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The Ello website is seen on the monitor screen September 27, 2014 in Washington D.C. The new social network Ello, described as the "anti-Facebook" for its stand on privacy and advertising, has become perhaps the hottest ticket on the Internet. Created last year as a "private" social network, Ello (www.ello.co) recently opened its doors on an invitation-only basis.

If you’re going to sign up for Ello, do it for the right reasons

June 17, 2018 at 7:10 a.m.

The hottest social network anywhere right now is Ello. Its creators explain it as a social network that doesn't sell ads or sell data about users to third parties because...

Social media fall tune-up: A few things worth doing now

June 17, 2018 at 8:12 a.m.

Every fall, we take a closer look at the leaves and we embrace everything pumpkin spice. There's nothing wrong with that, and there's also nothing wrong with making a few...

6 ways to get social with your new iPhone 6

June 17, 2018 at 8:55 a.m.

You can finally get your hands on a shiny new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus on Friday. Well, technically, because preorders have been swift and the wait list is...

Facebook is going to send you a privacy checkup – do it to stay safe

June 17, 2018 at 9:02 a.m.

If the social media doctor tells you to open up and say ahhhh, do it. This is one checkup you don't want to miss. Back in May, Facebook announced that...

When CBS preempted ‘The Price is Right’ for Obama’s speech, all hell broke loose on Twitter

June 17, 2018 at 9:46 a.m.

Forget ISIS. America has spoken, and it cares much more about TPIR. CBS preempted "The Price is Right" on Friday for President Obama's speech from Wales. And judging by the...

This combination of file photos shows Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence(L) seen at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 2, 2014 in West Hollywood, California and pop star Rihanna seen at the2014 MTV Movie Awards at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on April 13, 2014. Nude photos purportedly showing many top stars, including Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence and pop star Rihanna were circulated on social media Sunday, in an apparent massive hacking leak. Word of the images began spreading early September 1, 2014, amid reports that the photos had been obtained by hacking iCloud accounts, Mashable and other media reported. The leaked photos prompted angry reactions from the stars who had been exposed. "This is a flagrant violation of privacy. The authorities have been contacted and will prosecute anyone who posts the stolen photos of Jennifer Lawrence," Lawrence's agent told entertainment media.

Outsmart the hackers: Keep your social media accounts safe

June 18, 2018 at 8:29 a.m.

The Internet has been abuzz as of late with news of celebrities being hacked and their most intimate, personal photos stolen. What's worse, whoever was responsible has shared the photos...

Facebook Messenger app: What you need to know

June 17, 2018 at 10:18 a.m.

Facebook announced a few weeks ago that it's going to force mobile users to download its separate Messenger app in order to keep chatting with friends. It's rolling out slowly....

Best social media platforms for breaking news

June 18, 2018 at 8:39 a.m.

I participated recently in a Facebook conversation about news consumption on social media. More specifically, which platform is best for breaking news? Two things immediately came to mind: *I prefer...

A television crew prepares for a broadcast in front of a 'like' sign outside Facebook headquarters May 18, 2012 in Menlo Park, Calif.

Too many Facebook likes can make your friends dislike you

June 17, 2018 at 10:50 a.m.

Mat Honan at Wired did a little experiment, where he liked everything -- read: EVERYTHING -- in his Facebook News Feed for 48 hours. Even things he hated. He wanted...

The rule of thirds will change how you share on social media

June 17, 2018 at 11:25 a.m.

My job title is social media editor, but I am above all else a journalist. I became a journalist because I love to write and I'm a stickler for truth....

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