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Facebook's first live-action VR film shows the power of 360 video
Facebook's first original VR film reveals true potential for the future of filmmaking.
Google's ATAP hints at 'ambitious' driving app and Project Ara update
It looks like Google's secretive Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group has some surprises in store for us after all.
By Karissa Bell
Twitter adds BET's CEO to board, bolstering diversity and media chops
Twitter is quickly proving that its board is more than just a "country club of old white guys."
Facebook's biggest livestream yet featured President Obama and a lot of confusion
Live streaming is the Internet's flavor of the moment. That means a lot of experiments -- which can also lead to some failures.
Google's new social app bakes YouTube, Chrome and search into group chats
Spaces is a messaging app aimed at small groups of people that has Google search, YouTube, and Chrome baked in.
By Karissa Bell
Google Chrome plans to start blocking Flash, with a few exceptions
Google is working on making the Flash Player browser plugin obsolete.
Dear Facebook, you're a media company now. Start acting like one.
You know what's really cool? Owning up to the fact that you're a media company.
Vanessa Hudgens gets $1,000 fine for carving heart into rock wall
How not to immortalize your love.
Instagram challenge: Bring back the neon
We have a new Instagram challenge for you and some tips.
By Jon Park
Striking murals turn Google data centers into pieces of art
Google wanted to give the Internet's "homes" some curb appeal.
Why Instagram's new icon and interface suck
I hate the new Instagram icon. You can disagree, but you're still wrong.
By Raymond Wong
10 app icon redesigns: The good, the bad and the ugly
Instagram isn't the only app to get a (questionable) makeover.
By Kellen Beck
Why Facebook's 'Trending Topics' controversy matters
A rare glimpse inside the company's inner workings reveals why there's legitimate reason to be concerned.
Mark Zuckerberg wants to talk to conservatives after trending topics fuss
"We take this report very seriously and are conducting a full investigation," he said.
By Karissa Bell
Uganda blocks Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp as president sworn in for 5th term
It seems the Ugandan government doesn't want people talking about their election or their once and future president -- certainly not online.
Google has big plans for Project Tango this year, report says
It looks like Google is getting ready to make a big expansion to one of its more experimental projects.
By Karissa Bell
Google's Parsey McParseface helps machines understand English almost as well as humans
Computers just got better at understanding human language, and you can benefit from it, too.
Facebook reveals how it picks the 'trending topics'
The most surprising revelation comes in that lack of science behind Facebook's system for choosing important national stories.
Fox News host: Internet stacked against 'conservative thought'
Does Facebook silence conservative voices? Does the entire Internet?
Instagram is testing analytics for businesses, too
It looks like Instagram is also starting to test analytics features for businesses.
By Karissa Bell
What the designer of the old Instagram icon thinks of the new one
Want Instagram to switch its icon back to the original? Be careful what you wish for...
By Pete Pachal
Google will start banning all ads from payday lenders
The move follows a similar effort by Facebook.
By Patrick Kulp
RIP Sunrise, the calendar app too beautiful for this world
Schedule some time to mourn: Sunrise is sunsetting its beloved calendar application.
360-degree photos are coming to Facebook's News Feed
Facebook photos are set to get a lot more immersive.
By Karissa Bell
Google Translate brings Word Lens magic to Chinese
The best translation app is only getting better.
By Kellen Beck
