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New Recap Feature Added to Twitter

Twitter has added a new recap service for iOS users. The service is designed to help users see relevant and popular tweets quickly. The feature was first talked about in…

Twitter Enhances Abuse-Reporting Services

Social media giant Twitter has released a number of improvements to its harassment and abuse reporting services. The micro-blogging service has made it easier for users to report harassment and…

IBM, Twitter to Partner on Business Data Analytics

IBM on Wednesday announced a partnership with Twitter to help shape business decisions using data collected from tweets worldwide. IBM will help businesses predict trends in the marketplace and consumer sentiment…

French Bank, Twitter Team Up for Money Transfers Via Tweets

One of France’s largest banks is teaming up with social network Twitter this week to allow its customers to transfer money via tweets. The move by Groupe BPCE, France’s second largest bank…

Twitter Sues Justice Department for Right to Reveal Surveillance Requests

Twitter has sued the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation seeking the right to provide more specifics about the extent of U.S. government surveillance and requests…

MIT, Twitter Team Up on $10M Social Media Project

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Twitter are teaming up on a $10 million project to better understand social networks and figure out new ways to benefit from them. As…

Coming Soon: A “Buy” Button on Twitter

Past rumors have indicated that Twitter might launch a service that allows users to purchase products without leaving the site. Now sources are saying that this plan will, in fact, be…

Twitter Reveals U.S. Government Requests For User Information

Twitter’s latest transparency report shows that the number of requests for user information, with the most requests coming from the U.S. government. The micro-blogging site released its fifth transparency report…

Twitter Admits to Diversity Problem in Workforce

Twitter acknowledged that it has been hiring too many white and Asian men to fill high-paying technology jobs, just like several other major companies in Silicon Valley. The lack of…

Celebrities Only: The Newest Facebook App

Facebook has finally come out with its quietly tested, long awaited iPhone app, Mentions, now available for download. But if you want to get any use out of it, get famous…

Tweetary app updated for iOS 7

Social networking has become not only a pastime but a tool with which to document one’s life. It is possible today to relive memories just by scrolling down a webpage….

Xbox Adds 45 New Apps Including Twitter, HBO GO, Major League Gaming

Xbox users have reason to cheer as the console is offering 45 new apps, including Twitter and HBO GO, and will be coming soon to the Xbox One and Xbox…

Twitter to Take India Election Innovations Global

U.S. social networking company Twitter is planning to replicate parts of its India election strategy across countries that go to polls this year, after it emerged as a key tool for politicians…

Twitter Reportedly in Talks to Acquire SoundCloud

Twitter is reportedly in talks to acquire Berlin-based audio sharing site SoundCloud, according to people familiar with the development. According to Recode, Twitter is considering making an offer, but currently…

Amazon Launches Shopping Via Twitter

Online retailer Amazon has announced a partnership with Twitter that allows users to add products to their shopping carts by tweeting a special hashtag. They can do so by replying…