Microsoft has bought Yammer, a cloud-based social collaboration tool Yammer, for $1.2bn.

Google has partnered with Sony to take its web TV service outside of the US for the first time.

Facebook has integrated a new feature into its mobile apps and website, which allows users to spot nearby friends.

Are you a ‘spark’ or an ‘onlooker’? This infographic from loyalty management firm Aimia looks at the 6 most common US social networkers by catergory type.

The founders of YouTube, Skype, Lastminute and even the world wide web face their toughest grilling yet in this humourous video from Code Club, a new UK initiative to try to get more kids learning to code. See why it’s our video viral of the week below.

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is considering splitting its business in two, separating its struggling handset manufacturing division from its messaging network, according to a new report.

Next month, Google is set to launch its web TV service in the UK , but can the internet giant transfer its success to the living room? Bill Scott, is Chief Operating & Commercial Officer at easeltv looks at three factors that could determine Google’s success or failure in the TV market.

Zynga has opened its social gaming website to Facebook ads, as the social network looks to boost its ad reach amid mounting pressure from its new shareholders.

Centaur Media has bought Econsultancy for £50m, as the publisher looks to focus on digital and events channels.

Google has launched Maps Coordinate, a paid-for mobile app designed to help companies track and manage workers on the move.