Social Media Archive
08 Feb 2015
Will Twitter let users pay for verified accounts?
Would you pay for that little blue checkmark next to your Twitter handle? According to tech investor Jason Calacanis, users may soon get the opportunity to do that. On Friday, Calacanis appeared on CNBC’s Halftime Report and claimed the social network is set to introduce verification for all — for a price. “For $1 a
08 Feb 2015
Facebook updates celebrity-loving Mentions app
Facebook rolled out an update on Thursday to its celebrity-focused Mentions app, making it easier for high-profile users to interact with fans. In addition to sharing on Facebook, Mentions users can now add other people — including bandmates, teammates or colleagues — and hashtags to the “Mentions Feed,” a feed of posts in the app, as