Snapchat cracks down on fake news and clickbait – CNET

As it marches toward an expected spring IPO, the social network is trying to distinguish itself…

Facebook fights against potential hate-speech fines in Germany – CNET

The country is considering penalizing social networks if they don't respond to complaints of hate speech…

Now begins the @realDonaldTrump era – CNET

Think Donald Trump is the first president to use new media to spread his message? Think…

ACLU accuses Facebook of racial bias in hate speech takedowns – CNET

In an open letter, almost 80 advocacy groups say the social network needs to be more…

Snap ready to grow up: Hires Sony exec as chairman – CNET

Michael Lynton, who led Sony's movie and TV studios during a massive hack in 2014, will…

Former Android chief ready to take on the iPhone — again – CNET

The guy responsible for Android, Google's blockbuster mobile phone software, is reportedly coming back with a…

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative adds political firepower – CNET

The philanthropic company started by the Facebook CEO and his wife hires David Plouffe, an Uber…

Marissa Mayer to resign from Yahoo’s board after Verizon deal – CNET

The leftover part of the company after the Verizon deal, which owns a $36 billion stake…