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Social media user numbers swell to 58% of world's population, spurring social commerce boom
eCommerce

Social media user numbers swell to 58% of world's population, spurring social commerce boom

Facebook's dominance of social media is being challenged by Instagram and TikTok, according to new research from Hootsuite and We Are Social.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight
Crypto

Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight

Social networks like Kik and Telegram delve into cryptocurrencies, aiming to boost revenue and user engagement while facilitating self-sustaining economies.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
New Facebook reactions arrive – but where's the dislike button?
Facebook

New Facebook reactions arrive – but where's the dislike button?

Facebook rolls out six new reactions globally today, yet the long-awaited dislike button remains elusive, leaving some users unsatisfied.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016
Facebook launches dedicated Sports Fan portal
Facebook

Facebook launches dedicated Sports Fan portal

Facebook launches 'Sports Stadium', a new hub for fans to follow games in real-time, boasting a global community of 650 million.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
Facebook is going to help you with your break up
Facebook

Facebook is going to help you with your break up

Facebook tests new tools to help people manage interactions with ex-partners after a break-up, says product manager Kelly Winters.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2015
10 reasons you'll never actually quit Facebook
Facebook

10 reasons you'll never actually quit Facebook

Despite vowing to quit, we explore 10 compelling reasons why Facebook remains an irreplaceable part of our lives and digital footprints.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
Facebook to launch browser, smartphone: rumour
Apple

Facebook to launch browser, smartphone: rumour

Two separate reports have emerged over the weekend hinting at possible post-IPO projects for Facebook's bosses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2012
Second US$10 bn quarter for Google
Google

Second US$10 bn quarter for Google

Google reports its second consecutive USD $10 billion quarter, driven by strong performances from Chrome, Android, and YouTube.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2012
Google: 170 million people have 'upgraded' to Google+ - Updated
Google

Google: 170 million people have 'upgraded' to Google+ - Updated

Google boasts 170 million users on Google+, now one-fifth the size of Facebook, amid updates to enhance the platform's allure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2012
What you should know about the Kony doco
YouTube

What you should know about the Kony doco

A viral YouTube doco on Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony by Invisible Children has sparked debate over its accuracy and the ethics of social media activism.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2012
Facebook to launch Timeline for brands?
Facebook

Facebook to launch Timeline for brands?

Dramatic new layout to roll out across business pages soon; is it time for your company to re-think its approach?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2012
Download your life story (according to facebook)
HP

Download your life story (according to facebook)

Facebook now lets users download all their data in a single zip file, offering an offline copy of posts, photos, events, and messages.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Google liberates Google+
Google

Google liberates Google+

Google has removed the restrictions to its social networking effort, Google+, saying the platform has moved from 'field trial' to 'beta'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Social Network stories

New social network wants to be an affordable listing service for Kiwi businesses
ServiceFinder

New social network wants to be an affordable listing service for Kiwi businesses

The platform lets owners, entrepreneurs, showcase their full line of local services, images, and descriptions on business profiles.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
Squiz gives Vision Australia clearer view of information
Unified Communications

Squiz gives Vision Australia clearer view of information

A 'revitalised' intranet designed by Squiz is providing Vision Australia with improved customer service and greater collaboration between staff.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016
Privacy Awareness Week: Tips from Facebook
Data Privacy

Privacy Awareness Week: Tips from Facebook

To mark Privacy Awareness Week (May 3 – 9) in New Zealand, Facebook has created some simple tips about how you can protect your privacy.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 5th May 2015
Five tips to make your Facebook page work for you
Facebook

Five tips to make your Facebook page work for you

Simple tips to help rock your Facebook fan page. The trouble is you're not quite sure where exactly you should start.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th May 2012
Aggressive strategy the key for CommVault
Commvault

Aggressive strategy the key for CommVault

'It's a hard market to enter, but we always run the business assuming someone's going to do it tomorrow': COO.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2011