Facebook and Instagram ban ‘sexual’ use of eggplant and peach emojis

Facebook and Instagram ban ‘sexual’ use of eggplant and peach emojis

Facebook, which has been caught in a bipartisan battle over political ads, is waging a different type of war against -- eggplants and peaches?

Facebook, which has been caught in a bipartisan battle over political ads, is waging a different type of war against -- eggplants and peaches?

‘No problem, I can adapt’: Realtor gets clever after ‘for sale’ sign is vandalized

‘No problem, I can adapt’: Realtor gets clever after ‘for sale’ sign is vandalized

A Canadian realtor got creative with his marketing after one of his signs was vandalized. Alan Stilwell, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, shared a photo of himself standing next to the vandalized sign. On his visage depicted on the sign, vandals apparently drew squiggly eyebrows, sunglasses, a squiggly mustache and a goatee, all etched in what looks like black marker. 

A Canadian realtor got creative with his marketing after one of his signs was vandalized. Alan Stilwell, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, shared a photo of himself standing next to the vandalized sign. On his visage depicted on the sign, vandals apparently drew squiggly eyebrows, sunglasses, a squiggly mustache and a goatee, all etched in what looks like black marker. 

Is Facebook getting rid of ‘Likes’?

Is Facebook getting rid of ‘Likes’?

Facebook, a massive and lucrative platform built on constant engagement, is now going to start hiding likes.

Facebook, a massive and lucrative platform built on constant engagement, is now going to start hiding likes.

Florida sheriff warns parents about more apps following arrest of 23 suspected child predators

Florida sheriff warns parents about more apps following arrest of 23 suspected child predators

The sheriff's office had previously released a list of 15 apps parents should watch out for, noting the apps can be used by predators targeting children. Following the latest series of arrests, investigators updated the list to include six additional apps.

The sheriff's office had previously released a list of 15 apps parents should watch out for, noting the apps can be used by predators targeting children. Following the latest series of arrests, investigators updated the list to include six additional apps.

Plenty of Fish bans face filters on its dating platform

Plenty of Fish bans face filters on its dating platform

The dating app Plenty of Fish announced it will ban face filters after conducting a survey that found many people believe using a filter is deceptive.

The dating app Plenty of Fish announced it will ban face filters after conducting a survey that found many people believe using a filter is deceptive.

Police: Missing Florida teen seen on Instagram video tied up and crying

Police: Missing Florida teen seen on Instagram video tied up and crying

The Davie Police Department is searching for a missing teenager whose family says they received a video call showing her tied up to a chair with a rope around her neck.

The Davie Police Department is searching for a missing teenager whose family says they received a video call showing her tied up to a chair with a rope around her neck.

Fashion brand ripped on social media for creating ‘school shooting hoodies’

Fashion brand ripped on social media for creating ‘school shooting hoodies’

A fashion company faced severe backlash on social media after showing models wearing hoodies covered in bullet holes with the names of schools where mass shootings happened.

A fashion company faced severe backlash on social media after showing models wearing hoodies covered in bullet holes with the names of schools where mass shootings happened.

‘Try our new BYOB’: Popeyes tells customers they can bring their own bun to make chicken sandwiches

‘Try our new BYOB’: Popeyes tells customers they can bring their own bun to make chicken sandwiches

While the Popeyes chicken sandwiches remain on people’s minds, the fried chicken chain offered a solution for those who couldn’t get their hands on the item – bring your own buns.

While the Popeyes chicken sandwiches remain on people’s minds, the fried chicken chain offered a solution for those who couldn’t get their hands on the item – bring your own buns.

Fox4ward: Influencing Others on Social Media

Fox4ward: Influencing Others on Social Media

Sometimes, having lots of friends and followers online can turn into a lucrative career.  For Social Media Influencers, "likes" and "clicks" translate into dollars.

Sometimes, having lots of friends and followers online can turn into a lucrative career.  For Social Media Influencers, "likes" and "clicks" translate into dollars.

Twitter account of Twitter's CEO Jack Dorsey hacked

Twitter account of Twitter's CEO Jack Dorsey hacked

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account was hacked on Friday, the company confirmed after the profile posted offensive tweets.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account was hacked on Friday, the company confirmed after the profile posted offensive tweets.

New Texas laws: Illegal to send unsolicited nude photos

New Texas laws: Illegal to send unsolicited nude photos

As states push to criminalize the sharing of intimate photos to get revenge on former sex partners, Texas is teaming with Bumble to crack down on people who send unsolicited nude images on dating apps and elsewhere in cyberspace.

As states push to criminalize the sharing of intimate photos to get revenge on former sex partners, Texas is teaming with Bumble to crack down on people who send unsolicited nude images on dating apps and elsewhere in cyberspace.

Posting selfies makes you seem ‘less likeable' and ‘more insecure,' researchers say

Posting selfies makes you seem ‘less likeable' and ‘more insecure,' researchers say

New research from Washington State University finds that people who post selfies more than those who don’t are viewed as less successful, more insecure and less likeable.

New research from Washington State University finds that people who post selfies more than those who don’t are viewed as less successful, more insecure and less likeable.

Online dating is now the most popular way for US couples to meet, study finds

Online dating is now the most popular way for US couples to meet, study finds

Online dating has become the most popular way for U.S. couples to meet, and has replaced more traditional ways of finding love, new research shows.

Online dating has become the most popular way for U.S. couples to meet, and has replaced more traditional ways of finding love, new research shows.

Chick-fil-A, Popeyes spark heated Twitter debate over best chicken sandwich

Chick-fil-A, Popeyes spark heated Twitter debate over best chicken sandwich

Popeyes and Chick-fil-A have sparked a Twitter feud over who boasts the best chicken sandwich, causing a social media frenzy as people began to choose sides in the latest fast food face-off.

Popeyes and Chick-fil-A have sparked a Twitter feud over who boasts the best chicken sandwich, causing a social media frenzy as people began to choose sides in the latest fast food face-off.

Instagram is rolling out two features to curb online bullying

Instagram is rolling out two features to curb online bullying

Internet platforms can often be a hostile space where some people say incredibly mean and abusive things, sometimes under pseudonymous profiles. Instagram said Monday it is rolling out a couple of changes on its platform to curb online bullying and make it more of a safe space for young people. These features were promised at Facebook’s F8 conference in late April 2019. 

Internet platforms can often be a hostile space where some people say incredibly mean and abusive things, sometimes under pseudonymous profiles. Instagram said Monday it is rolling out a couple of changes on its platform to curb online bullying and make it more of a safe space for young people. These features were promised at Facebook’s F8 conference in late April 2019.