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Is Facebook's WhatsApp acquisition a surprise?
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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Facebook's $16 billion acquisition of WhatsApp marries two messaging giants, eyeing rapid growth and a more extensive mobile strategy.
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WhatsApp coming over the hill? It's a US$16 billion Facebook acquisition
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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Facebook has agreed to buy WhatsApp in a deal worth $16bn, in a move to accelerate growth and user engagement.
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More internet users share photos and videos online
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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54% of internet users now post original photos or videos, with mobile apps like Snapchat and Instagram fueling the rise, says Pew study.
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Huge Twitter losses doesn’t mean a broken business model
Mon, 10th Feb 2014
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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.
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Facebook answers desperate father's plea
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Moved by a grieving dad's appeal, Facebook creates a tribute video for his late son, showcasing the power of social media compassion.
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See your Facebook life in a minute...
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Facebook launches personal Look Back videos to mark its 10th anniversary, showcasing users' most-liked posts and photos.
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Introducing Paper – Stories from Facebook
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Facebook marks its decade with Paper, a sleek app blending storytelling and social media, redefining how we share and explore tales globally.
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Happy Birthday Facebook... Here's to another 10 years?
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Facebook marks its 10th year, raising questions on its future as it reigns over 1.2 billion users. Will it adapt and thrive for another decade?.
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Love it or loath it... Facebook is about to turn 10
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Facebook turns 10 tomorrow, reflecting on a journey from a Harvard dorm to a global giant with 1.2 billion users. Its future? Boundless.
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Mobile revenue surge smashes Facebook's earnings report
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Boosted by surging mobile revenue, Facebook has today smashed financial expectations with a full year revenue of $7.87bn, an increase of 55% year-over-year.
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Can your social media footprint help repay debt?
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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247Moneybox.co.nz utilises borrowers' social media to refine credit decisions, aiming for more reliable short-term loan assessments.
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Ban tax avoiding Facebook? Yeah, right
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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New Zealand politics is in uproar as Labour suggests banning tax avoiding multinationals, including Facebook, from the internet.
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Social media drives Adobe revenue
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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Adobe's revenue soars as social media giants like Tumblr and Pinterest lead in driving qualified traffic to retail, outpacing Facebook.
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'Plagued' Facebook will die out by 2017...
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Facebook will be wiped out by 2017, similar to infectious epidemics such as the bubonic plague, says Princeton researchers.
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Mobile ad spend set to smash $18 billion
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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Global mobile advertising spending is forecast to reach $18.0 billion in 2014, up from the estimated $13.1 billion in 2013.
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NZ Govt demands max tax bills on Apple, Google, Facebook…
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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NZ Finance Minister Bill English demands Apple, Google and Facebook pay their fair share in taxes, amidst criticism of tax dodging.
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Facebook joins the trend, adds trending
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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Facebook launches Trending, a feature spotlighting popular conversations to help users discover engaging content, now rolling out on the web.
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How much would you pay for privacy?
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Social networks are facing accusations of mishandling user data. It's time to give control back to consumers. @Gartner_inc.
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Social media scammers to double holiday profit
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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Holiday season alert: Scammers set to double profits on social media with a surge in Christmas and charity scams. Stay vigilant online.
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Scammers exploit Paul Walker death to target Facebook users
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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Scammers exploit Paul Walker's tragic death, luring Facebook users with fake car crash footage to steal personal and banking information.