's What Facebook's Local News And Events Section Looks Like, Live In Action
Facebook is testing a new local news and events module as it revamps its News Feed following a series of controversies. Here's what the test looks like live inside the platform, for users in Olympia, Washington.
This Is Facebook's News Survey
Two straightforward questions with big implications for news publishers.
Twitter COO Anthony Noto Is Stepping Down
Anthony Noto was instrumental in building Twitter's live video strategy.
More Than 50,000 Russia-Linked Bots Tweeted About The Election During The 2016 Campaign
Late Friday and ahead of a possible government shutdown, Twitter shares new updates on Kremlin-linked manipulation of its platform.
YouTube Is Assembling New Teams To Spot Inappropriate Content Early
Following a series of scandals and advertiser boycotts, YouTube is taking a more proactive approach to hateful and offensive content.
Nonprofits Are Bracing For Facebook's New News Feed
“We use Facebook for good. You would think that’s the sort of content they’d want to promote on the platform.”
Comments Are The New Shares In Facebook’s Rethought News Feed
Back-and-forth discussions in the comments get priority as Facebook introduces sweeping News Feed changes.
Facebook Is Making Big Changes To Your News Feed
The company will prioritize posts from friends and family members over posts from publishers and brands.
In October, Twitter Promised An Ad Transparency Center In 'Coming Weeks.' Where Is It?
Responding to Russian election meddling on its platform last October, Twitter promised to introduce an ad transparency center "in the coming weeks." There's still no sign of it.
Facebook Is Shutting Down M, Its AI Concierge
Once upon a time, Facebook hoped to give us all personal, AI-powered virtual assistants ...
This Guy Got The AirPod He Lost On The Tracks Back After He Tweeted About It
A cry of despair, followed by an act of good faith by a rail system that uses social media.
Twitter Just Explained Why It Doesn't Block World Leaders Like Trump
"Blocking a world leader from Twitter or removing their controversial Tweets would hide important information people should be able to see and debate," Twitter says.
Mark Zuckerberg Says He's Focused On Fixing Facebook's Serious Problems
Zuck is committing his 2018 to fixing problems with abuse, hate, and foreign interference on Facebook. In 2009 he promised to wear ties.
Twitter Temporarily Locked Sheriff David Clarke's Account Over A Violent Tweet
The top Trump supporter and former Milwaukee sheriff got sent to Twitter time-out.
19 Things BuzzFeed Tech Tried And Liked In 2017
All the innovations, apps, hacks, habits, gadgets, and robovacuums that made our lives a little better this year.
Turn Off Twitter's Algorithm And You'll Still Be Stuck With Old Tweets
Opting out of Twitter's algorithm removes some old tweets from your timeline, but not all of them.
A Year In Twitter Missteps And Apologies
Twitter's 2017 was pretty bumpy.