Social Networking stories - Page 3

A Few Quiet Yarns, Auckland's laid-back IT event, sees record turnout tonight with 140+ attendees expected at Bungalow 8 for networking.

Nelson dad John Hyde invents app to temporarily block his daughter's Facebook use, aiming to balance social media and homework.

Director Peter Thiel sells most of his stock in the social networking site after the end of the first lockup period.

Facebook is testing new parental controls to allow under-13s on the network, with parent-linked accounts to monitor usage.

Google boasts 170 million users on Google+, now one-fifth the size of Facebook, amid updates to enhance the platform's allure.

The Kardashians continue to define digital narcissism, while debates on ownership of Twitter followers and new value social networks emerge in 2022.

Jumpstart your 2012 with Bump, an app that seamlessly exchanges contact info with a simple phone bump, now available on iOS and Android.

Workout networking, or 'sweatworking', may be the newest way to get ahead in business, but taking a break could actually be better for your Start Up.

Atos CEO ditches email for 80k staff, favouring calls and IM in a bold move to save resources. Will this spark a corporate communication revolution?.

Ilya Zhitomirskiy, 22-year-old co-founder of open source social network Diaspora, has passed away just ahead of the network’s planned launch.

Google+ sees massive increase in users after invitation-only restriction is lifted, with 50 million now on the site. Analyst predicts huge growth.

Spelling and grammar errors can cripple online sales, says entrepreneur Charles Duncombe, who saw revenue double after correcting mistakes on his website.

A US judge has dismissed yet another claim by the Winklevoss twins and Divya Narendra that Mark Zuckerberg stole the idea for Facebook at Harvard.

A study by comScore reveals social networking is the top online activity for New Zealanders, accounting for 21.1% of their internet usage in May.

Google+ shows early success with exclusive invites model, drawing over 10 million users in weeks. Analyst Paul Allen predicts numbers could double soon.

Ning partners with Ustream to embed live audio and video capabilities, enhancing social networks with real-time multimedia content for all users.

Chrome’s versatile extensions turn web browsing into a tailored experience, from seamless emailing to distraction-free writing tools, for optimal productivity.

Pope Benedict XVI endorses the internet, urging Catholics to communicate online with honesty, respect, and integrity. Mass caution against divisive rhetoric.

LinkedIn launches dedicated company pages, offering a professional platform for over 85m business members to showcase and connect.

Mobile computing, cloud services and social networking will mature from their current early adopter status, says research firm.