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This is Facebook’s answer to Yelp

You can search for businesses and services on Facebook—but will you?

On Dec 15, 2015 by Selena Larson

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Google says bug caused search results to push down competitors

Google says the unfair search results were unintentional.

On Nov 24, 2015 by Selena Larson

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Yelp study shows more negative reviews toward minority-owned businesses

Yelp reviews can impact gentrification.

On Nov 13, 2015 by Selena Larson

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Twitter joins CISA opposition ahead of Senate vote on the controversial cyber bill

Privacy groups say CISA provides inadequate protections for Americans' personal data.

On Oct 20, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Getting that Silicon Valley cash is harder than it looks

The formula won't work forever.

On Oct 7, 2015 by Matt Lubchansky

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Why Peeple won’t save us from jerks

A controversial new app doesn't understand how the Internet works.

On Oct 7, 2015 by Miri Mogilevsky

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After avalanche of criticism, CEO of Peeple tries to make it ‘positive-only’ app

Everyone hated the app before. No one will use it now.

On Oct 5, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

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Republican lawmaker introduces bill to end this somehow-legal business practice

Supporters say bad Yelp! reviews are a matter of free speech.

On Sep 17, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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5 websites besides Ashley Madison that someone should adapt for TV

Obviously we need an Ask Jeeves-based sitcom.

On Aug 28, 2015 by [email protected]

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Carly Fiorina reviews TSA on Yelp, likely breaks site rules

To be fair, you'd give the TSA a terrible review too.

On Aug 18, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

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You can now rate U.S. government agencies on Yelp

What could go wrong?

On Aug 18, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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The Thing is a legendary roadside tourist trap. How the hell is it still in business?

Nearly 250 billboards have drawn travelers to the Thing since the '50s. Are they any match for the Internet?

On Aug 17, 2015 by Joey Keeton

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Yelp will now help you find the shortest hospital wait times

Warm hands, cold heart, 2 stars.

On Aug 6, 2015 by Curt Hopkins

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American dentist identified as killer of beloved lion

The online reaction is brutal.

On Jul 28, 2015 by Curt Hopkins

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Queer Review aims to find the country’s most LGBT-friendly businesses

The process of finding LGBT-friendly businesses has long been a trial-and-error minefield.

On Jul 25, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara