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Pinterest, the social network that allows you to “pin” photos and have others comment on them, has opened up registration to all users. Previously the network was available by invite only, but starting from today anyone on the internet will be able to freely sign up for the service. Users can sign up using either their Facebook or Twitter logins, or they can simply use an email address.
The social network has gained some momentum over the past several months, giving users a more visual way to share their finds among friends. The timing of the open registration is interesting given recent rumors that Apple is eyeing up a purchase of The Fancy, a service not too far removed from Pinterest.
Pinterest’s valuation has also soared over the past few months. Earlier this year, the social network was valued at around $1 billion, and more recently Japanese conglomerate Rakuten valued the company at around $1.5 billion after a $100 million round of funding. Rakuten has multiple ecommerce sites scattered around the internet, and the inclusion of the “Pin It” badge on any one of them will be sure to further raise the profile of Pinterest.
Still, if you’re not too fussed about the business side of things and just want to share content with your friends, Pinterest isn’t a bad way to go about it. Head on over to the website to sign up with your Twitter, Facebook, or email if you haven’t done so already.
Pinterest opens up registration for all is written by Ben Kersey & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Aug 06
Find Out How Early You Signed Up for Twitter, Instagram, Foursquare and More [Internet]
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For me, signing up for any new social network goes something like this: Hear about it and ignore it. Hear about it again and then make fun of it. Hear about it again and wonder if I should sign up. Sign up. Do nothing until I hear about it again and remember I have an account and then, finally, start using it. More »
Aug 01
While Mark’s network had already flipped the App Center switch in a number of parts around the globe, there was still a large chunk of its abundant user base missing out on the recently unveiled application hub. That’s all about to change starting today, however, as a Facebook rep has announced on Twitter the social app shop is now available to every single one of its signees worldwide. In other words, this means now you’ll have yet another thing to keep track of during your daily internet browsing routine.
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Facebook App Center goes full circle, rolls out to all users worldwide originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jul 26
The private social network app, Path, has seen an update to version 2.5 for iOS and Android that adds some new functionality. Photos have seen a big improvement in the app, now spanning the full width of the phone’s screen as users scroll through their timeline. Instagram-esque filters can now be applied to photos as they’re taken, and a quick single tap will begin recording video so that you don’t miss out on any action. Users can also take a photo using the volume button on the iPhone, just like in the regular Camera app.
Path has also added the ability to search for movies and books within the app. Previously the service pulled down information about what music you were listening to, and now users can manually search for whatever movie they’re watching or the next book they’ve been eyeing, further adding to the Path mantra of seeing what your friends are experiencing. The biggest feature, however, is the ability to “nudge” your friends. When a friend on Path hasn’t posted to the service for some time, their name will turn grey, and a question mark will appear that will allow you to nudge them into activity.
Inviting users to the service has also been improved. Now, invitations can be customized with a note, photo, and even a voice recording that will prompt friends and family to sign up. Finally, the initial sign up process has been streamlined, with an added tour that guides the user around the various features of the app. Path 2.5 is available for iOS and Android right now, so head on over to the respective app stores to update or give it a whirl for the first time.
Path 2.5 adds larger photos, movie sharing, and nudging is written by Ben Kersey & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jul 14
Google Takeout introduces transfer tool for Google+ circles, merges your work and personal life
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Those who extol the virtues of keeping one’s personal and professional life separate probably never had to juggle two Google+ accounts. Folks saddled with a Google+ profile for both their personal Gmail account and their organization’s Google Apps account can now migrate circles, blocks and other information from one account to another using Google Takeout. The new tool won’t eliminate your double digital life completely, however — content such as posts, profile information and comments don’t migrate. The process takes time, too, kicking off with a seven day waiting period before restricting the user’s Google+ access for 48 hours while Takeout boxes up the data. Still, this should make managing Circles across multiple accounts a little simpler. Check out the official Google help page at the source link below.
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Google Takeout introduces transfer tool for Google+ circles, merges your work and personal life originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jul 2012 22:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jul 09
An Incomplete List of Discussion Topics from the Forums of Lady Gaga’s New Social Network [Gaga Ooh La La]
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Mother Monster Lady Gaga launched the beta version of her own social network, Littlemonsters.com, back in May. Now, the free-to-join social networking site is open to the public, allowing fans of the performer to connect and communicate in discussion forums, share news items, and post Gaga-related items in a Pinterest-like manner. More »
Jul 09
While services like Facebook and Twitter are the bread and butter of social networks, there are more specific communities out there. Hometalk is one such website, offering a social network for those interesting in DIY and home improvement. The site recently relaunched with a new design, boasting a user base of around 100,000 homeowners and professionals all brought together by the promise of tips, guides, and general DIY chitchat.
Once you arrive on the site, you’ll see that it has a very clean and simple interface. If you start a post on Hometalk you’ll be able to share pictures of your project and have people comment on them, a little bit like Pinterest but with a less cluttered layout. As you would expect, anything can be shared out to other networks like Facebook, Twitter, and StumbleUpon. Registered users can also Save and Like posts to view later on.
While most users are keen to show off decorations or the ongoing status of projects, there is an “Ask” option that will allow novices to ping others for the best advice. Topics range from just about anything found in the home, from bathrooms to bedrooms, plus more specific areas like windows or air conditioning units. It’s a simple idea, but it’s executed pretty well and clearly has an audience. If you’re working on your own home improvement projects, Hometalk may be worth a look.
Hometalk offers a social network for home improvement is written by Ben Kersey & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jul 06
Facebook’s App Center pokes its way into the UK, now available to you and your friends
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It’s been nearly a month since we saw Facebook officially introduce us to its newly minted App Center, and now Zuck & Co. are taking the application-loaded service to internet grounds over in the UK. Facebook’s App Center in the Kingdom (or, as UKers call it, App Centre) won’t be much different in comparison to its American counterpart, thus you’ll still be able to grab all those big-name apps like the network’s own Instagram, Draw Something, Spotify and Pinterest — of course, there’s over 600 others to choose from. In addition to these, though, there are some Euro-specific additions to the application mix, including Deezer’s music streaming goods. Eager to find out what all the App Centre fuss is about? Then head over to the source below, where you’ll be able to poke around it yourself.
Facebook’s App Center pokes its way into the UK, now available to you and your friends originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jun 28
There are a lot of people managing Facebook Pages out there, so this is for you: Facebook has (finally) added a couple of features that will make your life easier. First of all, the admin roles get a little bit more granular so that managing a Facebook page can be a real team effort with less risk of a major snafu. To do this, Facebook is adding several layer of access to the page, from “read-only” to “full admin” of as described by the table below: (more…)
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