Social Media

Hulu draws more bidders

2013-05-25 00:00:00

Yahoo Inc., fresh off its $1.1-billion deal this week to acquire personal blogging site Tumblr, got in line Friday to pick up video streaming site Hulu. The late bid by the cash-rich Internet portal giant came on the same day that the Santa Monica...

Emily Schuman whipped up Cupcakes and Cashmere in her spare time

2013-05-24 19:48:00

The gig: Emily Schuman, 30, is the lifestyle maven behind the popular blog Cupcakes and Cashmere, a confectionary collection of stylish outfits, recipes, home decor tips and do-it-yourself projects. Think Martha Stewart meets Carrie Bradshaw. The blog...

Battle of the Burgers 2013: Show us your Memorial Day burgers!

2013-05-24 16:30:00

Attention, grillmasters! Fixing your special burgers this Memorial Day weekend? Take a photo and enter your recipe in our 2013 Battle of the Burgers! And while we've got your attention, may we introduce you to some competition. George Levinthal of...

Facebook delays U.K., France release of HTC First to improve software

2013-05-24 13:21:00

Facebook has decided to indefinitely delay the release of the HTC First, the so-called "Facebook phone," in the United Kingdom and France in an effort to improve the device's software before entering another market. The HTC First and Facebook Home, an...

Google's new search feature helps users sort through photos

2013-05-24 07:30:00

Not to be outdone by Flickr’s upgrade to 1 terabyte of storage this week, Google has pushed out another feature for its Google+ photo-sharing service. Google’s computers will scan images that a user uploads to his or her Google+ account...

Google looking at buying Waze traffic app, report says

2013-05-24 08:10:00

Google is reportedly in talks to acquire Waze, a popular Silicon Valley mapping startup that gets its information by crowdsourcing from users. Waze, which has managed to grab a loyal following in a market filled with giants that include Apple, Google...

'Arrested Development' kicks critics in the teeth at its own peril

2013-05-24 05:10:00

Television critics of the world unite: Let's start reviewing shows whenever the heck we get around to it. That's the model Netflix appears to be recommending with its decision to release 15 episodes of "Arrested Development" Sunday without making any...

‘Destiny’ trailer: ‘Law of the Jungle’ shows action, no gameplay

2013-05-23 18:53:15

Justin Bieber may sue guests if they break his home's NDA

2013-05-22 18:20:00

Justin Bieber may sue guests who visit his home if they violate his non-disclosure agreement. It's all so very hospitable. The 19-year-old pop star is asking for $5 million in damages if guests violate a waiver he's having everyone who visits his...

UCLA surgeons using Vine, Instagram to video tweet brain surgery

2013-05-23 11:01:00

Even as hospitals struggle with keeping patient information secure in the digital world, more and more are finding that some patients are willing to publicly share intimate moments. UCLA’s Health System became the latest healthcare provider to...

Twitter adds two-step verification option to help fend off hackers

2013-05-23 08:31:00

Twitter has rolled out a two-step verification, a feature users can turn on to give themselves more protection against would-be hackers. The verification method makes it harder for hackers to take over Twitter accounts that don't belong to them by...

Watch NASA's live chat with Chris Hadfield, ISS astronauts at noon

2013-05-23 11:15:00

Streaming video by Ustream Three astronauts who recently returned to Earth after living aboard the International Space Station will answer questions from the public in a live Google Hangout on Thursday. The online chat starts at noon PDT, and you...

An iPhone showing the Twitter and Facebook apps, among others.

2013-05-21 14:13:00

Amy Cheesman, 28, social media manager Why did you choose to come here tonight? We like the cavernous atmosphere. It's a little different. It reminds me of those fun basement parties in college. And I think we always want to keep that happening. What are you drinking and why?

2013-05-16 00:00:00

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev: Fangirls feel sorry for "Jahar," the nickname he used as a Twitter handle and that is now part of dozens of hashtags (#FreeJahar is a favorite), Facebook pages and Tumblr blogs.

2013-04-19 00:00:00