Google takes on Facebook 'Likes': Links +1 button to Google+
Google has linked its +1 button on third-party websites to Google+, letting users share content through the social network launched by the company in late June.
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UK music single downloads break 100m barrier
Digital singles are set for a record year in the UK after breaking through the 100 million sales barrier in record time, according to new figures.
Money talks: Google to charge for new Translate tools
Google has launched a paid version of the Google Translate API which will translate between more than 50 languages, and can be used in commercial products.
UK riots: Government meets social networks
The UK’s Home Secretary Theresa May and police have met social media firms, including Facebook, Twitter and Blackberry, to discuss how to stop people using their platforms to plot the type of violence witnessed in this month’s riots.
Google fined $500m for illegal pharmacy ads on AdWords
Google has been forced to pay $500m in fines to the US Department of Justice, after taking ads from rogue online Canadian pharmacies in violation of federal law.
Steve Jobs steps down as Apple CEO
Steve Jobs, the creative force behind Apple, has steped down as CEO at the company he co-founded 34 years ago.
Facebook drops ‘Places’ for universal location tagging
Facebook is phasing out its ‘Places’ feature in its iPhone and Android apps, as the social network expands it location tool to photos, wall posts and more.
Facebook takes on Google+ with major privacy revamp
Facebook has once again overhauled its privacy settings to give users easier and more precise control over who views their posts, photos and other contents on the popular social networking site.
Channel 4 woos advertisers with online audience targeting scheme
Channel 4 is ramping up its audience targeting capabilities in a bid to attract more advertisers to its websites.
Unilever rewards customer feedback with ‘VIP’ Facebook page
FMCG giant Unilever has launched a Facebook page to engage directly its consumers and get instant feedback on initiatives with key brands such as Walls, PG Tips and Persil.