Twitter is keeping copies of direct messages sent through the social network even years after users delete them, according to security researcher Karan Saini. Saini, who told TechCrunch that he harbored “concerns” over the long retention of data, found old direct messages for Twitter accounts that were already taken down in an archive acquired through…

Instagram has always been very much a mobile-focused offering, though it’s true to say that in recent years the team has shown a little more love for the web version of the photo-sharing service. The latest feature that could be on its way to Instagram’s web interface is direct messaging.

Live video is coming to LinkedIn. The social networking service aimed primarily at professionals is launching LinkedIn Live this week for businesses and individuals to broadcast to one another, according to TechCrunch. Streams are expected to include events such as conferences and product announcements, as well as Q&As from influencers on the platform. Other real-time…

A study done by the firm Mblm finds that YouTube is now the most trusted brands among millennials for the first time. The popular video sharing website climbed up in the annual study, moving up from third place in 2018 and coming ahead of both Apple and Netflix in final 2019 rankings.

After a year of focusing on the network’s “health,” Twitter’s monthly active user numbers are down while revenue for the company is up. On Thursday, February 7, Twitter shared the fourth quarter and 2018 year-end report with investors, highlighting the company’s financial growth and user decline.