It’s the Snapchat that never was. Or was briefly at least. Everyone remembers Vine, right? Well, probably not. But we have to try to remember an app that was in service for five whole years in a…
Instagram thwarting hackers with non-SMS 2-factor authentication
After an in depth article shared on Motherboard detailed how criminal hackers have been targeting Instagram users with unique usernames to steal their accounts or, in some cases, cryptocurrencies, the…
More data compromised in Timehop data breach than initially thought
Timehop has just admitted more personal information was compromised than they initially thought when their data was breached on July 4th. Timehop is a popular app that shows users exactly what they we…
Instagram is helping users deal with it’s algorithm
Instagram’s undoubtedly confusing algorithm has been an issue for some time, which is probably way they’ve officially launched their “You’re All Caught Up” feature after …
Is Snapchat launching its own gaming platform?
Snapchat is reportedly exploring new ground as it tries to outrun Instagram’s efforts to copy its features. According to a report by The Information, this new ground involves the building of a g…
Twitter has started taking a tougher stance on fake bots and online abuse
Popular social media website Twitter has said it is taking steps to address fake accounts that are often used to post spam, fakes news, or abuse as well as taking tougher action against online trolls.…
Facebook privacy glitch changes posts from private to public
In the latest in a long line of Facebook security and privacy mishaps, the company is letting 14 million users know whether or not their posts were accidentally changed from private to public because …
Here’s how Instagram’s algorithm works
Since Instagram decided to ditch chronological feed two years ago, the algorithm of what shows up on your feed has remained somewhat of a mystery. The Facebook-owned company has kept quiet about how t…
Have you seen Snapchat’s privacy video?
Privacy settings and personal data are both topics of conversation at the moment. It all started with Facebook and Instagram with the Cambridge Analytica disaster. Since then many other services such …
Snapchat’s new Send and Request feature aims to promote privacy
While Snapchat may be the original proprietor of sharing data, before the likes of Instagram began copying its ideas. Now, to get a leg up on its competitors by expanding its location sharing features…
Snapchat introduces non-skippable video ads
You might have noticed an increase in adverts on Snapchat, most notoriously showing up as you flick between Stories. However, it now appears Snapchat has, for the first time ever, introduced non-skipp…
Can another redesign bring Snapchat back from the brink?
Since the platform’s last redesign, Snapchat has had to face a backlash of controversy from users. Things only got worse when Kylie Jenner decided that she was ‘sooo over’ the social…