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Twitter two-factor authentication rolling out now

, May 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

As tipped late last month, Twitter has begun rolling out two-factor authentication. This will allow users to require both a password and a verification code that gets sent to them via SMS on their mobile phone. The feature is disabled by default, so you'll need to go into your account settings in order to enable it. Read The Full Story

Twitter granted pull-to-refresh patent for “defensive purposes” only

, May 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Twitter announced today that they have been granted a patent for the popular pull-to-refresh gesture that you see in many mobile apps. However, as a part of the company's new Innovator's Patent Agreement, Twitter agrees only to use the patent for "defensive purposes." Otherwise, the company will need Loren Brichter's permission, the man who invented the gesture. Read The Full Story

Syrian Electronic Army cyberattacks The Financial Times

, May 17th 2013 Discuss [0]

Another day, another cyberattack by the Syrian Electronic Army. This time the hacktivist collective targeted The Financial Times, making a nuisance of itself by taking over several of the company's Twitter accounts, as well as changing the titles of posts on The Financial Times' blog posts to "Hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army." While the actions themselves are annoying, one message in particular crossed the line when it sent readers to a video of an execution. Read The Full Story

Google+ amplifies mobile reach: how in-site reccommendations will affect the reader

, May 13th 2013 Discuss [0]

Google is continuing its push for more Google+ features, and today it has announced a new addition for mobile users to take advantage of. Essentially, the new feature suggests other articles to read to mobile users when already reading a specific article. The content that gets recommended is based on relevancy, popularity, the author, and other minor factors. Read The Full Story

Flipboard update brings SMS sharing, proves that text messaging isn’t dead

, May 13th 2013 Discuss [0]

Flipboard has updated its iOS app to add even more features on top of the recently-updated 2.0 version that was released on iOS and Android not too long ago. Today's update brings new profile pages, a new "Friends" category, improved sharing that now comes with SMS support, and the ability to save an image to your camera roll by tapping on it. Read The Full Story

Microsoft’s Bing integrates Facebook Likes and comments

, May 10th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft is continuously adding new features to its Bing search engine, and this time around the company has added integration for Facebook that allows users of the social networking site to comment and Like stuff directly in Bing search results. Microsoft has been researching ways to distinguish itself from Google, and it seems social is the way to go for them. Read The Full Story

Facebook Trusted Contacts suggests safety from a locked-out account

, May 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Facebook is rolling out a new feature called Trusted Contacts, which allow you to choose three to five friends to help you if you ever get locked out of your account. If you're ever locked out, your trusted contacts can step in to prove that it's actually you needing to get back into your account. From there, Facebook will give security codes needed to log in to your account. Read The Full Story

Facebook rakes in $1.46b revenue, 751m mobile users in Q1 2013

, May 1st 2013 Discuss [0]

Facebook has reported its Q1 2013 earnings today, and there seems to be mixed results across the board. The company scrounged up $1.46 billion in revenue, which is up 38% from the same quarter last year, but it's not up to par from where the company was at over the summer. As for net profit, the company earned $312 million and earnings of 12 cents per share. Read The Full Story

Facebook for Windows Phone enters beta, brings high-res photos and Timeline

, Apr 30th 2013 Discuss [0]

The connection between Microsoft and Facebook is becoming tighter as Microsoft has announced what they're calling the Facebook for Windows Phone Beta app program. This marks the first time that the Facebook app for Windows Phone will enter into an extensive beta program, but it will allow users to submit bugs and feedback to improve on the app. Read The Full Story

Facebook losing millions of users, according to study

, Apr 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

Ever feel like Facebook's becoming a bit dull lately? Maybe it's your friends who are driving you nuts with their political rants, or you may just be tired of the concept of social networking. Whatever the case may be, millions of users are experiencing the same feeling, according to a new study that says six million US users have left Facebook in just the last month. Read The Full Story

Twitter for Mac update brings Retina support, improved sharing and uploading

, Apr 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Twitter has updated its Mac app with several improvements that users can take advantage of now. The app has been updated to include support for Retina displays on the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pros, and users will be greeted with improved photo sharing and uploading features, as well as support for 14 more languages. Read The Full Story

AP Twitter account hacked with fake White House explosion claim

, Apr 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

The Associated Press's Twitter account was hacked today after a tweet was sent out from the account that read, "Breaking: Two Explosions in the White House and Barack Obama is injured." The Associated Press responded shortly after saying that its Twitter account had been compromised, and now the account has been suspended, but it should be back up shortly after Twitter and the AP resolve the issue. Read The Full Story
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