Big surprise: Facebook will eventually push ads with “Nearby Friends”

Facebook plans to eventually use its new “Nearby Friends” feature to power new location-based adverts and marketing, the social network has conceded, potentially souring what was generally seen as a … Continue reading

Facebook Nearby Friends tentatively tracks friendslist

Facebook has added a new feature to its mobile apps, Nearby Friends, allowing users of the social network to find those on their friendslist when they’re nearby, though Facebook is … Continue reading

Nikon COOLPIX S810c combines Android and WiFi for easier sharing

Trying to cut out the middle man, Nikon has announced the upcoming availability of the COOLPIX S810c social camera. This smart camera is powered by Android to make it easier … Continue reading

Facebook axing in-app messaging: Pushing standalone app

Facebook will force iOS and Android app users to download the standalone Facebook Messenger app if they want to continue chatting, with plans to remove the messaging functionality from the … Continue reading

Twitter redesign launches with Michella Obama and more

Twitter is going to get a whole lot more Facebook-like in its design, the short-messaging social network has revealed, with a new profile page look already rolling out for celebrities … Continue reading

Wen Zhang’s Infidelity Apology Sets New Weibo Record

Wen Zhang’s Infidelity Apology Sets New Weibo RecordIt does seem to be a day of records when it comes to messages – but it was Chinese actor Wen Zhang’s apology to his actress wife after rumors of his infidelity went around that has managed to set a record for comments as well as retweets on Sina Weibo, which has been touted by many to be China’s version of Twitter.

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