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U.K. Serves Legal Papers on Facebook, Spurs Privacy Concerns

U.K. Serves Legal Papers on Facebook, Spurs Privacy Concerns

Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:02 am | By Kate Knibbs
A U.K. court served legal papers through Facebook, pushing the network further into the official public sphere and sparking privacy concerns.




Doctors-Only Social Networks Protect Patient Privacy

Doctors-Only Social Networks Protect Patient Privacy

Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:02 am | By Janet Maragioglio
A new breed of exclusive, secure social media sites allow doctors to collaborate and share knowledge on mobile devices without compromising patient privacy.




Kenyans Tweet to Tackle Crime

Kenyans Tweet to Tackle Crime

Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:13 am | By Kendra Srivastava
Kenyan villagers are using Twitter to prevent crime, as more Africans leverage mobile services to foster peace, handle life issues and access medical advice.




Do Google Ads Track Apple Users?

Do Google Ads Track Apple Users?

Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:22 pm | By Melissa Daniels
Google may have tracked Apple's Safari users without their knowledge, raising questions on the search engine's attention to privacy.




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Apple, Twitter Deepen Ties with Mac OS

Apple, Twitter Deepen Ties with Mac OS

Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:50 pm | By Janet Maragioglio
The latest Mac OS provides a direct pipeline to Twitter, deepening the relationship between Apple and the social media platform and leaving Facebook out of the equation.




Chicago Fights for the Right... to Facebook

Chicago Fights for the Right... to Facebook

Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:09 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Mobile technology's role as a protest tool is sparking debate in Chicago, as an alderman seeks to protect freedom of speech by ensuring the right to access Facebook and Twitter during this spring's NATO/G8 Summit.




Zuckerberg Controls Too Much of Facebook, Critics Say

Zuckerberg Controls Too Much of Facebook, Critics Say

Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:55 am | By Janet Maragioglio
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg will have too much control after the company's IPO, a governance organization says, hinting at potential problems for the social network as it seeks stockholder trust.




Jeremy Lin Takes Over the Knicks... And Twitter

Jeremy Lin Takes Over the Knicks... And Twitter

Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:11 pm | By Joe Arico
Twitter has helped turn Jeremy Lin from a basketball star into a worldwide sensation, displaying the power of social media to drive media coverage.




Facebook Ramps Up Political Influence, Stashes Cash for Campaign Contributions

Facebook Ramps Up Political Influence, Stashes Cash for Campaign Contributions

Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:56 pm | By Melissa Daniels
Facebook will "friend" federal candidates this election season with a new exec-funded PAC, positioning it to wield influence in Washington as policy debates turn to privacy and advertising.




Facebook Allows Sponsored Postings, Risks Privacy Concerns

Facebook Allows Sponsored Postings, Risks Privacy Concerns

Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:12 pm | By Janet Maragioglio
Facebook users will soon see "sponsored stories" in their newsfeeds, risking new privacy complaints as it seeks to boost revenue and gain investors for its IPO.




U.S. Government to Use Social Media to Catch Criminals in Online Games

U.S. Government to Use Social Media to Catch Criminals in Online Games

Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:11 pm | By Lorien Crow
The U.S. government wants to use social networking to help catch criminals, testing a new interactive game that raises concerns over technology's ability to expand law enforcement's reach.




Google+ Piques App Developers' Interest, Competes Against Facebook

Google+ Draws in App Makers, Competes Against Facebook

Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:00 pm | By Janet Maragioglio
Google created a software developer page on its social network, ramping up app creation efforts to compete with Facebook.




Facebook Board Remains "Boys' Club"

Facebook Board Remains "Boys' Club"

Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:49 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Most of Facebook's users and its top executive officer are female, but its board remains all-male, drawing negative attention as the social network becomes a publicly traded company.




Facebook, Twitter More Addictive Than Cigarettes

Facebook, Twitter More Addictive Than Cigarettes

Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:15 pm | By Lorien Crow
Facebook and Twitter are more addictive than alcohol and cigarettes, a new study finds, as social networking becomes an increasingly obsessive habit.




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NFL to Monitor Facebook, Twitter

NFL to Monitor Facebook, Twitter

Fri Feb 03, 2012 3:40 pm | By Joe Arico
The NFL has hired a private company to monitor all social media the day of the Super Bowl, suggesting the importance services like Twitter and Facebook play in major events.




South Korea Jails Man for North Korean Re-Tweet

South Korea Jails Man for North Korean Re-Tweet

Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:13 pm | By Kate Knibbs
South Korea's decision to jail an artist for sarcastic tweets on North Korea points to governments' growing concerns about Twitter as a tool for political dissent.




Facebook, Google to Showdown in Wake of IPO

Facebook, Google to Face Off in Wake of IPO

Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:51 pm | By Janet Maragioglio
Facebook plans to add $5 billion to its war chest, following its IPO, setting the stage for a showdown against rival Google.




Facebook IPO Fueled by Targeted Ad Strategy

Facebook IPO Fueled by Targeted Ad Strategy

Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:03 pm | By Janet Maragioglio
Facebook will submit paperwork to regulators for its initial public offering today, pressuring the social network to ramp up targeted advertising efforts as it seeks to boost revenue and generate investor demand.




Pinterest Draws Millions as Niche Networking Soars

Pinterest Draws Millions as Advertisers Take Note

Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:05 pm | By Lorien Crow
Pinterest has garnered a rapidly growing, devoted following, as niche social networks begin to attract advertisers' attention away from larger rivals like Facebook.




Teens Flock to Twitter Amid Facebook Privacy Concerns

Teens Flock to Twitter Amid Facebook Privacy Concerns

Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:42 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Teens are turning to Twitter over Facebook to talk with friends, demonstrating demand for a more intimate experience as young adults become a valuable demographic for social networks.


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