Facebook makes changes to its data use policies
Facebook changes that will affect you. (Shutterstock) Facebook moved ahead Friday with changes to its privacy policies that make it clear that the company can include users’ profile pictures, location...
View Article‘Catch an Illegal Immigrant’ event is canceled amid public outcry
This photo was posted on the Facebook event page announcing the “Catch an Illegal Immigrant” event, which was scheduled for Wednesday but was canceled Tuesday amid public outcry. (Facebook/Lorenzo V....
View ArticlePsychology of social media and narcissism: Are we self-obsessed?
Are you a social media narcissist? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of “likes,” “tweets,” and maybe even “selfies.” In this age of ever-increasing social media, the number...
View ArticleFacebook celebrates its 10 year anniversary by celebrating you
FILE – This May 16, 2012 file photo shows the Facebook logo displayed on an iPad in Philadelphia. More Americans check Facebook daily than read the Bible every day. Facebook has created a personalized...
View ArticleHacking School Computers: Students seem to be one step ahead
A group of Corona del Mar High School students are accused of hacking into computers to change grades and access tests. (Shutterstock) School officials and administrators are increasingly concerned...
View ArticleFacebook’s Mark Zuckerberg named top US philanthropist
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg biggest giver in 2013. (Shutterstock) SEATTLE (AP) — Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, were the most generous American philanthropists in 2013, with a donation of...
View ArticleInternships that pay more than your job does
You’ve heard about Google internships, so now allow us to introduce to other incredible internships. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) This is the time of year when some students are thinking about spring break...
View ArticleAnti-Social Media: A New Trend?
So you don’t dare say it, but you know someone has to. That’s what apps such as Yik Yak are for, helping you speak the truth on social media. (YikYak.com) Now that everyone from your auto mechanic to...
View ArticleFacebook news feed, minus all the auto posts
A recent tweak to Facebook’s News Feed algorithm may mean more of what you want when you log in. (Photo: Shutterstock) A recent tweak to Facebook’s News Feed algorithm may mean more of what you want...
View ArticleLatino stars embrace the World Cup spirit
View gallery There’s no better feeling than the sound of goal “GOOOAAALLL!,” and if you’ve been following up on this year’s World Cup, by now you’d be aware that the Latin American national teams are...
View ArticleShakira breaks world record thanks to Facebook
Shakira keeps amazing us, and now she’s a Guinness World Record holder for reaching 100 million likes on Facebook. (Photo: Facebook/@Shakira) Shakira has literally dominated Facebook! Guinness World...
View ArticleRedes sociales: claves para llegar al joven consumidor latino
Los latinos son el segmento que más crece entre la población estadounidense, pero no cualquier segmento hispano sino el cliente “premium” para cualquier compañía: los jóvenes latinos. ¿Y dónde...
View ArticleCompanies finding larger Latino engagement in Spanish social media
McDonald’s @MeEncanta Twitter Campaign, launched back in summer 2011, featuring a fully Spanish website for Hispanics. (Twitter/@MeEncanta) Latinos are the fastest growing segment of the population —...
View ArticleFacebook closes $21.8-billion deal for WhatsApp
Facebook on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 completed its acquisition of the mobile messaging service WhatsApp for almost $22 billion, up from the original $19 billion when the cash-and-stock deal was struck...
View ArticleLATISM recognizes the best in everything cyber Latin@
LATISM celebrates the best of Latinos in social media, and you can celebrate too by voting in their conference. (Shutterstock) The modern Hispanic is an internet savvy one. A Pew Research report last...
View ArticleThe top 10 Latinos followed on Facebook
We took a look at the top 10 Latinos on Facebook. After all, every artist wants to be on the most-followed list of celebrities in social media, so we wanted to do justice to our most celebrated Latinos...
View ArticleNew net neutrality bill could jeopardize Netflix and Google speeds
Net neutrality laws could change the very nature of how we think and use the Internet. (Shutterstock) Congress is considering a bill, backed by Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.),...
View ArticleQue?! Makano surpasses Ruben Blades on Facebook
It’s official. Urban star Makano beats out salsa legend Ruben Blades on being the Panamanian star with most Facebook followers. (Photo: Twitter/@MakanoMusic, @RubenBlades) You’d think that because of...
View ArticleHow one dress divided the world
Is the dress black and blue or white and gold? What do you see? (Photo: Twitter) I was enjoying a show with my nephew and niece Thursday night, when I skimmed through my phone and the first thing I saw...
View ArticleCristiano Ronaldo has beat Shakira’s Facebook record
Cristiano Ronaldo of Madrid reacts during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between FC Schalke 04 and Real Madrid at the Veltins-Arena on February 18, 2015 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo...
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