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Google makes Web search more social
AFP, Published on 18/02/2011
» Google is making Web search more social, weaving posts from the Twitter, Flickr, Blogger and other accounts of a user's friends into search results.
Yap.TV lets viewers chat as they watch
AFP, Published on 12/02/2011
» Startup Yap.TV believes that whether shows are streamed over the Internet, airwaves, or cable lines people will always want to talk about what they are watching.
In Iran, Internet surfers battle cyber police
AFP, Published on 03/02/2011
» Western sanctions have done little to stop the flow of computers and software to Iran, where the real challenge for cyber surfers is getting around local censors who block thousands of websites, including Facebook and YouTube.
Facebook lets advertisers 'sponsor' user updates
AFP, Published on 27/01/2011
» Facebook is rolling out options for advertisers to pay to "sponsor" comments people make about businesses, places or products at the world's largest online social network.
Facebook tightens user security
AFP, Published on 27/01/2011
» Facebook on Wednesday announced heightened privacy controls for members of the world's largest online social network.
Yahoo! net profit jumps, revenue slips
AFP, Published on 26/01/2011
» Yahoo! reported Tuesday that its net profit more than doubled in the final three months of last year, despite a slip in revenue due to its online search deal with Microsoft.
Twitter 2011 ad revenue estimated at $150 million
AFP, Published on 25/01/2011
» Microblogging sensation Twitter is expected to rake in $150 million in advertising revenue this year, according to a study published Monday.
US Army gives soldiers a few tips on social media
AFP, Published on 22/01/2011
» The US Army issued soldiers a new handbook on social media this week, warning troops to think twice before divulging some information on Facebook or Twitter that could be exploited by adversaries.
Russia faces rare Internet copyright challenge
AFP, Published on 21/01/2011
» Russia's loose copyright protection laws were put to the test Thursday when prosecutors filed charges against a social network user who put 18 of his favourite pop group's songs online.
Facebook delays plan to share contact information
AFP, Published on 19/01/2011
» Facebook, in its latest privacy flap, on Tuesday delayed a plan to share home addresses and mobile phone numbers of its members with outside developers of applications.