Facebook updates search tools
Facebook is improving the search tools on its social network to help users more easily locate the results they are seeking.
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Google includes personalised social links in users’ search results
Google has updated its search results, including more information related to a users’ social connections, including Twitter and Facebook, in its search results.
Google includes personalised social links in users' search results
Google has updated its search results, including more information related to a users’ social connections, including Twitter and Facebook, in its search results.
Roundtable report: Top 7 tips for using Twitter as a marketing tool
SMEs are wasting time and money on half-baked social media strategies and are, in many cases, oblivious to the simplicity of using Twitter as a marketing tool, according to the findings of a roundtable discussion.
Norton launches free online Cybercrime Index in London
In 2011, it is estimated that cybercrime will cost the British economy a total of £1.9billion, which equates to £103 for every person affected1. This wee, Internet security specialist Norton launched its new Cybercrime Index in London to help combat this issue, by tracking and warning computer users about daily cybercrime risks around the world.
First ‘press release search engine’ goes live
PRFilter, the first press release search engine, has been launched this week, designed to let web users find recent and relevant press releases.
UK social media app TweetDeck sold for $30m – report
TweetDeck is to be bought for $30m (£19m) by Silicon Valley firm UberMedia, according to a news report.
Search wars: Bing and Yahoo gain ground on Google in US
Google continued to dominate market share for Internet searches in January, although its lead narrowed while Yahoo and Microsoft saw their share inch up, according to new data.
Starbucks CEO Schultz joins Groupon board
Online coupon firm company Groupon has elected Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks Coffee, to its board amid media reports that it is preparing for an initial public offering in the spring.
Sony tests Foursquare scheme across Europe
Sony has teamed up with location based service to provide customers exclusive offers based on their mobile locations.