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Social networking is 'adults only' via Xbox Live

9. Nov 2009, 12:45

No networking love for the kids until parents have full control. Image: Microsoft.
Pre-pubescent and teenage Xbox 360 users looking forward to blending their online gaming and social networking habits are likely feeling a little disgruntled today after Microsoft revealed that the Xbox Live integration of Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm will initially be limited to over 18s only.

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MySpace pens video content deal with music's 'big four'

22. Oct 2009, 15:15

Revamped with masses of licensed video content. Image: MySpace.
The News Corp-owned social network has this week moved to partially reinvent itself as a media content distribution hub by unveiling MySpace Music Videos, which is notably supported by the world’s four biggest music labels, EMI Group, Universal Music, Warner Bros., and Sony BMG. ... more


Caution: Facebook poking could cost you jail time

12. Oct 2009, 16:15

Facebook pokin' can get ya doin' pokey! Image: Facebook.
Arriving as a slice of news that could redefine the parameters of harassment while also enforcing the notion that our American cousins are absolute fruitcakes, a Facebook user in Tennessee has been arrested after ‘poking’ another social network user.

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Verizon Wireless leads the way in call quality report

31. Aug 2009, 15:00

Leading the competition when it comes to call quality. Image: Verizon.
Ever wondered which of the telecommunications giants you should select when considering a possible mobile phone purchase? While there are plenty of factors to mull, if it’s call quality that you’re after then Verizon Wireless is your best bet, according to the latest standards report by J. D. Power and Associates.

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Rumours suggest Facebook is readying Spotify application

26. Aug 2009, 16:30

Soon to be taking pride of place on Facebook? Image: Spotify.
While Facebook has said the iLike application – the most popular of its kind – will not be blocked or removed despite ownership now residing with its main market rival, it would appear the network is turning its focus towards the introduction of a Spotify app in an attempt to twist the dimmer switch on iLike.

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MySpace beats Facebook to iLike acquisition

24. Aug 2009, 15:00

iLike now under the wing of MySpace. Image: iLike/News Corp.
In a move to increase the appeal of its online platform, social networking giant MySpace has announced the acquisition of music sharing service iLike, which just so happens to be the leading music application utilised through market rival Facebook.

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Study: Twitter is little more than 'Pointless Babble'

17. Aug 2009, 15:30

The Twitter fail whale. Apt? Image: Twitter.
While there’s little doubting the sudden surge of popularity powering the rise of Twitter, a new usage and content study has revealed that much of the communication being posted by users of the micro-blogging service amounts to little more than “pointless babble.”

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Online invitation gaff reveals Facebook Lite

12. Aug 2009, 16:15

Facebook Lite on its way for those wanting speed not features. Image: dan taylor/Flickr.
Reportedly the upcoming ‘Facebook Lite’ will walk a similar line as the current mobile iteration of the service and will enable users to accept/decline friend requests, compose and post comments, write on the Walls of listed friends, and post and view online photos. ... more


Facebook snaps up FriendFeed

11. Aug 2009, 15:00

Feed your friend addiction. Feed it! Image: Cavin/Flickr.
In a move that could strengthen its position in the online market against the likes of Google, MySpace and Twitter, social networking heavyweight Facebook has this week slapped down the cash for network aggregation specialist FriendFeed.

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Study claims Facebook causes relationship rage

7. Aug 2009, 16:15

Hi honey, what are you doing with that knife? Image: No Big Fish/Flickr.
If, the next time you’re investing vast amounts of time in Facebook, you detect an ominous wave of loathing emanating from your partner, close the network and refocus your attentions because, chances are, jealousy is about to rear its ugly head.

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