Spotify ties future to Facebook- new sign ups ‘need Facebook accounts’
Details of last week’s partnership between Facebook and Spotify have come to light, with new sign-ups to the music service required to be Facebook members.
Facebook denies tracking users after they log out
Facebook has denied allegations that it can track what users are doing online even if they log out of the social network, arguing that it only does so to protect the user’s safety.
Facebook transforms into media hub, partners Spotify and NetFlix
Facebook has undergone its biggest redesign yet, as the social network repositions itself as a one-stop entertainment hub where users can watch films and TV, read books and news and listen to music on the same platform.
Shopping and social media: Facebook pages ‘change consumer’s perception of brands’
Social media is becoming increasingly important to brands, with 54% of visitors to a retailer’s social media platform admitting their perception of the brand changed, according to a new survey.
Google+ goes public with 9 new features
Google has opened Google+ up to the public with a raft of new features, including video hangouts, shared TV shows, and live collaborative document editing, as the internet giant gets serious about social media.
Right to reply: How Google+ highlights a new war on site speed
As Google+ goes public, what affect does its plug-in have on website speeds? Paul Cook, CEO of TagMan, looks at the plethora of new online marketing technologies and the potentially negative affect on page load times…
Facebook forecast to double revenue to £2.72bn
Facebook is predicted to double revenue this year to £2.72bn, as advertisers flock to the social network.
Facebook tracks trends with film and music ‘ticker’
Facebook is set to unveil a real-time stream of what its users are watching and listening to online with a new ‘ticker’ tool, according to a new report.
Microsoft to run live online updates on Gears of War TV ads
Microsoft is to become the first gaming company to run real-time adverts for a title on its platform, showcasing Gears of War 3 online gamers playing the game online when clips are broadcast.
Yahoo revamps search results
Yahoo! has revamped its search results pages with a cleaner design and more filtering options.