Hulu is jumping into the battle for live TV viewers with its own cord-cutter service. It’ll face competition from streaming services like Playstation Vue, SlingTV and DirecTV Now, but Hulu has its advantages. We talk about how Hulu’s reputation and massive catalog will help it find success. CNET’s Ry Crist ordered his lunch through Amazon …

President Obama’s farewell speech dominated Twitter and Facebook feeds Tuesday night, and when the dust settled, one question was still on people’s minds: #WheresSasha? The younger first daughter was missing from the address in Chicago, leaving many to wonder where she was instead. White House officials gave an answer that would make parents proud and students groan. Social Cues is …

All eyes are on the Senate today as some of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his White House cabinet go through their confirmation hearings. People on social media are paying particularly close attention to the hearing for Jeff Sessions, who’s up for attorney general. Protesters are still rallying against Trump’s choice, as the senator’s controversial past raises concerns. On Facebook, …

As Apple’s iPhone turns 10, Facebook and Twitter users are reminiscing about its effect on the tech industry and their ow lives over the past decade. People on social media are also chatting about the Golden Globe Awards, including a certain president-elect who was not happy with Meryl Streep’s speech. Social Cues is our look at what’s trending across Facebook …

Samsung’s profits didn’t burn to ground after all in the Great Galaxy Note 7 Implosion. The South Korean electronics giant on Friday released a forecast for its earnings report for the October-December period, saying it expects a $7.8 billion boost in its fourth-quarter operating profits. This comes even though the Note 7’s fiery recall was expected to cost the company …

One of President-elect Donald Trump’s key campaign promises could have a plot twist. During the campaign, the reality star turned politician guaranteed that the US would build a southern border wall and force Mexico to pay for it. On Friday, he changed his tune on who would be stuck with the bill. Social Cues is our look at what’s trending …

Baby, it’s cold outside, and that’s got things heating up on social media. What’s got everyone’s attention is a heavy-duty winter storm and cold front that will be sweeping its way across the US. Social Cues is our look at what’s trending across Facebook and Twitter. Here’s what people are talking about on social media this Thursday: Winter Storm Watch: …

Twitter is pouncing on another typo in Donald Trump’s tweets. In mid-December, there was “unpresidented” when Trump meant “unprecedented.” On Wednesday, the president-elect misspelled the name of WikiLeaks’ founder in a rather interesting way. Social Cues is our look at what’s trending across social media. Here’s what people are talking about on Twitter and Facebook this Wednesday: Julian Assuage: While …

As the new year starts to pick up steam, social media marches on. On Twitter, people are still tending to their 2016 wounds and making their wishes for what the new year will bring. The US House of Representatives, meanwhile, is trending across Facebook and Twitter after Republicans voted to gut the Office of Congressional Ethics. Social Cues is our …

Whether they want to or not, nearly half of Tumblr‘s users are seeing porn on their dashboards. Tumblr has had a hard time keeping porn off its site. In 2012, Tumblr founder David Carp said 2 to 4 percent of the site’s traffic was porn-related. An Italian study published last month suggests that number has grown significantly. Adult content has …