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How to make a MyIdol character that actually looks like you
Since MyIdol is entirely in Chinese, we've done some of the hard work for you.
5 tips to make Facebook Messenger work better for you
Facebook Messenger isn't the most popular app, but these handy hints could help.
Smugglers use social media to lure migrants in the Mediterranean
Human traffickers throughout North Africa and the Middle East are using Facebook, Viber and other social media tools to recruit hopeful migrants.
Anita Sarkeesian, Ashley Judd aren't ignoring violent trolls — they're fighting back
Women are fighting back against online harassment.
Pinterest bets it knows just where you'll pin that barn wedding photo
Pinterest is getting smarter.
Facebook's new notifications tab is a robust mini-news hub
The social network confirmed it plans to roll out the new tab to mobile users across the U.S. first, then go global.
Not on Twitter 24/7? Highlights curates what you may have missed
The Android-only feature notifies users twice a day on their smartphones about content they've missed.
14 traits every successful social media manager should have
The days of getting by with simple knowledge of how to schedule tweets in advance or research hash tags are long over.
Facebook now has 1.44 billion monthly users
The social network may have missed Wall Street's estimates for its latest quarter, but it continues to grow at a healthy clip when it comes to users.
Periscope and Meerkat officially banned by the NHL
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly nixed usage of the popular apps in a memo.
Astronauts celebrate Earth Day with incredible photos, video
Astronauts are beaming down photos of Earth from space to celebrate Earth Day 2015.
10 ways to just be yourself — and build your brand — on social media
To be successful on social media, your brand needs to come across as authentic, not robotic. Here are 10 ways to achieve that.
12 photos of seasons transforming around the globe
We saw the very best of cherry blossom festivals, snowstorms, sunshine and crunchy autumn leaves in your photos.
Well, hello there: WhatsApp voice calling is coming to iPhone
You'll soon be able to make free calls from within the iOS version of WhatsApp.
Facebook Likes don't go as far as they used to in News Feed update
A News Feed update announced Tuesday, which will roll out over the coming weeks, will somewhat deemphasize the Facebook Like.
Twitter cracks down on 'violent threats' with new tools and updated policies
Twitter has faced criticism that it hasn't taken abuse and harassment seriously enough.
Your social media cheat sheet for perfectly sized images
If you set a photo with screwy dimensions as your profile pic or cover photo, you've immediately set the tone all wrong.
The problem with using Facebook to fight crime
The fundamental problem with policing via social media data is that it misrepresents what social networks actually look like on the ground.
Don't get fired: This app will delete your embarrassing posts on social media
If you've ever worried about your prior social media posts coming back to haunt you, a new app may be able to help.
Twitter now lets you receive direct messages from any user
Twitter announced on Monday that all users will now have the option to receive direct messages from any other user.
Mark Zuckerberg responds to Internet.org criticism: 'We fully support net neutrality'
The Facebook CEO said Internet.org and net neutrality "can and must coexist."
Instagram addresses nudity, harassment in updated guidelines
Instagram clarifies its stance on nudity and abuse.
Capture the transformation of seasons for our photo challenge
Next week, we'll select our favorite photographs and feature them on our site.
Here's why Facebook's Internet.org is crumbling in India
A group of Internet companies have withdrawn support from Internet.org following a backlash in India over net neutrality.
The force is with these new Star Wars emoji for Twitter
This is not a drill.
14 ways to dramatically improve your Facebook ad campaign
Fourteen entrepreneurs share quick and easy ways to supercharge a Facebook ad campaign.
Hey, Meerkat and Periscope: You have a (softcore) problem
Barely three months in, Meerkat and Periscope have a problem: sexually charged content.
Facebook tests its own version of the away message
The sidebar status is an away message that shows up in the current sidebar pane of Facebook's mobile app and disappears after 12 hours.
Twitter rolls out new homepage to attract logged-out users
The revamped version gives visitors a better idea of its content.
Chrissy Teigen Instagrams her stretch marks, which are a normal part of life
Chrissy Teigen is judging you if you're judging her.
Jack White asked Coachella to put phones away; it didn't listen
Coachella 2015's biggest highlights, according to explosive Twitter trends.
How to add a Pinterest button to your iOS sharing options
Pin with ease while on the go.
Even The Rock could use some Pinterest inspiration
Mostly cod recipes.
Jack Dorsey once had carpal tunnel, but thinks Amazon Echo can help
Twitter's chairman is big on voice-recognition technology and live video streaming.
Twitter's latest experiment gives search results a makeover
Twitter is testing a revamped search design on the web.
Facebook launches standalone messaging app for the web
Unlike the mobile app, the social network claims it will not force the new service on its users.
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