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Getting thin with a little help from friends
Stacey Vanek Smith Jan 9, 2013
Dieters are taking fitness-tracking devices to a new level. They are creating virtual support groups by posting their "body data" on social media networks.
On Facebook, you're for sale
David Weinberg Dec 21, 2012
Now that it's publicly owned, Facebook needs to generate revenue, so it's looking for more ways to monetize its users.
Facebook tests new paid messaging
Queena Kim Dec 21, 2012
Facebook started testing a new feature yesterday. For a dollar, a stranger can send you a message that’ll land in your directly in your inbox.
Instagram retreats from policy changes
Queena Kim Dec 21, 2012
The photo sharing app Instagram is retreating from its new privacy policy after users cried foul. How common are such reversals in the tech world?
Backlash against Instagram over photo policy
Queena Kim Dec 19, 2012
The mobile phone app Instagram rose to fame on its filters. There's the 1970s filter, Nashville and Sierra, which give photos an artistic sheen. Now it might be time to add another one: Rage.
New Instagram privacy policy frustrates users
Bob Moon Dec 18, 2012
Photo-sharing site says it has the right to sell user photos to advertisers.
The CALM Act: No more loud commercials
David Weinberg Dec 14, 2012
Advertisers who turned up the volume to catch the attention of television watchers finally annoyed enough people that Congress outlawed the ploy.
Using scary online photos to motivate saving for retirement
David Brancaccio Dec 6, 2012
Investment company Merrill Edge wants you to start saving retirement, so badly that they've built an online tool that will help you do it, and terrify you in the process.
Facebook and Zynga retool their relationship
Queena Kim Nov 30, 2012
The game company and the giant social network loosen the ties that have bound them.
