FTC Sends Letters To Social Media “Influencers,” Says To Stop Pretending You’re Not Getting Paid
With so many people making a living on social media these days, the line between real life and advertising is more fuzzy than ever. When…
Apple To Allow In-App Tipping, But Only After They Take 30%
Apple users will soon be able to do something that’s been missing for quite a while: receive and send tips directly from mobile apps. But…
Uber CEO Kalanick Takes Diminished Role Amidst Scandals
Amidst a number of far-reaching scandals that have plagued ride hailing app Uber in the last few months, the company announced today that co-founder and…
COVFEFE Act Would Make Presidential Tweets Official Record
If new legislation introduced today passes, social media posts would become official presidential record. The “Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically for Engagement” Act, which bears…
The Walking Dead Named Most Talked About Show on Social Media
It’s no secret that The Walking Dead is a wildly popular show, and a major hit for AMC. But in addition to being glued to…
You Can Now Contact Government Officials Straight From Facebook Posts
Having your voice heard by a government official just got a little easier thanks to a new Facebook feature. Instead of going on a Facebook…
Musk: AI Will Beat Humans at Everything by 2030
Most people would agree that computers can handle tasks better than humans. But billionaire SpaceX founder Elon Musk says that in just over a decade…
Twitter’s Common Censorship Could Actually Be Unconstitutional
Could Twitter’s censorship actually be unconstitutional? That’s what a recent article in the Washington Post argues, saying that the site’s banning of extremist speech could…
New Google “Buy” Button Lets Users Shop Straight From Search
Thanks to a new Google feature that’s now in beta, it will be a little easier to make a purchase of an item you’re searching…
The Most Commonly Misspelled Word in Wisconsin is ‘Wisconsin’
Despite the prevalence of auto correct software in virtually everything we use today, plenty of people still turn to Google for help spelling words. In…