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The bubble that wasn’t: what happened to ‘people discovery’ apps?

By Ellis Hamburger on October 5, 2012 11:44 am + 65 comments

The SXSW festival is known as a launchpad for new trends in mobile apps, and last year the prophets Continue reading…
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In Mark Zuckerberg's world, lying is the only way to be yourself

By Trent Wolbe on October 4, 2012 12:45 pm + 162 comments

I love Facebook, don’t you? Tagging friendsters in silly photos, checking out which assholes from Continue reading…
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Facebook sharing sees 'exponential growth' as Zuckerberg looks to the future

By Ben Kersey on October 4, 2012 08:23 am + 5 comments

Alongside the announcement that Facebook has reached one billion active users, CEO Mark Zuckerberg s Continue reading…
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Tweetbot-maker launches Netbot, a first-class but familiar client for App.net

By Ellis Hamburger on October 3, 2012 12:01 pm + 71 comments

Tweetbot-maker Tapbots today announced the release of Netbot, a $4.99 iPhone and iPad client for A Continue reading…
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LinkedIn update lets you follow Barack Obama, Richard Branson, and other 'thought leaders'

By Amar Toor on October 3, 2012 12:21 am + 17 comments

LinkedIn this week unveiled a new feature that allows users to receive updates from so-called Continue reading…
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Mark Zuckerberg to meet Dmitry Medvedev on trip to 'Russian Silicon Valley'

By Louis Goddard on September 28, 2012 07:28 am + 25 comments

Mark Zuckerberg is set to meet with Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev on Monday during a trip Continue reading…
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Facebook gives Gifts another shot, guarantees no ugly sweaters in the wrong size

By Ellis Hamburger on September 27, 2012 04:00 pm + 15 comments

Facebook today announced Gifts, a new way to send chocolates, Starbucks cards, clothing, flowers, Continue reading…
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Facebook begins deleting thousands of fake users and illegitimate likes

By Amar Toor on September 27, 2012 01:28 am + 41 comments

As part of its ongoing quest for transparency, Facebook this week began deleting thousands of fake Continue reading…
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Facebook now saves all your searches to your private Activity Log

By Ellis Hamburger on September 21, 2012 04:10 pm + 48 comments

Facebook today began rolling out a new feature that lets you see a history of everything you've Continue reading…
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Facebook Messenger for Android gets exclusive SMS threading inside conversations

By Ellis Hamburger on September 20, 2012 03:00 pm + 96 comments

Don't worry, Android fans — Facebook hasn't forgotten about you. The social network is in the Continue reading…