Global Stories

Facebook turns your posts into spam with 'sponsored stories'

Facebook's new 'Sponsored Stories' feature turns your likes and check-ins into ads, spamming your friends' feeds without any option to opt out.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011

Data Privacy

Facebook used in work background check

A Maryland man was asked for his Facebook password during a job interview with the Department of Corrections, sparking a privacy debate led by the ACLU.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2011

Facebook

Improvements made to Facebook Pages, Photo Viewer

Facebook enhances Pages with better communication features, expressive tools, and relevancy improvements, alongside a new faster Photo Viewer.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2011

Unified Communications

Websites made just how you like them...courtesy of facebook

Have you been surfing the web recently and been surprised to find your Facebook icon displayed on a web page, and a button urging you to 'Become the fan'?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011

Cybersecurity

Six things not to reveal on Facebook

Discover the six details you should never share on Facebook, from birthdates to holiday plans, to protect your privacy and safety.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011

Facebook

Facebook working on group buying feature

Facebook tests 'Buy With Friends' feature allowing users to share and unlock deals with friends, hinting at potential rivalry with daily deal sites.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2011

Marketing Technologies

How a Facebook ad can get your page moving

Let's say you are a coffee shop in Auckland and you want to create an ad to drive traffic to your Facebook page to generate more fans.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010

Network Infrastructure

Recruitment gets social

Companies are turning to Facebook's vast user base to find talent, but social media recruitment requires strategy and awareness of online presence.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010

Risk & Compliance

I want an iPhone

Apple's iPhone could revolutionise the workplace, but when should businesses provide employees with the latest consumer devices and applications?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010

Apps

Android upgrade hits Sony Ericsson Xperia smartphones

Sony Ericsson's Xperia smartphones receive 2.1 Android upgrade, bringing enhanced home screens, improved auto-focus, better Bluetooth, and social integration.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2010

Bitdefender

Facebook safety app out now

BitDefender's new 'safego' app now alerts Facebook users to data leaks, e-threats and unsafe content, enhancing privacy and security on the platform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2010

Data Privacy

Facebook launches new groups – and you may already be a member

Facebook has put its foot in it again, in what is shaping up to be a troubled few months for the social network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010

Digital Entertainment

Redesigned Myspace website goes live

Myspace relaunches with redesigned site, aiming to reclaim its spot as a social entertainment hub for 13-34 year olds with new features and mobile apps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2010

Fintech

Xero gets $4 million for US expansion

Xero secures NZD $4 million from Peter Thiel to fuel its US expansion, with Thiel joining the US Advisory Board to challenge Quickbooks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2010

Cloud Services

Telecom sponsors All Blacks UK tour

Telecom renews sponsorship for the All Blacks' UK tour, introducing the Telecom BackingBlack Tour with exclusive content and events for UK fans.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2010

Marketing Technologies

I spy with my little eye

Be wary what information you are sharing with the world, as there are many opportunists with their eyes furtively fixed on you.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Storage

A slick website captures leads

DUO has revamped its outdated website, focusing on real-time pricing and stock info to better meet customer needs and foster community engagement.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Jan 2011

Facebook

Facebook unveils new 'Messages' - don't call it a Gmail killer

Facebook unveils 'Messages,' a revolutionary system blending SMS, chat, and email. Though not a Gmail killer, it aims to transform digital communication.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2010