Social Media stories - Page 27

Facebook's new 'ask' button lets users query their friends' relationship status directly, igniting mixed feelings about privacy and online social norms.

With trillions of clicks occurring every day on Facebook, the social platform is a tempting target for spammers and criminals.

Twitter introduces mute feature, letting users silently sideline noisy tweeters without the drama of unfollowing.

Secret, the latest viral app, lets users post anonymous thoughts without judgement. Created by ex-Google and Square employees, it promises true anonymity.

Social media users in New Zealand are being urged to manage their privacy settings and be mindful of who sees their posts, in light of Privacy Awareness Week.

You can say this about Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg: once they got the memo about mobile, internalised it and then made it an operational imperative.

Facebook's Q1 2014 results show a slowdown in revenue growth from Q4 2013, but mobile advertising continues to lead the way.

LinkedIn reaches 300 million members worldwide, aiming to connect all 3.3 billion professionals, with a focus on mobile.

Discovering the digital divide between generations, as a journalist explores the nuances of social networking from Facebook to LinkedIn.

Do you check Facebook every morning like the morning paper? Do you cry if your friend list gets smaller without you knowing?.

Facebook is close to obtaining an e-money license in Ireland to allow users to hold and exchange money on the site.

Mark Zuckerberg took a symbolic USD $1 salary in 2013, joining other Silicon Valley titans, while amassing a net worth of USD $27 billion.

Facebook embarks on a virtual future, snapping up Oculus VR for $2 billion, promising to revolutionise social interactions and gaming.

Accidentally poked someone on Facebook after a night of drunken antics? Amy Pratt investigates how to undo this embarrassing situation before it's too late.

The ugly selfie trend is gaining popularity as people poke fun at the selfie obsession and embrace their imperfections.

Harnessing emotions, relevancy, trust, and clear benefits, Gartner outlines four essential steps to drive social media behaviour effectively.

From scoffing at scrapbook lovers to confessing her Pinterest addiction, Shannon shares how decorating her new home turned her into a true 'Pinterestaholic'.

The ICT sector is thriving with 75% of employers planning to hire, driven by new projects. Pay rises are on the horizon as industry confidence grows.

Amidst a £4bn loss, Twitter's future shines with innovation and a robust ad model, says Warwick Uni's Sotirios Paroutis. A shake-up, not a breakup.

Facebook launches personal Look Back videos to mark its 10th anniversary, showcasing users' most-liked posts and photos.