While it may never have the cool cred of Apple, Microsoft nevertheless remains one of the most powerful and ubiquitous brands in the world of tech.  With that in mind, here's a deeper look into the company Bill Gates built. History lesson Microsoft was founded in 1975 by childhood pals Bill Gates and Paul Allen. […]

Twitter is reportedly testing a new feature that allows brands to pin apps straight to their Twitter profiles. Pin to win According to The Next Web, the new feature has been spotted on a number of verified Twitter business accounts, including Vine and Uber.  On these accounts, a window beneath the profile information contains details

Is your News Feed looking a little crowded of late? You're not the only one. Facebook has just announced it now has over 2 million advertisers on the books. Sign up Facebook announced the news on the Facebook for Business blog. "Our mission is to make the world more open and connected, and an important part

Looking for more relevant real-time content on Twitter? Your odds have just improved thanks to  Curator. See and ye shall tweet Twitter has just launched Curator, a service designed to help media outlets, broadcasters, local government, publishers, and even concert venues more easily locate, curate and present tweets and Vine videos in real-time on the

Messaging apps have been all the rage for some time now, and as the market gets tighter developers are getting more innovative. The latest case in point: Taptalk. Tap in This iOS and Android app isn't aimed at plumbing enthusiasts, rather it's offering a novel take on photo and video messaging.  Once downloaded, you connect

While Groupon is widely regarded as an online depository of deals, a recent move indicates the company sees more more than coupons in its future. Case in point: the quiet launch of Groupon Stores. Group think Groupon Stores is a new service that allows retailers (and virtually any brand) to establish a Groupon storefront to promote

As the newest addition to the Facebook family, WhatsApp is one of the superstars in the mobile messaging space.  Today we're having a look under the bonnet of the billion dollar app. Whats Up? Former Yahoo employees Brian Acton and Jan Koum decided to take a break after work and took a sojourn in South

Unlike Facebook or Instagram, Twitter can be a little daunting for new users. To make the move into hashtagging easier, Twitter has unveiled a new homepage. Home is where the #heart is Twitter announced the news in a blog post. "Starting today, when you go to the twitter.com homepage, you’ll find interesting topics to explore

Lest we forget. At least that what Woolworths will be hoping customers do after their latest Anzac-themed social snafu. Soldier on Recently the supermarket giant launched "Fresh in our memories", a website that ostensibly paid tribute to Anzac veterans. The site allowed users to upload Facebook cover and profile photos which were then superimposed with