Google eyes Waze as Facebook circles hot Web maps property Reuters - 12 hours agoBy Sarah McBride and Alexei Oreskovic SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc is in talks to buy Waze, an Israeli mapping start-up that has held discussions with several … More »Google eyes Waze as Facebook circles hot Web maps property
By Sarah McBride and Alexei Oreskovic SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc is in talks to buy Waze, an Israeli mapping start-up that has held discussions with several large technology companies, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. Google's discussions with Waze, which one of the sources told Reuters …
- ITV News Twitter account hacked by Syrian Electronic Army Reuters - 14 hours ago
LONDON (Reuters) - British broadcaster ITV on Friday became the latest media outlet to have one of its Twitter feeds hacked by anonymous supporters of Syria's President … More »ITV News Twitter account hacked by Syrian Electronic Army
LONDON (Reuters) - British broadcaster ITV on Friday became the latest media outlet to have one of its Twitter feeds hacked by anonymous supporters of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, just days after Twitter beefed up security to prevent such attacks. Twitter Inc said on Wednesday that it had started rolling out an optional …
- Bynes: I need another nose job Cover Media - 14 hours ago
Amanda Bynes joked on Twitter after her arraignment Friday that she needs plastic surgery after seeing her mugshot. More »Bynes: I need another nose job
Amanda Bynes joked on Twitter after her arraignment Friday that she needs plastic surgery after seeing her mugshot.
Federer takes delayed flight to Twitter AFP News - 15 hours agoRoger Federer's perfect sense of timing on court has brought him a record 17 Grand Slam titles, but he admitted Friday he's been a little slow to appreciate the advantages … More »Federer takes delayed flight to Twitter
Roger Federer's perfect sense of timing on court has brought him a record 17 Grand Slam titles, but he admitted Friday he's been a little slow to appreciate the advantages of Twitter.
Twitter index: happy birthday Lohanthony, Europa League AFP Relax - 17 hours agoOn Friday, May 24, Twitter users are wishing a happy birthday to vlogger Anthony Spears and discussing the changes to football competition the Champions League that would … More »Twitter index: happy birthday Lohanthony, Europa League
On Friday, May 24, Twitter users are wishing a happy birthday to vlogger Anthony Spears and discussing the changes to football competition the Champions League that would see Europa Cup winners automatically awarded a spot in the competition.
- Critic's Facebook page suspended; cartoonist 'ignores' summonses ANN - Fri, May 24, 2013
Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) - Thammasat University academic Somsak Jeamteerasakul's Facebook account has been suspended for 30 days, leading to widespread criticism on social … More »Critic's Facebook page suspended; cartoonist 'ignores' summonses
Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) - Thammasat University academic Somsak Jeamteerasakul's Facebook account has been suspended for 30 days, leading to widespread criticism on social media.
Victoria Beckham flashes some flesh in heart print Burberry shirt Handbag.com - Thu, May 23, 2013Victoria Beckham and Harry Styles wearing the same heart print shirt is something we, quite rightly, assumed we'd never see.But how wrong were we eh?In a sneaky Twitter … More »Victoria Beckham flashes some flesh in heart print Burberry shirt
Victoria Beckham and Harry Styles wearing the same heart print shirt is something we, quite rightly, assumed we'd never see.But how wrong were we eh?In a sneaky Twitter snap from a shoot she's been doing with photographer Elle von Unwerth (who, by the way, specialises in erotic femininity), Victoria showed off a revealing …
- Twitter tightens security after high-profile breaches AFP Relax - Thu, May 23, 2013
Twitter said Wednesday it was stepping up security measures for the popular messaging service following a series of high-profile breaches by hackers hitting media organizations … More »Twitter tightens security after high-profile breaches
Twitter said Wednesday it was stepping up security measures for the popular messaging service following a series of high-profile breaches by hackers hitting media organizations and others.
- Google+ trends: Chevy Spark, Twitter AFP Relax - Thu, May 23, 2013
On Thursday, May 23, Google+ users are buzzing about Twitter's plan for two-step authentication and Chevy's new electric car, the Chevy Spark. More »Google+ trends: Chevy Spark, Twitter
On Thursday, May 23, Google+ users are buzzing about Twitter's plan for two-step authentication and Chevy's new electric car, the Chevy Spark.
Report: Apple integrating Flickr and Vimeo into next iPhone operating … AFP Relax - Thu, May 23, 2013Adding support for Flickr and Vimeo would allow iPhone users to post and share content from third-party apps to the social networks in the same vein as they already can … More »Report: Apple integrating Flickr and Vimeo into next iPhone operating …
Adding support for Flickr and Vimeo would allow iPhone users to post and share content from third-party apps to the social networks in the same vein as they already can with Facebook and Twitter.
Pregnant Frankie Sandford wows in silver maxi at Hangover 3 premiere Handbag.com - Thu, May 23, 2013© Getty - HandbagPregnant Frankie Sandford joined the Saturdays gals Mollie King, Una Healy and Vanessa White on the red carpet last night, to show off her baby bump … More »Pregnant Frankie Sandford wows in silver maxi at Hangover 3 premiere
© Getty - HandbagPregnant Frankie Sandford joined the Saturdays gals Mollie King, Una Healy and Vanessa White on the red carpet last night, to show off her baby bump at the Hangover 3 premiere.Her first red carpet outing since announcing her pregnancy on Twitter, Frankie went for a silvery grey printed maxi dress that flowed …
Kim Dotcom mulls suing tech giants for 'copyright breach' AFP News - Thu, May 23, 2013Internet mogul Kim Dotcom said Thursday he was considering taking legal action against tech giants such as Twitter, Google and Facebook for infringing copyright on a … More »Kim Dotcom mulls suing tech giants for 'copyright breach'
Internet mogul Kim Dotcom said Thursday he was considering taking legal action against tech giants such as Twitter, Google and Facebook for infringing copyright on a security measure he invented.
Twitter beefs up security after hacking spree on media Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013By Jim Finkle (Reuters) - Twitter Inc unveiled technology to boost security for its users, following a spate of attacks on accounts of prominent media outlets including … More »Twitter beefs up security after hacking spree on media
By Jim Finkle (Reuters) - Twitter Inc unveiled technology to boost security for its users, following a spate of attacks on accounts of prominent media outlets including the Associated Press, the Financial Times and The Onion. The micro blogging site, which transmits some 400 million messages a day, said on Wednesday that …
- TwitCasting Gets Seed Funding for Social Live-Streaming Expansion Tech in Asia - Thu, May 23, 2013
Twitter is fun, but it’s not a very visual medium. Japan’s TwitCasting is trying to change that with its video broadcasting platform that’s tied very closely to Twitter. … More »TwitCasting Gets Seed Funding for Social Live-Streaming Expansion
Twitter is fun, but it’s not a very visual medium. Japan’s TwitCasting is trying to change that with its video broadcasting platform that’s tied very closely to Twitter. Today the startup has revealed ...
Facebook joins Web freedom group AFP News - Thu, May 23, 2013Facebook on Wednesday became a full member of the Global Network Initiative, a non-governmental organization promoting Internet freedom and privacy rights. More »Facebook joins Web freedom group
Facebook on Wednesday became a full member of the Global Network Initiative, a non-governmental organization promoting Internet freedom and privacy rights.
- Turkish-Armenian writer handed jail sentence for blasphemy Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - An Istanbul court has sentenced a Turkish-Armenian author and blogger to more than a year in prison for insulting the Prophet Mohammad, local media … More »Turkish-Armenian writer handed jail sentence for blasphemy
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - An Istanbul court has sentenced a Turkish-Armenian author and blogger to more than a year in prison for insulting the Prophet Mohammad, local media reported on Wednesday, weeks after a similar case caused alarm among secularists. Sevan Nisanyan, who has authored several books and who runs a blog on …
Davina McCall wows in red dress at Goop Summer Celebration Handbag.com - Wed, May 22, 2013© Getty - HandbagDavina McCall joined the starry crowd at Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Summer Season celebration last night, racking up style points from head to toe.Though … More »Davina McCall wows in red dress at Goop Summer Celebration
© Getty - HandbagDavina McCall joined the starry crowd at Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Summer Season celebration last night, racking up style points from head to toe.Though the TV star shared her pre-party wobble on Twitter, she sure nailed the swanky dress code in a bold red figure hugging frock.
- Pakistan's Startup Ecosystem Has So Much Potential (INFOGRAPHIC) Tech in Asia - Wed, May 22, 2013
Adam Dawood is the founding partner of DYL Ventures , a Pakistan-centric venture capital and consultancy firm. You can find him on Twitter as @adamdawood . Continuing … More »Pakistan's Startup Ecosystem Has So Much Potential (INFOGRAPHIC)
Adam Dawood is the founding partner of DYL Ventures , a Pakistan-centric venture capital and consultancy firm. You can find him on Twitter as @adamdawood . Continuing our series of posts on Pakistan’s ...
Twitter index: Xbox One, Sophia Abrahão AFP Relax - Wed, May 22, 2013On Wednesday, May 22, Twitter users are buzzing about the launch of Microsoft's latest gaming console, the Xbox One, and wishing actress/singer Sophia Abrahão a happy … More »Twitter index: Xbox One, Sophia Abrahão
On Wednesday, May 22, Twitter users are buzzing about the launch of Microsoft's latest gaming console, the Xbox One, and wishing actress/singer Sophia Abrahão a happy birthday.
- Following CEO Shake-Up, Mixi Ploughs Seed Funding into Two Startups Tech in Asia - Wed, May 22, 2013
Japan’s Facebook-like site Mixi has been struggling for a couple of years with stagnant user numbers and an apparent lack of direction. Last week, in a major shake-up, … More »Following CEO Shake-Up, Mixi Ploughs Seed Funding into Two Startups
Japan’s Facebook-like site Mixi has been struggling for a couple of years with stagnant user numbers and an apparent lack of direction. Last week, in a major shake-up, Mixi’s founder left the CEO role ...
