Tag: twitter
Spotify: Everything You Need To Know
It's taken far longer than American music lovers would have liked, but finally Spotify, the world's premier music streaming service, has launched stateside. Fans of the service in the UK, Sweden and across Europe have raved on about how…
Google+ now has 10 million-plus users
It may still only be a "field trial" according to the search giants that built it, but the Google+ social network has already hit a major landmark by surpassing 10 million users. Google's attempt to battle Twitter and Facebook in…
In defense of email (just think of the alternative)
Another day, another story about someone deciding to "quit" email. It seems it's very stressful, getting all these messages, and apparently this is a feeling "everyone" shares. Oh really? Yes, I know what it's like to have thousands of…
PayPal Twitter account the latest hacking victim
PayPal is the latest high-profile web brand to be targeted by hackers. The online money-handling service last night had its @paypaluk Twitter handle hacked by what appeared to be a disgruntled user. From 8pm until midnight the Twitter feed…
BBC to curb spoiler-ridden Tweets from stars and writers
BBC's head-honchos are considering issuing guidelines on how their writers and acting talent should use the micro-blogging service Twitter, and potentially putting a ban on its usage, following a series of revealing tweets hit the social network. Numerous leaks have…
DM Twitter rules changing for businesses
The rules concerning sending direct messages on Twitter may be about to change for businesses, according to The Next Web. Currently Direct Messaging is limited to people who mutually follow each other. However, at least two brands now allow direct…
Precreate Solutions house-sit your Facebook to keep burglars at bay while you're away
While we've never been all that convinced that leaving your lights on while you go on holiday is the best deterrent against burglars (who needs an expensive energy bill right after shelling out for an exotic week-long break, eh?), we've…
Twitter response leads to football's first "Twansfer" at Yeovil Town
Twitter has scored another first today, after Yeovil Town football clubs manager Terry Skiverton has said that his latest transfer is all thanks to the social networking sensation. Hailed as the first "twansfer" as Twitter was so instrumental in the…
Thumbs at the ready for the Sony Ericsson txt QWERTY handset
After an "entertaining messaging phone"? Agreed, it's a clunky way to describe a new blower, but if you are, feast your eyes on the Sony Ericsson txt, the last in a trio of new phones from Sony Ericsson today….
LulzSec leader caught by FBI and Scotland Yard teams
A 19 year-old from Essex, England, believed to be the leader of the LulzSec hacking group, has been arrested today as part of a joint operation by the FBI and Scotland Yard. The arrest comes just hours after LulzSec used…
