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Spotify's Top 10 most viral tracks

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:33:18 +0800

The following list represents the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from Monday, May 13, to Sunday, May 19, via Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Spotify.

Twitter index: Red Cross appeal, Xbox launch

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:41:21 +0800

On Tuesday, May 21, Twitter users are sharing news of the Red Cross appeal to help those affected by the Oklahoma tornado storm and looking forward to the launch of the new Xbox.

Iranians face new Internet curbs before presidential election

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:33:07 +0800

By Yeganeh Torbati DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranians are struggling with slower Internet speeds and limited access ahead of an unpredictable presidential election that has put hardline Islamist authorities on alert for possible unrest. Experts and web users say they believe the Internet obstacles are related to the June 14 presidential vote, the first since 2009 polls in which accusations of fraud - denied by the government - kindled months of protests organised in part via social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. ...

No Aussie plan to curb Twitter after Warner rant

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:17:43 +0800

Cricket Australia said Tuesday it had no immediate plan to curb the use of social media by players after a Twitter rant by David Warner, but suggested it could happen in the future.

Stars send well wishes to Oklahoma victims

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:30:00 +0800

Stars including Katy Perry, Rihanna and Carry Underwood have taken to Twitter to show their support for the victims of the Oklahoma disaster.

Cannes buzz: Eva Longoria handles Twitter gossip, 'Inside Llewyn Davis' causes stir

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:16:23 +0800

Eva Longoria suffered a wardrobe malfunction on Saturday, May 18, one that continues to cause a buzz across Twitter and Google+ on, Monday, May 20.

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Mon, 20 May 2013 21:45:00 +0800

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Twitter index: Miguel goes viral, Tumblr sold

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:35:34 +0800

On Monday, May 20, Twitter users are talking about Miguel's unfortunate accident at the Billboard Music Awards and discussing the sale of Tumblr to Yahoo! .

Azealia Banks: I’m full of crap

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:30:00 +0800

Azealia Banks had a laugh on Twitter after sharing with fans she felt remorse for being “too aggressive” toward others, only to assert later she is “full of s**t” and “doesn’t five a f**k”.

Azealia Banks: I’m full of it

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:30:00 +0800

AVA stops sale of brand of Taiwan bubble tea pearls

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:58:28 +0800

The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) has stopped the sale of a brand of tapioca balls commonly used to make Taiwan bubble tea in Singapore. In a Facebook post on Monday, the AVA said it had informed the local importers of Sunright brand tapioca balls -- commonly known as "pearls" -- to withdraw them from sale.

CANNES: Eva Longoria recovers from full-frontal flash in black sequins

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:10 +0800

Here's my dress for tonight! No wardrobe malfunctions tonight!!! say.ly/oyB5Reo— Eva Longoria (@EvaLongoria) May 19, 2013Eva Longoria bounced back in sequinned style at Cannes last night, after giving crowds a flash of her private bits on Day 4 of the film festival.Despite the split in her aqua Versace dress revealing a lot more than planned at the premiere of Jimmy P. (Psychotherapy Of A Plains Indian), Eva didn't shy away from the red carpet.Promising no more wardrobe malfunctions on her Twitter feed, Eva hit the Global Gift Gala where she was hosting a swanky dinner. ...

P. Diddy has high hopes for music channel

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:00 +0800

P. Diddy involved fans in a conversation about music on Twitter today.

Taylor Swift amazed at Twitter success

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:00:00 +0800

Taylor Swift is surprised she has followers on Twitter as she only tweets about "cats, Law & Order and food".

Miley Cyrus rocks Balmain jumpsuit at Billboard Music Awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:38:00 +0800

© Getty - HandbagMiley Cyrus has joined Selena Gomez on the blue carpet at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, wearing a black and white jumpsuit by Balmain.Sharing a sneak peek on her Twitter feed before heading to the bash, Miley revealed that tonight's outfit teams crochet textures with diamond shaped details, while the svelte sleeveless cut shows off her super toned bod.Completing the look with statement red lips and side slanting hair, Miley's rocking her signature brand of pretty punk. ...

Aussie batsman Warner reported for Twitter rant

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:39:06 +0800

Batsman David Warner was on Sunday reported for an alleged breach of Cricket Australia's code of conduct after a Twitter rant directed at two of the country's leading cricketing writers.

Trainspotting's Welsh gets Twitter 'Filthy' for Cannes

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:41:10 +0800

Twitter and Irvine Welsh, the iconic "Trainspotting" author, are undeniably made for each other.

Facebook exec says it's OK for women to cry at work

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:44:48 +0800

Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg said in an interview published Saturday says it's ok for women to cry at work, share emotions and be honest about their femininity.

Amazon kills 'Zombieland' TV project, backs 'Alpha House'

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:31:24 +0800

By Alistair Barr SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc decided not to turn pilot project "Zombieland" into a full TV series, but is going ahead with "Alpha House," as the world's largest online retailer enters the next stage of its foray into original video creation. "Zombieland" writer and producer Rhett Reese wrote on Twitter that Amazon's decision was "sad for everyone" and blamed it on negative online reviews of the pilot by viewers. ...

Syria government supporters hack Financial Times

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:04:01 +0800

By Jim Finkle and Jennifer Saba REUTERS - The Financial Times' website and Twitter feeds were hacked on Friday, renewing questions about whether the popular social media service has done enough to tighten security as cyber-attacks on the news media intensify. The Syrian Electronic Army, an online group that supports Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, was behind the incident which followed a phishing attack on the company's email accounts, FT reported on its website. The attack is the latest in which hackers commandeered the Twitter account of a prominent news organization to push their agenda. ...

Wooz.in Connects the Offline and Online World, Both Locally and Abroad

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:23 +0800

In this day and age when a lot of people are connected online through popular social networks like Facebook and Twitter, one might ask if they can utilize that connection in the offline world. Some have ...

New travel website uses social media for real-time recommendations

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:49:04 +0800

Travelers looking to tap into the latest uber-trendy places to eat, drink and sleep are being offered an alternative to “static” travel guides with a new website that collates real-time data from Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare to make recommendations.

'SimCity' Amusement Park pack coming May 28

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:03:09 +0800

Quickly confirming a retailer leak, SimCity's Facebook page has announced a May 28 release for a new Amusement Park Pack add-on to the urban management game.

Canadian astronaut wrestles with gravity after spaceflight

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:59:14 +0800

By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Back on Earth, Canadian astronaut and cyberspace tweeter Chris Hadfield is getting a rough re-introduction to gravity after a five-month stint aboard the International Space Station, the former commander told reporters during a video webcast from Houston. Hadfield became a social media rock star with his zero-gravity version of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" and a continuous stream of commentary on Twitter about his life in orbit. But living without gravity for five months has left him feeling dizzy, weak and prematurely aged. ...

Diet secrets of the rich & famous: Christina Aguilera's fitness plan

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:56:00 +0800

© Twitter/tChristina AguileraChristina Aguilera has been showing off the results of her hardcore fitness regime by posting a snap of her whittled waist in just a bra and skirt. She posted a pic of Twitter showing off her toned bod saying , 'On set shooting music video with @Alexoficial for #HoyTengoGanasDeTi'The pint sized 5'2" songstress has been hitting the gym hard with her old personal trainer Tee Sorge – racking up five 90 minute workouts every week. ...

Twitter index: Australian football match, happy Friday

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:46:06 +0800

On Friday, May 17, Twitter users are talking about the Australian rules football game between the West Coast Eagles and the North Melbourne Kangaroos and wishing each other a happy Friday.

Facebook outlook still muddled one year after IPO

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:11:19 +0800

A year after a nightmarish share offering, Facebook still has its ardent backers and detractors.

Yahoo! adds tweets to online news pages

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:19:27 +0800

Yahoo! on Thursday began spicing up its online news pages with real-time comments fired off at the globally popular messaging service Twitter.

Facebook and Twitter jump on Google glasses

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:15:12 +0800

Facebook and Twitter launched applications Thursday for Google glasses as developers rushed to learn more about tailoring software for the Internet-linked eyewear yet to hit the market.

Thai PM's enhanced Facebook usage could backfire

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:50:04 +0800

Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) - After being in office for nearly two years, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has recently turned to Facebook to express her mind on topics she does not want to talk directly to the media about.

Facebook, Twitter apps come to Glass, Google's wearable computer

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:42:34 +0800

By Alexei Oreskovic SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Social networking services Facebook Inc and Twitter are coming to Google Glass, the wearable computer made by the Internet search company. Google Inc announced on Thursday a half-dozen apps specially designed to work on its Glass devices. News network CNN, fashion magazine Elle, as well as online apps Tumblr and Evernote were among the half-dozen new apps for Glass unveiled during Google's annual developer conference in San Francisco. ...

Extra Time: Leyton Orient clear up Beckham confusion

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:59:00 +0800

After receiving "a number of phone calls" the club were forced to take to Twitter to announce that the retiring midfielder's last game was not against them but French side Lorient

PBS says rapper Diddy will not appear on 'Downton Abbey'

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:54:19 +0800

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Music mogul and rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs will not be appearing in British period TV drama "Downton Abbey," U.S. broadcaster PBS said on Wednesday, despite tweets saying he would be joining the hit show's upcoming season. Diddy set social media abuzz on Wednesday after posts on his verified Twitter account said, "MY BIG NEWS: So happy to announce that Im a series regular on DOWNTON ABBEY-my favorite show+i'll be debuting a sneak peek tonight 12am PST!." "It's not true," PBS spokeswoman Carrie Johnson said in an email to Reuters. ...

Twitter index: One Direction angers some fans

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:51:46 +0800

On Thursday, May 16, Twitter users who are fans of the British-Irish boy band One Direction are expressing their disappointment at a hotly buzzed announcement from the band.

UK politician sues for defamation in high-profile Twitter case

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:08:22 +0800

By Estelle Shirbon LONDON (Reuters) - A retired British politician sued the wife of the House of Commons Speaker for defamation on Thursday, accusing her of implying in a tweet that he was a paedophile guilty of sexually abusing boys living in a care home. Alistair McAlpine, an associate of the late former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, is seeking damages from Sally Bercow in Britain's most high-profile Twitter defamation case to date. ...

Syria's Internet back after eight-hour blackout

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:58:08 +0800

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria's Internet started working again on Wednesday evening, a U.S. web tracking firm said, and residents reported phone lines were back up after an eight-hour blackout left much of the population cut off from the outside world. Communication networks have been crucial for opposition activists trying to get out videos and information about a two-year conflict that has killed at least 80,000 people, according to a rights group opposed to President Bashar al-Assad. "Internet came back at 15:26 UTC (18:26 Damascus time). Duration 8h25m," Renesys said on its Twitter account. ...

Fearne Cotton shows off post-pregnancy pins at tattoo parlour

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:41:00 +0800

© Twitter / Fearne CottonFearne Cotton took a trip to the tattoo parlour yesterday as she hung out with legendary artist Mark Mahoney.Posing for a snap with her tattoo fave on Twitter, Fearne gave us a peek at her amazing post-pregnancy pins.Still wearing her new leopard print Vans, the Radio 1 DJ rocked an all-black outfit into her off-duty wardrobe. Leaving the new ink to the likes of Cara Delevingne and Rita Ora for now, Fearne wrote, "Couldn't get a tattoo this time as I'm breast feeding still but lovely to hand at my face place". ...

Twitter index: Kelly Rowland drops 'Dirty Laundry'

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:04:14 +0800

US singer-songwriter Kelly Rowland has dropped her new track "Dirty Laundry," causing a buzz on Twitter on Wednesday, May 15.

LulzSec hackers "at cutting edge" of cyber crime, court told

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:58:23 +0800

By Estelle Shirbon LONDON (Reuters) - Four British hackers who took part in 2011 cyber-attacks on targets ranging from the CIA to Sony were audacious, arrogant men whose motivation was "anarchic self-amusement", a court heard on Wednesday. The men, who have pleaded guilty to a variety of offences, were members of the hacking collective LulzSec that caused millions of dollars of damage to corporate and government computer networks during an online crime spree they boasted about on Twitter. ...

Syria suffers communications blackout

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:09:36 +0800

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Internet connections between Syria and the rest of the world were down, a U.S. web tracking firm said on Wednesday, and phone lines into Damascus from other countries were not working. "Syrian Internet offline again 07:01 UTC / 10:00 am local," Renesys said on its Twitter account. This is the sixth communications blackout of the two-year-old uprising against President Bashar al-Assad and web tracking firms say the government is probably responsible. Authorities blamed a blackout last week on a malfunctioning optic cable. ...