Tag: social network
BBC iPlayer gets social networking and customisation features in new update
The BBC's Anthony Rose and Erik Huggers have today been showing off the fruits of a brand new revamp for the BBC's video on demand service, iPlayer. Customisation options and the introduction of social networking features sit at the top…
Zuckerberg: Facebook "missed the mark" over privacy issues
Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, has admitted that his social network failed to respond quickly enough to its user's growing concerns over issues of privacy. "Sometimes we move too fast – and after listening to recent concerns, we're responding," wrote…
Facebook privacy settings to be simplified within weeks
Facebook are planning to streamline their convoluted privacy settings within a matter of weeks, after many have claimed that making their personal information less public was too confusing. Speaking on US Radio, Facebook's Chief of Public Policy Tim Sparapani said…
Spotify iPhone app update improves Facebook and Twitter sharing
Hot on the heels of last month's major Spotify update comes an improved version of the streaming service for iPhone users. Taking it's cues from the revamped desktop application, Spotify Mobile for the iPhone now features a range of social…
Zynga leaving Facebook, taking Farmville to pastures new?
Zynga, the developers behind the massively popular Farmville game, are rumoured to be preparing to break away from Facebook. If reports are to be believed, Zynga are looking to create their own social network in which to house the…
Facebook readying location based services?
Facebook could be preparing to roll out location based features to its social network, if a report by Advertising Age is to be believed. Facebook are said to be integrating location based information and a check-in system that appears very…
Twitter button headed to BBC iPlayer?
The BBC are said to be introducing a new feature to their iPlayer TV catch-up service called "I Recommend" which would allow users to comment on and recommend their favourite shows to other users through Twitter integration. Though the BBC…
Facebook security flaw lets you spy on friends' live chats
Oh dear. Tips of quite a big security flaw in Facebook starting to trickle in. As detailed in the above video, a newly found flaw in the social network's security procedures means that any user can view the live…
NME and BlackBerry team up for new "Breakthrough" music social network
NME and BlackBerry are to team up on a new social network. Breakthrough will be primarily aimed at musicians and music fans, allowing users to upload music and videos onto a network teeming with music aficionados. Uploaded music will also…
Nokia C3 gets release date on Vodafone
Vodafone have just announced an exclusive June release for the Nokia C3 budget QWERTY handset on a Pay As You Go deal. While the actual price of the handset has yet to be revealed, Vodafone have confirmed that 3G…
