The redesigned News Feed is simpler, cleaner and designed to be consistent across desktop and mobile devices. Here are a few reasons why that’s a good thing.
Social Networking
Twitter to Take TweetDeck Web-Only, Axe Facebook Integration
We had a good run, TweetDeck. Thanks for the memories.
App.net Goes Freemium
The open, ad-free social network now lets users join for free — with limits.
To Poutsch, Your Opinion Matters
The social networking startup allows users to ask and answer questions — and provides respondents’ demographic data.
Highlight Update: Share Photos With Nearby Folks
The people-finding mobile social network now lets you share pictures with folks in your vicinity.
How to Check Your Facebook Privacy Settings
Facebook hasn’t said when it will roll out Graph Search more broadly. Still, it’s worth taking a few minutes to check over your profile–if only for the peace of mind that your Facebook presence is squeaky clean.
Nextdoor’s Neighborly Social Network Hits Version 2.0
A San Francisco startup brings safety alerts, classifieds and other features to real-world neighbors.
Ask Him Anything: Bill Gates Takes Questions via Reddit
In an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on social news site, Reddit, Bill Gates answered questions about his foundation’s work and, of course, technology.
Don’t Call that Storm ‘Nemo’? Twitter Begs to Differ
You might not know it from all the Twitter chatter, but the blizzard’s not called “Nemo” — at least not officially.
Instagram’s Web Feed Keeps It Clean, Keeps It Simple
Instagram users can now view their photo feeds through any web browser. This web-based Instagram Feed is a simple one, mimicking the look and feel of Instagram’s mobile apps.
Friend Finder or Location Tracker? Facebook’s Trust Problem, Visualized
Facebook is reportedly working on a smartphone app that can track your location. Or if you want to use spicier terminology, it’s working on a “location tracker.” Everybody panic!
Universities Turn to Tumblr to Reach Prospective Students
How Tumblr is becoming a popular tool for engaging applicants and documenting student life at colleges and universities.