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Facebook is close to obtaining an e-money license in Ireland to allow users to hold and exchange money on the site.

Facebook's Zuckerberg joins $1 salary club; wealth at $27bn shows it's a Silicon Valley badge of success.

Facebook embarks on a virtual future, snapping up Oculus VR for $2 billion, promising to revolutionise social interactions and gaming.

Why not try that seldomly used and never talked about function – the poke.

The ugly selfie trend is gaining popularity as people poke fun at the selfie obsession and embrace their imperfections.

Transition to cloud business models continues with new changes expected in 2014, according to analyst firm IDC. Monthly billing and younger salespeople are predicted to become more popular.

Gartner outlines four key strategies to influence social media behaviour and boost audience engagement.

Online wine retailer Rewined predicts that the New Zealand online wine market will account for 15% of total retail sales completed online by 2018.

From scoffing at scrapbook lovers to confessing her Pinterest addiction, Shannon shares how decorating her new home turned her into a true 'Pinterestaholic'.

IDC claims vendors that provide the most compelling and useful enablement for their partners will gain channel dominance.

Confidence is up for both employers and job seekers in the ICT sector with a rise in new projects upholding recruitment activity and promising pay increases in 2014.

Amidst a £4bn loss, Twitter's future shines with innovation and a robust ad model, says Warwick Uni's Sotirios Paroutis. A shake-up, not a breakup.

Moved by a grieving dad's appeal, Facebook creates a tribute video for his late son, showcasing the power of social media compassion.

Facebook launches personal Look Back videos to mark its 10th anniversary, showcasing users' most-liked posts and photos.

Facebook marks its decade with Paper, a sleek app blending storytelling and social media, redefining how we share and explore tales globally.

Facebook marks its 10th year, raising questions on its future as it reigns over 1.2 billion users. Will it adapt and thrive for another decade?.

Interactive Intelligence appoints Carl Price as Marketing Manager for Australia, NZ & Pacific to strengthen customer experience management.

247Moneybox.co.nz utilises borrowers' social media to refine credit decisions, aiming for more reliable short-term loan assessments.

Adobe's revenue soars as social media giants like Tumblr and Pinterest lead in driving qualified traffic to retail, outpacing Facebook.

Facebook will be wiped out by 2017, similar to infectious epidemics such as the bubonic plague, says Princeton researchers.

The combination of mobility in the workplace and the concept of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is making it harder for Kiwi men to separate work and play.

Side-gigs, from blogging and life coaching to freelance writing or web designing, are quickly becoming an essential part of building a successful career in the new economy.

Holiday season alert: Scammers set to double profits on social media with a surge in Christmas and charity scams. Stay vigilant online.

Nokia New Zealand believes last week's 'F*** You' tweet was likely the work of a hacker, vowing to ramp up security as a result.