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Instagram’s fundraiser stickers could lure credit card numbers 2019-02-18 17:04:37Mark Zuckerberg recently revealed that commerce is a huge part of the 2019 road map for Facebook’s family of apps. But before people can easily

YouTube under fire for recommending videos of kids 2019-02-18 13:31:24More than a year on from a child safety content moderation scandal on YouTube and it takes just a few clicks for the platform’s recommendat

UK parliament calls for antitrust, data abuse probe 2019-02-17 19:01:25A final report by a British parliamentary committee which spent months last year investigating online political disinformation makes very uncomfortabl

VCs aren’t falling in love with dating startups 2019-02-17 12:09:44Coinciding with Valentine’s Day, Crunchbase News took a look at the state of that most awkward of pairings: startups and the pursuit of finding

Even years later, Twitter doesn’t delete your direct 2019-02-15 13:57:50When does "delete" really mean delete? Not always, or even at all, if you're Twitter.

TikTok spotted testing native video ads 2019-02-14 16:51:29TikTok is testing a new ad product: a sponsored video ad that directs users to the advertiser’s website. The test was spotted in the U.S. TikTok

First look at Twitter’s Snapchatty new Camera feature 2019-02-14 11:48:20Twitter has been secretly developing an enhanced camera feature that’s accessible with a swipe from the home screen and allows you to overlay ca

Instagram confirms that a bug is causing follower 2019-02-13 09:28:01Update: Instagram says the issue will be fixed by 9AM PST on Thursday. Update: we’re expecting to have this issue resolved by 9 a.m. PST tomorro

Manipulating an Indian politician’s tweets is worryingly easy 2019-02-13 06:46:01Here’s a concerning story from India, where the upcoming election is putting the use of social media in the spotlight. While the Indian governme

2018 really was more of a dumpster fire 2019-02-13 06:00:53Around 37 percent of Americans were subjected to severe hate and harassment online in 2018, according to a new study by the Anti-Defamation League, up

No, your tweets aren’t awful. Twitter’s Likes are 2019-02-12 19:59:53Update: Twitter said the issues have been resolved. We’re happy to report that these issues are now resolved. Thanks for your patience! —

Instagram is now testing a web version of 2019-02-12 15:11:49Insta-chat addicts, rejoice. You could soon be trading memes and emojis from your computer. Instagram is internally testing a web version of Instagram

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Samsung Galaxy S10 leaks in official TV ad 2019-02-19 06:47:00Samsung really hasn't been very good at keeping its upcoming flagship, the Galaxy S10, under wraps. The phone leaked time and time again — we'

Tefal air fryers, Kenwood stand mixers, Philips juicers, 2019-02-19 06:05:46The kitchen is the spiritual hub of the home. Don't even try and convince us that it's the living room. The kitchen is where food is prepared and th

Dude autotunes his cat miaowing and the results 2019-02-19 05:40:40 Madonna and Cher are no strangers to the odd bit of autotune. But, cats — yep, cats! — are admittedly a new one on us.  Joaquin Ba

NHL reporter comes within inches of a puck 2019-02-19 05:21:24Phrases like "close call" and "near miss" are often overused — but in this case they almost feel like an understatement. On Monday night, th

Huawei's P30 flagship now has a launch date 2019-02-19 04:35:04Huawei has officially announced the launch date and place for its P30 flagship phone: March 26, Paris.  The event was announced on Twitter with t

Ken Jeong has some hilariously questionable answers to 2019-02-19 04:33:31 Why bother asking a medical professional your sensitive medical questions when you can just ask Twitter? Since a lot of people apparently tweet out

Jimmy Fallon made Steph Curry drop weird phrases 2019-02-19 01:24:12 Did Steph Curry's interviews over the 2019 NBA All-Star weekend seem full of weird turns of phrase to you? It's all Jimmy Fallon's fault. For a

Stephen Colbert also thinks Trump's national emergency lacks 2019-02-19 01:21:19 Trump's state of emergency seems a bit, well, not much of an emergency. You might've figured that one out already, but Stephen Colbert was just a

Netflix's 'Friends From College' won't be back for 2019-02-19 00:35:06Another Netflix series has bitten the dust. Friends From College won't be returning for a third season, the show's co-creator Nicholas Stoller revea

Seth Meyers slams Trump's golf trip: 'In a 2019-02-18 23:21:51 Late Night host Seth Meyers absolutely eviscerated Trump's press conference regarding his declaration of a national emergency to build his border

Huawei founder speaks amid pressure: 'The U.S. can't 2019-02-18 20:10:24The founder of Chinese electronics giant Huawei said it doesn't need the U.S. to survive.  Ren Zhengfei spoke to the BBC in his first interview

Please enjoy the unnecessarily lit 'Act My Age' 2019-02-18 18:53:52One Direction may have disbanded three years ago, but their songs are still undeniable meme-worthy bops.  You've probably stumbled across this b

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The differences between cryptocurrencies, virtual, and digital currencies 2019-02-19 04:14:27Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. Rife

Here are the 5 hottest startups in Finland 2019-02-19 04:00:23Although Finland has one of the lowest population densities in the EU, it’s responsible for 10 percent of global startup exits. We’ve also

Why Huawei CFO’s arrest is sparking tension between 2019-02-19 03:55:35While Huawei is selling tons of phones worldwide, it’s facing a grim time in the US with plenty of lawsuits and governmental bans against i

Laws can’t keep up with sex robots’ ethical 2019-02-19 03:35:57From the Drudge Report to The New York Times, sex robots are rapidly becoming a part of the national conversation about the future of sex and relation

Jack Dorsey’s latest idea for kinda-editable tweets sounds 2019-02-19 02:16:36We’re probably no closer to getting an edit button for tweets than in the past several years (what’s taking so long?), but I’m glad

Homenum Revelio! AI will destroy sperm donor anonymity 2019-02-18 15:56:06Maybe you’re a full-time student trying to come up with next month’s ramen budget. Perhaps you’ve just lost your job and you’r

What big cities can learn from the small 2019-02-18 12:45:25It was like navigating traffic in an electric-powered egg on wheels. The canton of Schaffhausen is just 30 minutes away from the Swiss capital of Zuri

2.7 million patient calls to Swedish healthcare hotline 2019-02-18 11:56:21The audio recordings of 2.7 millions calls made to 1177 Vårdguiden — Sweden’s healthcare hotline — were left exposed to anyone

4 unconventional phones we reviewed in the past 2019-02-18 11:03:59We test a lot of phones here at TNW, which is no surprise considering just how many handsets are released every month. Because we’re lovely, we&

Master the Adobe Photoshop essentials with this $29 2019-02-18 09:30:00Your photos of the gorgeous world around you are only going to be as gorgeous as your photographic editing capabilities. You might as well brush up no

Why Germany wants to block Facebook’s Messenger-Instagram-WhatsApp merger 2019-02-08 04:27:07Facebook made a splash recently when CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s plans to integrate its messaging platforms on Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp were

Here are the 5 hottest startups in Italy 2019-02-08 04:15:15Italy may be a latecomer to the booming startup scene but it’s fast becoming a hotbed of new tech talent. Red tape and bureaucracy were some of

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Superheroes Are Fun in the Movies But a 2019-02-19 07:00:00Businesses win with super teams.

9 Questions to Ask Candidates' References 2019-02-18 18:00:00Job seekers aim to present themselves in the best light. But the very people they offer to validate their claims might point to other useful informati

3 Fast Ways To Get Good Press 2019-02-18 16:33:00Whether you're a publicist or a brand ambassador, these tips will improve your chances of getting your emails returned.

(Podcast) Barbara Corcoran Reveals How to Not Be 2019-02-18 15:03:00The investor and entrepreneur shared her insights about financial know how and leading with your strengths.

Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Secrets to Success 2019-02-18 13:30:00Rebecca Minkoff and Rosie Mercado share how they succeed through adversity and inspire women entrepreneurs.

5 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Glean From Their Kids' 2019-02-18 13:00:00Remember that teacher you loved in second grade who was so honest and constructive in her advice? Be that kind of entrepreneur.

What 'Branding' in This Age of Renewed Interest 2019-02-18 12:30:00What the space industry has taught us is that shifting from a 'me' to an 'us' mindset is motivating. Does your marketing reflect that?

Does Something Feel 'Off' About Your Mentor-Mentee Relationship? 2019-02-18 12:00:00Don't ignore these 3 red flags that indicate your relationship is toxic.

Facebook Is a 'Digital Gangster' (60-Second Video) 2019-02-18 11:50:00Three things entrepreneurs should know today.

3 Business Lessons That the Worst Year of 2019-02-18 11:30:00Going 'all in' on cryptocurrency as a business was a huge mistake, this contributor now acknowledges.

Entrepreneurs Can't Afford to Stint on Disability Insurance 2019-02-18 11:00:00Illness or injury can be disastrous, especially for those living paycheck to paycheck.

Are Your Goals Too Small? Here's How to 2019-02-18 10:30:00See your life transform by setting goals like these.

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JPMorgan Chase Rolls Out Digital Token 2019-02-15 14:01:38JPMorgan Chase on Thursday announced that it has created and successfully tested a digital coin. Each JPM Coin represents $1 in funds held in designat

LinkedIn Launches Streaming Video Service as Private Beta 2019-02-13 12:36:18LinkedIn has launched an invitation-only private beta of LinkedIn Live, a streaming video feature. The service initially will be available in the Unit

4 Surefire Ways to Get E-Shoppers to Pay 2019-02-12 14:36:05I don't have to tell you how difficult it is to find and attract customers online. With millions and millions of businesses all vying for attention,

Spreading CRM's Message 2019-02-12 13:43:33I've recently been writing a lot about platforms -- not about any one in particular, but about the importance of platform to the future of what we al

5G Is Key to T-Mobile, Sprint Merger 2019-02-11 15:02:21Over the last several quarters, I have heard opinions of the pending T-Mobile, Sprint merger from every corner. Those who are pro-merger focus on all

OceanX and the E-Commerce Subscription Wave 2019-02-08 08:00:00Becoming a subscription provider used to be a big and expensive task. To get into the game, a vendor needed to build a subscription business model rig

Will the Sharing Economy Kill Personal Ownership? 2019-02-07 08:00:00The social networking era brought about a sharing economy. We share not only our lives, but also everything from cars to clothes to chickens, yes chic

The State of Selling 2019-02-06 15:06:55What's the state of the selling profession today? In brief, it fluctuates significantly based on economic circumstances and a company's position in

Zuckerberg's Take on Facebook's History Raises Eyebrows 2019-02-06 14:25:19Musing about Facebook's first 15 years, CEO Mark Zuckerberg positioned it as a David confronting a Goliath composed of hierarchical institutions. Fac

How Do You Build a Software Company? 2019-02-05 13:07:02How do you build a software company? There are certainly things you need to do and not do on the way to building a successful software company, but th

Wading Into the E-Book Publishing Waters 2019-02-04 14:21:03Writing and publishing an e-book can be a great way to develop your brand, reach a broad audience, and potentially increase sales of your products or

7 Timeless Tips for Small E-Commerce Businesses 2019-02-01 11:33:49From big companies to small-town mom-and-pop shops to "mompreneurs" working from home, e-commerce is the key to keeping revenue streams flowing and