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Commercialising Social Networking
With the internet such a focus for marketing spending, how are advertisers finding ways to reach consumers through the social networks with a...
Third party web apps coming to eBay
The online auction and marketplace operator is to allow Facebook-style outside web apps run within its site.
Twitter rejects Facebook offer
The popular micro blogging service admitted holding talks with the social networking giant about a possible takeover, but has subsequently rejected...
The saga of Scrabulous
The popular scrabble imitation is no more, the third-party web app being forced off Facebook by legal action. We chart how a simple word game...
Facebook in acquisition talks with Twitter?
Reports suggest Facebook is considering buying micro-blogging site Twitter, for as much as $500 million.
Social networking sites a boon for identity criminals
Putting personal data on sites such as Facebook and MySpace is allowing criminals to commit identity theft.
Facebook hires new finance boss in possible IPO move
Appointment of ex YouTube finance chief as new chief financial officer points to preparation for a stock market listing and comes as CEO faces...
Bebo opens up to third party developers
Following in the footsteps of rival social networking service Facebook, the UK-based Bebo will allow outsiders to develop apps and services to run...
Google favours Facebook partnership, but not takeover
Search engine co-founder Sergey Brin has spoken out in favour of tie-ups with the popular social networking site, but backed away from takeover talk.
Facebook nabs Google executive
The social networking giant has snapped up former Google executive as its new chief operating officer (COO).<br/>
IT pros feel no guilt for slacking off at work
Poor pay is the main driver behind IT workers checking personal email and Facebook at work, according to a new survey.
Microsoft defends Facebook stake
Chief executive Steve Ballmer says £115 million investment in social networking site was an important investment.
MySpace points to potential tie-up with eBay
Reports suggest a lucrative tie-up between the two to combat similar deals between rival Facebook and retailers.
Facebook apologises for new ad scheme
The head of the social networking site has said he's sorry for how the Beacon feature was rolled out, and introduced the ability to turn the...
Slide slips in with £25 million funding boost
Maker of software applications used within sites such as Facebook secures new investment as value of social networking companies continues to rise.
Microsoft buys a stake in Facebook
The software giant ends speculation over a deal by agreeing to buy just under two per cent of the popular social networking site for $240 million.
Is Microsoft set to buy into Facebook?
Reports reignite speculation that the Windows maker is about to make a five per cent investment in the popular social networking site, valuing it...
SAP's apps get mobile on BlackBerrys
A partnership between SAP and RIM will bring 'Facebook-like' functionality to mobile business applications. <br/>
Facebook, Bebo and MySpace on the slide
Three of the world's leading social networking sites have received a painful lesson in reality, as they experience sharp drops in users.
