SEC battled Facebook over mobile risks before IPO: Bloomberg
Facebook was hesitant to disclose information to investors just weeks before its initial public offering, according to a new report from Bloomberg.
Viral of the week: V Energy lets users swap Facebook profiles for an hour
To promote its drink in Sweden, V Energy ran a risqué campaign that invited friends to swap Facebook profiles for an hour. See why it’s our viral of the week below…
Facebook tests ‘Want’ button with retailers
Facebook is testing its long-rumoured ‘Want’ button, a retail-friendly accompaniment to the ‘Like’ button that could help the social network boost revenue through sales commissions and ads.
Facebook tests 'Want' button with retailers
Facebook is testing its long-rumoured ‘Want’ button, a retail-friendly accompaniment to the ‘Like’ button that could help the social network boost revenue through sales commissions and ads.
Facebook jacket hugs owner after each ‘like’
Students in the US have designed a jacket that gives the owner a cuddle every time they get a ‘like’ on Facebook.
L’Oreal targets female gamers with Xbox app
L’Oréal USA has launched a beauty and style app on Xbox LIVE called ‘The Next Level’, becoming the first app on the Microsoft games console to be targeted at women.
Facebook hits 1bn users- top regional audiences revealed
Facebook has surpassed 1 billion users for the first time, as the newly-listed social networking giant looks to expand its global reach and ad revenues.
UK government planning online ID scheme
The Government is set to announce details of its controversial national identity plans, letting people use their mobile phones and social media profiles as official identification documents for accessing public services, according to a news report.
Google’s Motorola buys facial recognition firm Viewdle
Google-owned Motorola has bought Viewdle, a company specialising in facial recognition technology.
LinkedIn adds Twitter-style ‘follow’ tool to boost users
LinkedIn will now let its users ‘follow’ and receive updates from people outside their personal contact list, as the business-based social network looks to boost user engagement on the site.