Facebook rejects German demand to allow fake names
Facebook says it won't comply with a German privacy watchdog's demand to let users register with fake names.
Internet
Dec 18, 2012
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Social networks grow in global political debate
Social media like Facebook and Twitter have become important elements in political and social discourse in a number of countries, particularly in the Arab world, a survey showed Wednesday.
Internet
Dec 12, 2012
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TripAdvisor snagged by Malone's Liberty group
Travel ratings website TripAdvisor changed hands Tuesday as media tycoon John Malone's Liberty Interactive paid $300 million for a controlling stake, the companies said.
Business
Dec 11, 2012
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Social ties help drive user content generation that leads to online ad revenue growth
A research study on online social networks reveals that networking sites can drive advertising revenue by encouraging the density of social ties, or boosting the level of friendship or social connections between users. According ...
Economics & Business
Dec 11, 2012
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Study finds social networking taking up toilet time
Blame social media the next time it feels like forever for your turn to use the toilet.
Other
Dec 3, 2012
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Japan mobile phone will monitor skin condition
A mobile phone that monitors the user's skin condition, checking for blemishes and colour, was unveiled in beauty-conscious Japan on Thursday.
Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 29, 2012
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Study shows voting higher among youth using social media to express beliefs
Young adults who are interested in politics are more likely than others to participate in public affairs by speaking out about their political beliefs using Facebook, online blogs and other social media, according to a study ...
Social Sciences
Oct 30, 2012
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News.me ditched to focus on Digg
News.me applications for helping Twitter users stay in tune with happenings being tracked by friends faded into history on Thursday as their owner shifted resources to reviving social news site Digg.
Internet
Oct 25, 2012
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Study: Facebook lowers control
Step away from the cookies. Too tough? Step away from Facebook first. That might make it easier, according to a recent study by two marketing professors who found that just five minutes spent browsing the social networking ...
Internet
Oct 23, 2012
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Social media growing in US politics, study finds
Nearly two out of five US adults use social media to get involved in politics, with the younger crowd and the ideologically committed especially active, a study showed Friday.
Internet
Oct 19, 2012
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