Social Media stories - Page 28
Social Networking for the Antisocial - Cloak
Mon, 9th Jun 2014
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Cloak app launches as the antisocial network, using location data to help users avoid unwanted run-ins with friends.
Too attached? How important is your smartphone?
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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No matter how long we have phones or tablets, there are always new articles around the web about how much time we are spending on them.
Facebook relationship status: Ask?
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Facebook's new 'ask' button lets users query their friends' relationship status directly, igniting mixed feelings about privacy and online social norms.
AWOL telco awakens… but damage is done
Mon, 26th May 2014
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After a month of silence, 24/7 Hosting NZ breaks its AWOL streak, but for their Kiwi customers, the damage is already done and trust is shattered.
What you need to know about 24/7 Hosting NZ…
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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24/7 hosting nz
24/7 Hosting NZ, a supposedly budget-friendly web hosting company in New Zealand, has left angry customers unable to contact them for up to a month.
Trend Micro helps Facebook users fight cyber threats with ‘HouseCall’
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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apple
With trillions of clicks occurring every day on Facebook, the social platform is a tempting target for spammers and criminals.
Sshh... Twitter doesn't like you
Mon, 19th May 2014
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twitter
Twitter introduces mute feature, letting users silently sideline noisy tweeters without the drama of unfollowing.
Sssh... I have a Secret
Wed, 14th May 2014
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Secret, the latest viral app, lets users post anonymous thoughts without judgement. Created by ex-Google and Square employees, it promises true anonymity.
Enterprise applications must be more agile
Thu, 8th May 2014
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cloud services
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social media
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analyst report
Gartner insists enterprise apps must evolve with a focus on agility to fully exploit cloud and mobile tech, reshaping development practices.
Intel boosts global strategy with new marketing chief
Wed, 7th May 2014
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martech
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digital marketing
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social media
Intel appoints Steven Fund as new Chief Marketing Officer, aiming to leverage his extensive brand expertise to revitalise global marketing strategies.
Facebook NZ issues top privacy tips for Kiwis
Tue, 6th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Social media users in New Zealand are being urged to manage their privacy settings and be mindful of who sees their posts, in light of Privacy Awareness Week.
Gartner: Facebook ups its bet on mobile...
Mon, 5th May 2014
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You can say this about Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg: once they got the memo about mobile, internalised it and then made it an operational imperative.
Facebook’s strong 2013 dimmed by a slowdown in revenue growth
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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Facebook's Q1 2014 results show a slowdown in revenue growth from Q4 2013, but mobile advertising continues to lead the way.
Kiwi digital agency leads the way in global Facebook Studio Awards
Fri, 25th Apr 2014
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Facebook announces shortlist for 2014 Studio Awards, with Samsung and Amnesty International campaigns selected.
300 million Not Out as LinkedIn seeks magic 'mobile moment'
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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linkedin
LinkedIn reaches 300 million members worldwide, aiming to connect all 3.3 billion professionals, with a focus on mobile.
A lesson in social Networking 101
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Discovering the digital divide between generations, as a journalist explores the nuances of social networking from Facebook to LinkedIn.
Let's talk about your Facebook Addiction crisis...
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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apple
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facebook
Do you check Facebook every morning like the morning paper? Do you cry if your friend list gets smaller without you knowing?.
Facebook renews its push into mobile payments
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
Facebook is close to obtaining an e-money license in Ireland to allow users to hold and exchange money on the site.
Facebook's Zuck earns a buck...
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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Mark Zuckerberg took a symbolic USD $1 salary in 2013, joining other Silicon Valley titans, while amassing a net worth of USD $27 billion.
Facebook acquires virtual reality leader for US$2 billion
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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gaming
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ar, vr & metaverse
Facebook embarks on a virtual future, snapping up Oculus VR for $2 billion, promising to revolutionise social interactions and gaming.