While Facebook and Twitter continue to duke it out, LinkedIn continues to quietly go about its business of being the place where professionals come to connect. So as we approach the three-quarter mark of the year, here's how things stand at the most sensible of social networks. Big base LinkedIn now has 350 million users, […]
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First there was Meerkat, then there was Periscope. Now Facebook has stepped into the live video streaming ring. The only caveat: you have to be famous to use it. Facebook's 15 minutes Facebook announced its video streaming feature, dubbed Live, in a blog post. "Today, we’re excited to introduce Live, a new way for public
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Before composing your next pithy Facebook post consider the case of the Palmers: the Sydney couple who now face a $15,000 legal bill after a Facebook post. Barking mad In July 2014 posters began appearing around the sleepy hamlet of Scotland Island, which is located 30 km north of Sydney and only accessible by boat.
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Facebook is reportedly toying with the idea of LinkedIn-style profile tags. Tag team According to The Verge, the new feature allows users to tag their own Facebook profile, while tags can also be added by friends. However these must be approved before going public. "Created by a small team as part of a Facebook hackathon,
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YouTube has released a new version of its mobile app that helps content creators expand their subscriber list. Press Play YouTube announced the update, which applies to both iOS and Android apps, in a blog post. Now users will be shown a Subscription tab on the home screen, which displays the latest videos from channels
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Boutique pram manufacturer Bugaboo received a social smack when Facebook fans spat the dummy over an image of a bikini-clad model and mother running with her child. Baby steps Bugaboo's Facebook Page recently posted an image of Dutch model Ymre Stiekema jogging in a bikini while pushing her daughter in a Bugaboo pram. The image
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File transfer service Pushbullet has just launched Portal, a new app that lets you send large files between your mobile device and computer. Push to send Pushbullet announced Portal in a blog post.
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Do you love taking photos and sharing them with your friends? Take your habit to the next level with newly minted app Pixcall. Step right up This iOS app lets you connect with your friends no matter what region or timezone they're in. It works like this: once you download Pixcall will invite the contacts
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It's been around for a decade now and seems to go from strength to strength. In fact, it's never looked healthier. Love it or hate it, there's no escaping Facebook and its growing network of subsidiaries, properties and interests. Here's a quick look at the latest stats from the fantastical world of Facebook. Fanbase Facebook
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Twitter-owned app Periscope has announced an update that lets you mute other users. Silence is golden While the live-streaming app and its rival Meerkat have proved popular since launching earlier this year, both can be very noisy places. Now you can turn the virtual volume down by muting selected users. Mutiny? To mute a user,
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