Social Networking stories - Page 3

Google boasts 170 million users on Google+, now one-fifth the size of Facebook, amid updates to enhance the platform's allure.

Workout networking, or 'sweatworking', may be the newest way to get ahead in business, but taking a break could actually be better for your Start Up.

Atos CEO ditches email for 80k staff, favouring calls and IM in a bold move to save resources. Will this spark a corporate communication revolution?.

Ilya Zhitomirskiy, 22-year-old co-founder of open source social network Diaspora, has passed away just ahead of the network's planned launch.

Google+ sees massive increase in users after invitation-only restriction is lifted, with 50 million now on the site. Analyst predicts huge growth.

Spelling and grammar errors can cripple online sales, says entrepreneur Charles Duncombe, who saw revenue double after correcting mistakes on his website.

A US judge has dismissed yet another claim by the Winklevoss twins and Divya Narendra that Mark Zuckerberg stole the idea for Facebook at Harvard.

Google+ shows early success with exclusive invites model, drawing over 10 million users in weeks. Analyst Paul Allen predicts numbers could double soon.

Chrome's versatile extensions turn web browsing into a tailored experience, from seamless emailing to distraction-free writing tools, for optimal productivity.

Pope Benedict XVI endorses the internet, urging Catholics to communicate online with honesty, respect, and integrity. Mass caution against divisive rhetoric.

Norton's Cybercrime Report reveals we often don't report cyber crime and admits many engage in questionable online behaviour. Can we change?.

A worldwide study by TNS reveals the internet is now the preferred media, with emerging markets leading the surge in online and mobile social network activity.

Facebook experienced its worst outage in over four years, leaving millions disconnected twice last week due to an internal error.

Germany moves to ban employer snooping on Facebook, aiming to protect employee privacy in a groundbreaking draft law.

Google acquires Slide, indicating a push towards enhancing user connectivity across its services, aiming to make its platforms more social and engaging.

Facebook has hit rock bottom in customer satisfaction, ranking even lower than the US IRS, reveals a ForeSee Results report.

More online consumers use email than social networks for brand interaction, according to a new study from US digital marketing firm ExactTarget.

Cisco unveils Cisco Quad, a social collaboration platform aimed at boosting productivity and innovation in large organisations in English-speaking markets.

HP has launched 48Upper, a pioneering IT management solution that integrates social networking and community insights to boost productivity and collaboration.

A Nielsen report reveals that 22% of all online time is dedicated to social networking, with Facebook and YouTube leading the charge.