Category: Web 2.0
Bill Gates joins Twitter
The world's richest man and founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates has finally joined Twitter. With a nod to his programming roots, he kicked off proceedings with a first tweet of "hello world". There have been plenty of fake accounts set…
Manchester United ban Twitter
TWITTER HAS BEEN BANNED…well for some well known sportsmen at least. No this isn't the latest clampdown from communist China, it's the Premiership's very own Manchester United riling against social networking. The football club have taken control of Twitter accounts…
Band financed through social-network pals at Slicethepie.com land major label deal
While illegal MP3 downloads may be giving the internet a bad name, here's a story proving it isn't all theft and piracy in the world of digital music. Scars on 45, a UK band funded by fans via the…
Real-time data added to Google search results
While currently only Twitter feeds have been implemented, updates from social networks Myspace and Facebook will dynamically be fed into searches from early in the new year.
Strike a pose: Twitter's in Vogue
Twitter is, like, SO in right now. Don't believe us? Then just ask the folks over at Vogue Italia, who have dedicated a whole issue to the micro-blogging craze.
Chumby widget box available now from Firebox
Wi-Fi internet widgets without a PC.
Twitter: Most Popular Word of 2009
It beats "Obama", "unemployed" and "vampire" to the top spot.
Facebook term "unfriend" added to New Oxford American dictionary
If you've ever suffered the crushing heartbreak of being cast asunder by an online friend, you're probably pretty familiar with the term "unfriend".
Myspace acquire flailing music streaming service Imeem
Up to half of Imeem's workforce now faces unemployment.
Microsoft and LinkedIn announce partnership
It's an important move for LinkedIn, with integration to a native Windows program offering huge exposure to the network.
