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Review: Facebook snapshot doesn't capture dynamics

(AP) -- In my five years on Facebook, I've shared a lot of photos, links and other tidbits about my life. I've commented on what my friends share, and I've endorsed plenty of their posts by hitting the "like" button. I've ...

Technology / Internet

created May 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Facebook IPO shares tough task for small investors

(AP) -- Hoping to get in on Facebook's hotly anticipated public stock offering? You'll need Facebook friends at very high levels - or a lot of money.

Technology / Business

created May 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Facebook spawns ecosystem of startups

To get the true measure of what's often called "The Facebook Effect," look beyond the company. Generally ignored in the klieg lights focused on Facebook's IPO is a growing ecosystem of other startups that are using the social ...

Technology / Business

created May 11, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Green growth is not just for rich nations: World Bank

The World Bank urged global governments Thursday to heed the environment when pursuing prosperity, rejecting what it called a myth that green growth is a luxury most countries cannot afford.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US drivers see texting risks but still do it: survey

Most young US drivers believe that texting and phone use at the wheel is dangerous, but many do it anyway, a survey showed Tuesday.

Technology / Other

created May 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

On Facebook, beauty is more than screen deep

Having attractive friends will make you more popular on Facebook, especially if you are a woman, according to a new study that takes Charles Darwin into the domain of cyber networking.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Facebook insiders stay pals

All eyes are on Facebook Inc., which is on the verge of a $100-billion initial public stock offering.

Technology / Business

created Apr 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Facebook privacy flaw nailed at Lugano workshop

(PhysOrg.com) -- As if Facebook has not has enough invasion-of-privacy problems, a pair of researchers have come up with one more reason why Facebook cannot rest. Shah Mahmood and Yvo Desmedt, Chair of Information ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Mar 22, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (6) | comments 2 | with audio podcast report

Social network Path runs with Nike

Intimate social network Path has kept its stride after a privacy stumble and on Friday began running with Nike.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 09, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Finding your friends and following them to where you are

A man—or person—is known by the company he keeps. That old proverb takes on new meaning in the 21st century. Computer scientists at the University of Rochester have shown that a great deal can be learned about individuals ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Mar 06, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Facebook game star Zynga opens online playground

Facebook games star Zynga has opened an online playground where users can enjoy hit titles without having to visit the world's top social network.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Ohio man given choice of Facebook apology or jail

(AP) -- A man who was threatened with jail time for posting comments about his estranged wife on his personal Facebook page unless he posted daily apologies for a month says the court ruling violates his ...

Technology / Internet

created Feb 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 8

UK is a nation of supportive partners

Partners provide a vital source of positive emotional support for the vast majority of people in the UK. Nine out of ten people who were married or cohabiting talk to their partner about their worries, according to data from ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Angry Birds fly to Facebook

"Angry Birds", the most-downloaded mobile app of 2011, was catapulted to the world of Facebook on Tuesday in a bid by its Finnish maker Rovio to get one billion people playing the addictive game.

Technology / Software

created Feb 14, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

CEO apologizes after Path uploads contact lists

(AP) -- Social-sharing app Path has come under fire for accessing and uploading users' phone address books without their permission. The information has now been deleted, and Path has apologized.

Technology / Internet

created Feb 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0