Social Media stories - Page 29

New research by VitalSmarts finds rising hostility on social media, with 78% of users witnessing increased hatred and many losing friends over online arguments.

Instead of reviewing a new application, I wanted to take a moment to point out how awesome the Facebook app is.

Peeping around corridors and eavesdropping conversations in the canteen is one thing, but have you been electronically spied on by your boss?.

Facebook's redesign of its News Feed signals a new era in marketing for the site, centered around replicating it's mobile advertising success.

Why not join Packet Technologies for a coffee and listen to some short, thought provoking presentations by it's speakers across New Zealand?.

MySpace's erasure of artist fan bases in its latest revamp could be the final nail in the coffin, claims Onesheet's Brenden Mulligan.

Today we awaken to the news that a wit (or wits) in the marketing department of UK retailer HMV live tweeted their ignominious exit from the company.

Facebook lost 1.4 million US users over Christmas, leaving experts to ponder if digital detoxing and social media fatigue are driving the exodus.

InstaPicFrame for Instagram revives photo-sharing fun with creative templates and effects, though it lacks instructions. Perfect for social media enthusiasts.

Following Facebook's unveiling of Graph Search yesterday, the world offers comment on the social media giants latest launch.

MySpace has unveiled its revamped platform, now focused on connecting artists and fans through music, marking a fresh start under Justin Timberlake's ownership.

Online speculation suggested Facebook's big event launch today could see a change to the company's mobile apps design.

Facebook announces new search engine called Graph Search, allowing users to find people, photos, places and interests.

Most businesses go to great lengths and invest heavily in ensuring that confidential documentation and information is protected, both physically and online.

Nearly 45,000 people took to Twitter to follow police on a virtual ride-along in the Bay of Plenty on New Year's Eve.

Business and IT leaders are failing in their social media efforts due to a lack of emphasis on community participation, says Gartner.

Gartner predicts 15% of social media reviews will be fake by 2014, as brands face FTC litigation over deceptive endorsements.

NAB raises the bar with a high-tech Social Media Command Centre, aiming to revolutionize customer service in the digital age.

New Zealand's IT spending forecasts to reach $11 billion in 2013, marking a 2% growth despite global strides, says Gartner.

Cloud to anchor mobile, social, and big data, revolutionising industry approaches and application design, says Gartner VP at the Symposium.