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Hispanics Index Higher on Smartphone, Tablet Use for Local Shopping than Non-Hispanics in US, Says Study

Hispanics in the United States (U.S.) are utilizing mobile devices more than ever, and a new report suggests the demographic outpace non-Hispanics when it comes to shopping.

Oscars Selfie on Twitter With Bradley Cooper, Brad Pitt, & Kevin Spacey: Ellen DeGeneres Breaks Record After Celebrity Photo

Ellen DeGeneres is never afraid to do what she wants - even when she is surrounded by some of the world's most prominent celebrities.

Social Media Saturday: Facebook Makes Search History Available, Reddit Tests Breaking News, and a Famous Religious Leader Joins Instagram

This week, Tumblr began reaching out to entertainment marketers, Facebook made everyone cringe by making search history available for perusal, and Reddit is trying to become the future of reporting by adding a live reporting function. All that, and the world religious figure that just joined Instagram: it's time for Social Media Saturday!

Oscars 2014 Predictions: Social Media Predict Oscar Winners [See List Here]

Social networking computed with a number of factors may actually predict the likely outcome of the Academy Awards on March 2, according to Farsite Forecast.

Ariana Grande Twitter vs. Perez Hilton: Series Of Tweets Accuse Grande Of Cocaine Use?

Ariana Grande, the singing sensation, is in a social media war with Celebrity Pop-Culture writer and blogger Perez Hilton. Hilton via Twitter stated that he heard Grande was taking cocaine.

Venezuela Blacks Out Internet, Censors Apps as Ongoing Clashes Hit Cyberspace

With battles on the Venezuelan streets between protestors and security forces ongoing, new reports indicate the Venezuelan government is expanding its actions in the online clash on social media and the internet. While Venezuela's censorship of images on Twitter was widely reported last week, a new report from the Associated Press states that authorities have been cutting off mobile internet service to certain parts of the country this week as well.

Hispanics in Social Media: Latinas Use Social Networks for Friends, Exclusives, and News, Says U.S. Study

Social media has been used to connect with friends and other services, and one demographic utilizing that aspect is Hispanic women in the United States.

Latin America's Internet Users to Hit 393 Million By 2017; Facebook, Social Media Major Influence

Latin Americans' Internet access has been expanding and is projected to grow by nearly 100 million users in the next three years.

Hispanics' Breakfast Habits Analyzed in 'What America (Tw)Eats' Twitter Study

The National got milk? Milk Mustache Campaign teamed with a digital analytics tool to discover Spanish-speaking people have been missing or skipping their morning breakfast.

comScore, Batanga Media Partner to Add 'Depth' and Validate U.S. Hispanic Audience Reporting for Digital Campaigns

Tracking Hispanics' presence in technology has reportedly strengthened as major digital measurement and analytics company comScore teamed with Batanga Media.

U.S. Hispanics on Facebook, Twitter Higher than Non-Hispanic Whites, African Americans; Brands to Connect to Hispanic Consumers

Latinos' $1.5 Billion Spending Power Attracts Brands on Facebook Hispanics' presence on social media surpassed the average non-Hispanic average and brands are set to take advantage such as Facebook.

Nielsen Digital Consumer Report 2014: Two-Thirds of U.S. Consumers Own Smartphones, Impacts Social Media; Hispanics 'Trailblaze' Digital Revolution

One cannot deny the impact social media has had on modern society, and Hispanics are becoming "trailblazers" in the digital revolution.

New Twitter Study Shows Social Media Site Tweets 10,000 Racial Slurs a Day

A new study from UK think tank Demos says Twitter averages over 10,000 racial slurs a day. Twitter, like most social media websites, is no stranger to controversy.

Chile, Argentina, and Venezuela Most Prolific Latin American Cellphone and Smartphone Users in Pew Report

Countries Chile, Argentina, and Venezuela play host to the most prolific number of cellphone and smartphone users among Latin American countries, according to a new Pew Research Center survey that highlights emerging countries' adoption of cell phones, smartphones, Internet access, and use of social media.

Kickstarter Hacked: Crowdfunding Site Reports Breach; Users Urged To Create New Password

The crowdfunding site reports user information stolen but informs users breach has been closed. Another company has fallen victim to the work of hackers.

Venezuela & Social Media: Nation Blocks Twitter Images as Protests Turn Deadly

On Feb. 12, student protestors took to the streets in various Venezuelan cities to protest the government of President Nicolas Maduro. The symbolic date, commemorating the battle of La Victoria, brought many students and opposition supporters to the streets, causing violent clashes against security forces and supporters of the Maduro administration. In an attempt to dissuade protestors, the government has allegedly prevented images from being viewed on Twitter.

Numbers Don’t Lie: Shakira is One of the Most Liked, Loved and Followed Latino Celebrities on the Internet

The Latina sweetheart of social media, Shakira simply can’t seem to shake off the devotion of loyal fans… or followers on Twitter.

Twitter's Facelift: A Step Towards the Facebook Effect or Google+ Fail?

Twitter's CEO said he would do something about the less than user-friendly look of the social network, and it looks like the company is trying to make good on his promise: A new Facebook-looking Twitter profile page has leaked to Mashable.

Facebook Online Video: A Look Back At Walter White, 'Breaking Bad'

Millions have used the new feature celebrating Facebook's 10th year If you've been on Facebook recently you've encountered other users using a new feature launched by the social networking site called Look Back, originally created to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the site, which instantly creates personalized video montages of a user's top posts.

New Snapchat Hack Found by Researcher, So Snapchat Bans Researcher's Account

In recent months, young social media service, Snapchat, has been at the center of security scandals. Jaime Sanchez, a Spanish cyber security consultant for Telefónica, has just uncovered a new cyber security problem with Snapchat - one that can crash your iPhone.

Twitter's Learning Curve Leads to Slow Growth, Scaring Investors

Twitter beat official Wall Street expectations with its first post-IPO quarterly earnings report, but many of the company's investors are selling anyway. The mixed-bag report contained some good news, but also included some stats that have driven away investors.
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