Social Media stories - Page 23

No matter how long we have phones or tablets, there are always new articles around the web about how much time we are spending on them.

Facebook's new 'ask' button lets users query their friends' relationship status directly, igniting mixed feelings about privacy and online social norms.

After a month of silence, 24/7 Hosting NZ breaks its AWOL streak, but for their Kiwi customers, the damage is already done and trust is shattered.

24/7 Hosting NZ, a supposedly budget-friendly web hosting company in New Zealand, has left angry customers unable to contact them for up to a month.

With trillions of clicks occurring every day on Facebook, the social platform is a tempting target for spammers and criminals.

Twitter introduces mute feature, letting users silently sideline noisy tweeters without the drama of unfollowing.

Secret, the latest viral app, lets users post anonymous thoughts without judgement. Created by ex-Google and Square employees, it promises true anonymity.

Gartner insists enterprise apps must evolve with a focus on agility to fully exploit cloud and mobile tech, reshaping development practices.

Intel appoints Steven Fund as new Chief Marketing Officer, aiming to leverage his extensive brand expertise to revitalise global marketing strategies.

Social media users in New Zealand are being urged to manage their privacy settings and be mindful of who sees their posts, in light of Privacy Awareness Week.

You can say this about Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg: once they got the memo about mobile, internalised it and then made it an operational imperative.

Facebook's Q1 2014 results show a slowdown in revenue growth from Q4 2013, but mobile advertising continues to lead the way.

Facebook announces shortlist for 2014 Studio Awards, with Samsung and Amnesty International campaigns selected.

LinkedIn reaches 300 million members worldwide, aiming to connect all 3.3 billion professionals, with a focus on mobile.

Discovering the digital divide between generations, as a journalist explores the nuances of social networking from Facebook to LinkedIn.

Do you check Facebook every morning like the morning paper? Do you cry if your friend list gets smaller without you knowing?.

Facebook is close to obtaining an e-money license in Ireland to allow users to hold and exchange money on the site.

Mark Zuckerberg took a symbolic USD $1 salary in 2013, joining other Silicon Valley titans, while amassing a net worth of USD $27 billion.

Facebook embarks on a virtual future, snapping up Oculus VR for $2 billion, promising to revolutionise social interactions and gaming.

Accidentally poked someone on Facebook after a night of drunken antics? Amy Pratt investigates how to undo this embarrassing situation before it's too late.