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Zuckerberg's Facebook story: A study in contrasts

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:03:12 GMT

When Hollywood set out to tell the story of how Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook, it enjoyed the flexibility of portraying a man who, despite his social network's worldwide reach, was all but unknown to the public.

Zuckerberg only eats animals he’s killed

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:53:42 GMT

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who updated his Facebook Wall with the post 'Became a vegetarian', has revealed that he only eats animals that he has killed himself because he likes to feel...

Facebook Ads: Is anyone clicking on them?

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:29:02 GMT

Facebook's reach is wide but not deep. Few users surveyed in an Associated Press-CNBC poll say they click on the site's ads or buy the virtual goods that make money for it.

Is Facebook worth investing in?

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:56:12 GMT

Everyone knows it is a giant of the Internet that will make money for a long while. But is Facebook worth investing in at its elevated initial public offering price?

Twitter rolls out weekly 'email digest'

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:38:07 GMT

Do you find it difficult to keep a tab on the best of twitter every day? Here's some good news! Twitter is all set to dish out a weekly summary of the best tweets right in to your inbox.

Yahoo investors applaud change, fear limbo

Tue, 15 May 2012 02:18:01 GMT

Yahoo Inc's choice of interim chief executive is a signal the company is returning to its roots selling brand advertising on its consumer websites, analysts say, even as a deal with an activist hedge fund raises new questions about its future.

What does Facebook's stock listing mean for users?

Tue, 15 May 2012 02:06:39 GMT

If you are one of the almost one billion people who use Facebook, you are unlikely to notice any major changes when you sign in this weekend.

Suit against websites: Facebook India seeks deletion of name

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:28:04 GMT

The Facebook India today told a Delhi court that it is not responsible for hosting the content that may appear on facebook.com as it does not control or operate the servers that host the website.

Zuckerberg: Peep into his private world

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:24:34 GMT

Clad in hoodies and jeans, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is one of the world's youngest billionaires. As he turns 28 today, we go beyond his public persona and bring you a sneak peek into his favourite music, quirky New Year resolutions, high school and more.

Social media growth to fall in India

Mon, 14 May 2012 07:14:33 GMT

India may be embracing latest technologies like mobility and cloud, but factors like privacy concerns and cultural fabric could restrain social media growth in the country as compared to other nations, a report by research firm Gartner today said.

Revealed: Online sharing behaviour

Mon, 14 May 2012 07:07:17 GMT

Whether it is photos, personal status or unwanted comments, most Americans think people 'overshare' personal information online and a third admit not everything they post is true.

Resume scandal: Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson steps down

Sun, 13 May 2012 20:47:49 GMT

Yahoo! announced on Sunday that Ross Levinsohn will temporarily replace chief executive Scott Thompson, who has stepped down in the face of controversy about his allegedly inflated resume.

Facebook fervor fierce ahead of IPO

Sun, 13 May 2012 02:24:21 GMT

Facebook frenzy is spreading ahead of the company's big-time stock market debut, with anything from Mark Zuckerberg's hoodie to the billion-dollar buy of Instagram sparking controversy.

Social media sites 'spur teens suicides'

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:18:44 GMT

Text messaging and social media sites like Bebo have contributed to the spread of suicide in a spate of teen deaths, a new study has claimed.

Caution: Twitter users given legal warning

Sat, 12 May 2012 09:06:38 GMT

The Internet is not a law-free zone, the government's top law officer warned Twitter users, adding that he would not hesitate to take action over offending posts.

Facebook to roll out cloud service

Sat, 12 May 2012 06:24:27 GMT

Facebook confirmed that it was rolling out a storage service for users, creeping into the territory of Dropbox, Google and others, which offer free or paid storage of files that can be accessed from a variety of devices.

Facebook may charge for popular posts

Sat, 12 May 2012 05:18:43 GMT

Facebook is considering to charge users for highlighting their important posts, as it is testing a new feature in New Zealand that would make comments more prominent on a user's newsfeed, The Sun reported.

Google releases new Google+ app

Fri, 11 May 2012 06:24:10 GMT

Google has released yet another version of its Google+ app for iOS users. The latest iteration switches the focus from text-based content to the photos and images contained within a user’s posts.

Zuckerberg’s hoodie a sign of immaturity?

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:54:02 GMT

Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to show up for meetings with potential investors dressed in his trademark casual outerwear has ruffled feathers in the conservative business world. An analyst has slammed the Facebook founder for...

Abraham Lincoln `didn’t invent Facebook`

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:19:53 GMT

In 1845, Abraham Lincoln had tried to patent an idea very similar to Facebook, it has been revealed.

Liking’ Facebook page could get you fired

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:27:44 GMT

Six workers in the United States have been fired for clicking the ‘Like’ button on a Facebook page of their boss''s political opponent after a judge ruled that ‘liking’ a page is not constitutionally protected speech.

Facebook opensonline app center

Thu, 10 May 2012 06:26:28 GMT

Facebook has unveiled a new hub for consumers to find games and other apps on the social network. The new App Center will be launched in the next few weeks and offer apps designed for PCs as well as mobile devices.

Why is Foursquare pointless yet addictive?

Thu, 10 May 2012 05:57:50 GMT

Foursquare, of course, is a social network that lets you tell friends and family where you are - whether it's a bar, a park or an airport. Through a smartphone app, you broadcast your whereabouts, or "check in" to those places.

Zynga goes real time with arcade-style game

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:15:29 GMT

Facebook games star Zynga is launching an old-school, arcade-style title that will be free at its new website or at the world's biggest social network.

Zuckerberg kicks off Facebook's IPO show in New York

Tue, 08 May 2012 02:02:04 GMT

Facebook Inc CEO Mark Zuckerberg took questions about the No 1 social network's slowing revenue growth and its $1 billion Instagram purchase, kicking off a cross-country roadshow on Monday.