Online and social media romance scam bilks dozens of senior citizens out of more than $2M
Five people from Houston and Atlanta were charged on suspicion of scamming dozens of senior citizens out of more than $2 million through online dating and social media apps.
Dad shares one last beer with sons in photo taken hours before cancer death
In a viral photo, a father is shown having one last beer with his sons hours before he died of cancer.
Montana boy's feathery handmade Big Bird costume is a hit on social media
A little boy’s homemade Big Bird costume is being praised for its detail and cuteness.
UC Berkeley students fight fake news, take on bots
Two UC Berkeley students say their concern over divisive, political propaganda on social media has motivated them to create a way to help users identify Twitter accounts run by automated programs or bots.
Facebook Conference: What's next?
Ryan Eldridge, co-founder of Nerds on Call Computer Repair, talks about the Facebook Developers' Conference and what may come from it.
Crime caught on social media: Analysis
UC Hastings law professor David Levine discusses social media and how it's being used to broadcast crimes in action.
Stanford study examines fake news
Stanford researcher Sarah Cotcamp McGrew spoke to KTVU News @ 4P about a new study that found that a majority of young students were unable to determine the difference between fake news and real news.
Former Facebook employee talks 'fake news'
Adam Schrader spoke to KTVU News @ 4P about fake news and how it is impacting Facebook users.
Tech Talk: Twitter shuts some accounts down
Twitter has taken action to stop posts by some fringe groups. Ryan Eldridge, co-founder of Nerds on Call Computer Repair, spoke to KTVU News @ 4P about the developments.
Social media linked to clown scare
Social media is being used to disseminate threats made by people dressed as clowns. Amanda Shepherd was on the KTVU News @ 4 to talk about the trend.
Raiders player flirts with US Olympian
Oakland Raiders tight end Colton Underwood asked U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman on a double date -- all on social media. The player comments on his flirting.
Instagram rolls out 'Stories'
The new Instagram feature is expected to lure SnapChat fans over to Instagram.