Social Media stories - Page 26

Despite being the self-proclaimed new kids on the insurance block in New Zealand, Youi Insurance is bucking the industry trend when it comes to techno.

Critiquing yet addicted, the masses declare disdain for Facebook, but its embedded role in daily life proves otherwise.

Premier League faces uphill battle to curb illegal online goal sharing, too vast for current copyright laws, experts predict.

The crowdfunding landscape remains in its infancy, marked by fragmentation and diverse models. Analyst Anthony J. Bradley explores this emerging sector.

IT spending is set to improve in H2 2014, with a significant commercial PC refresh cycle already underway, says IDC.

Facebook's new Buy Now button could revolutionise online shopping for SMBs, making impulse buys easier directly from their pages.

SMBs are booming on Facebook, with over 30m actively using the platform, helping drive growth and revenue with powerful ad returns.

Facebook unveils 'Mentions', an exclusive app for celebrities to connect with fans, stirring up social media's VIP scene.

Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users' emotions, raising questions over ethics.

Despite claims of its demise, Facebook still reigns supreme among young users, debunking the myth of a mass exodus.

Teens are shunning Facebook in favor of other social media sites, showing a shift towards segmenting social media use.

Cloak app launches as the antisocial network, using location data to help users avoid unwanted run-ins with friends.

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

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.

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.

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