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Why Pinterest precursor Wists failed to become the next big social network

By Andrew Webster on May 28, 2012 11:03 am + 19 comments

Pinterest may be the hot new social network on the web, but the idea behind the site isn't exactly Continue reading…
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Google should embrace its existing communities, not build new ones

By Jeff Blagdon on May 28, 2012 05:45 am + 41 comments

While Google+ boasts millions of users, by many reports, it isn’t seeing the deep involvement Continue reading…
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FBI reportedly launches surveillance unit targeting online, VoIP communications

By Amar Toor on May 24, 2012 01:41 am + 16 comments

CNET is reporting today that the FBI has quietly created a new web surveillance unit, charged with Continue reading…
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Mark Zuckerberg IMs give a glimpse into the origins of Facebook

By Andrew Webster on May 21, 2012 09:12 am + 39 comments

It's a busy time for Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg — not only did his company finally file for its Continue reading…
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Facebook adds easier notification controls for apps, comment threads, and groups

By Adi Robertson on May 18, 2012 10:11 pm + 14 comments

This is hardly going to be the biggest Facebook news of the day, but the company has made it a bit Continue reading…
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Twitter implementing 'Do Not Track' privacy option for users

By Adi Robertson on May 17, 2012 11:31 am + 10 comments

Twitter has started allowing users to opt out of having personal information collected by its Continue reading…
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Bing's social network-infused redesign rolls out to all US users

By Bryan Bishop on May 15, 2012 07:30 pm + 94 comments

Microsoft unveiled a new look and a plethora of new features for its search engine Bing last week, Continue reading…
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Facebook hires Lightbox photo sharing team, Lightbox.com shutting down June 15th

By Adi Robertson on May 15, 2012 12:54 pm + 27 comments

Mere days before Facebook is expected to begin public trading, the company has made another Continue reading…
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Facebook approved to trade on Nasdaq days ahead of rumored Friday IPO

By Chris Welch on May 14, 2012 05:53 pm + 19 comments

Facebook today inched closer to a long-awaited debut on Wall Street after its stock was approved for Continue reading…
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Foursquare check-ins can now be added to Facebook Timeline map

By Adi Robertson on May 14, 2012 04:45 pm + 14 comments

Fans of Foursquare and Facebook will now be getting a little extra integration between the two. The Continue reading…