Tag: myspace
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…
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.
Friendster set to sell for £60 million
Founded in 2002, it was one of the earliest popular social networks, and has over 100 million active users.
Myspace Music goes live in the UK
As well as the addition of Myspace Music charts and iTunes download links, the Myspace Music launch will be complimented by a host of exclusive content from the likes of 50 Cent, Alicia Keys and Lost Prophets.
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.
Send Tweets via SMS messages with Orange
Twitter will now join Facebook, Myspace and Bebo as part of Orange's Social Life service, an internet portal allowing users to access all four social networking sites from one place.
Galaxy Spica i5700 Android phone revealed by Samsung
Perhaps the most notable inclusion will be DivX support, an Android first, which should certainly help video compatibility across different formats on the Galaxy Spica.
Government blocked in bid to stop paedophiles using social networking sites
A government plan to stop paedophiles from accessing social networking sites such as Myspace and Facebook has been withdrawn for fear of breaching laws pertaining to human rights infringement.
Music search launched by Google and Myspace
The service will provide links to purchasable tracks and also give an audio preview of songs, with iLike support.
