Social Networking stories - Page 2

Facebook launches Trending, a feature spotlighting popular conversations to help users discover engaging content, now rolling out on the web.

Facebook reaches one billion active users, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg celebrating the milestone and releasing a brand video to mark this historic achievement.

Social networking site could capture 50% of global search market over the next few years through a new 'Social Search' era according to latest findings.

Cyber miscreants are now targeting mobile phones and social networks, as Norton reports a twofold increase in threats compared to a year ago.

Director Peter Thiel sells most of his stock in the social networking site after the end of the first lockup period.

Facebook is testing new parental controls to allow under-13s on the network, with parent-linked accounts to monitor usage.

Workout networking, or 'sweatworking', may be the newest way to get ahead in business, but taking a break could actually be better for your Start Up.

Ilya Zhitomirskiy, 22-year-old co-founder of open source social network Diaspora, has passed away just ahead of the network's planned launch.

Google+ sees massive increase in users after invitation-only restriction is lifted, with 50 million now on the site. Analyst predicts huge growth.

Spelling and grammar errors can cripple online sales, says entrepreneur Charles Duncombe, who saw revenue double after correcting mistakes on his website.

A US judge has dismissed yet another claim by the Winklevoss twins and Divya Narendra that Mark Zuckerberg stole the idea for Facebook at Harvard.

Google+ shows early success with exclusive invites model, drawing over 10 million users in weeks. Analyst Paul Allen predicts numbers could double soon.

Chrome's versatile extensions turn web browsing into a tailored experience, from seamless emailing to distraction-free writing tools, for optimal productivity.

Pope Benedict XVI endorses the internet, urging Catholics to communicate online with honesty, respect, and integrity. Mass caution against divisive rhetoric.

Norton's Cybercrime Report reveals we often don't report cyber crime and admits many engage in questionable online behaviour. Can we change?.

Mobile computing, social media and cloud top the security threat list for C-level executives and IT security professionals.

Facebook experienced its worst outage in over four years, leaving millions disconnected twice last week due to an internal error.

Germany moves to ban employer snooping on Facebook, aiming to protect employee privacy in a groundbreaking draft law.

Google acquires Slide, indicating a push towards enhancing user connectivity across its services, aiming to make its platforms more social and engaging.

Convenience and collaboration are driving a boom in wireless email, with research firm Gartner tipping a billion users worldwide by the end of 2014.