Facebook buys design firm Sofa
Facebook has bought Dutch software and interface design company Sofa for an undisclosed amount.
Right to Reply: Can we trust Facebook?
Following the controversy that has erupted over Facebook automatically tagging people in photos online, leading law firm Thomas Eggar looks at the bigger issue of how must trust we put in large companies with our data.
Report: 35% of Americans post something online they later regret
In light of U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner’s “unfortunate Tweet,” Retrevo.com’s new study looks at how many Americans have actually posted something online they later regretted. Andrew Eisner, Director of Community and Content at Retrevo.com, takes a look at the findings…
IPv6 key to web’s future says Google
In the build up to World IPv6 day approaching on June 8th, high profile Internet companies are speaking out about of the importance of the new addressing standard to the future of the web.
Facebook’s ‘stealth’ facial recognition roll-out sparks privacy outcry
Facebook has started rolling out a facial recognition feature worldwide, with a tool called ‘Tag Suggestions’, sparking controversy for not informing users of the change.
WiFi rental service Tep aims to cut international roaming charges
Smartphone and pocket WiFi rental service Tep has launched, claiming to save consumers up to 90 percent on their mobile phone roaming charges and WiFi usage.
Personal finance searches: Loan-related terms dominate top 10 keywords
Five of the ten most queried search terms used by UK consumers to find personal finance products online in January, were loan-related. This is according to the latest quarterly research, ‘Retail Banking- January 2011’, by independent search marketing specialist and technology firm Greenlight.
Top UK search and social sites: Facebook loses ground to YouTube and Twitter
Facebook has lost further ground to YouTube and Twitter in the UK, with the micro-blogging site boosted by the ongoing super injunction row, according to new data.
France bans words ‘Twitter’ and ‘Facebook’ from TV and radio
The French government is set to ban the use of the words ‘Facebook’ and ‘Twitter’ on television or radio programs, after a crackdown on using brand names on news programmes.
France bans words 'Twitter' and 'Facebook' from TV and radio
The French government is set to ban the use of the words ‘Facebook’ and ‘Twitter’ on television or radio programs, after a crackdown on using brand names on news programmes.