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#Socialmediaruinedmylife – How not to regret using social media
Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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Many have ruined their reputations and damaged their careers after posting inappropriate material on social networks.
Kiwis float like a butterfly but get stung on social media
Sat, 7th Sep 2013
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68% of New Zealand's social butterflies sting by online threats, despite their sunny online disposition, says Trend Micro.
Has social media #ruinedyourlife...?
Wed, 4th Sep 2013
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There are many among us who have ruined their reputations and damaged their careers after posting inappropriate material on social networks...
Twitter under fire over 'let's burn gays' hashtag
Wed, 14th Aug 2013
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Social media giant removes hashtag after French Gay rights group launches lawsuit against the website for inciting homophobic hatred.
Instagram video? We heard it on the Twitter Vine
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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So far winning the social media battle, but not necessarily the war, the prospect of video features in Instagram should come as no surprise.
Imagining a world with NO technology…
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Take a look what happens when a few technophiles unplug and take a holiday away from Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and even email….
Twitter reacts… releases Report Abuse button
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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Twitter introduces Report Abuse button amid rising concerns over violent threats, aiming to enhance user safety and accountability.
Royal Baby boy in for a Tweet
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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social media
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby boy causes a social media storm with over two million mentions on Twitter.
Apple or Android? For richer, for poorer…
Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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New study suggests owning an iPhone could signal wealth, while Android users might be less affluent. Is your phone choice revealing your salary?.
Facebook hashtags… #released
Fri, 14th Jun 2013
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Jumping on the Twitter bandwagon, social media giant allows users to keep track of trending topics through the introduction of hashtags.
'Deal with it' Microsoft creative director resigns following Twitter rant
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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Adam Orth resigns from Microsoft after a controversial Twitter rant about 'always-on' devices sparks backlash among users.
Google Reader petition hits 100,000 signatures
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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Over 100k signatures on a petition to save Google Reader as Google plans to ditch the service, despite the rise of alternatives.
Clean up your foul social media profiles the Simple way
Mon, 11th Mar 2013
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Worried your social media might cost you a job? SimpleWash offers a swift clean-up of dodgy profiles, making you employable again.
Twitter shortens tweet characters #bothered
Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
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Twitter tightens tweet space by 2 chars, yet expands link flexibility. No big fuss, say experts. #TwitterUpdate.
Celebrity FAIL: Alicia, er, Keys, tweets from her…iPhone
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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Alicia Keys, BlackBerry's 100% exclusive advocate, caught tweeting from an iPhone, sparking debate on brand loyalty and honesty.
Twitter gives fired marketeers 15 minutes of fame
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Today we awaken to the news that a wit (or wits) in the marketing department of UK retailer HMV live tweeted their ignominious exit from the company.
Fastest growing online jobs in 2012
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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Website hosting leads online job growth at 3300%, with AWS seeing a 466% rise. Apple jobs decline amid 'app-fatigue' while Android gains 7%.
Space tweet welcomes 2013
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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Twitter looks back at the New Year and shows the best tweets from around the globe as the world welcomed 2013.
Unified communications and the contact centre
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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Unified communications revolutionise contact centres, enhancing quick resolutions and transforming customer service in the digital age.
Troubled THQ attracting interest
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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The future of THQ is anything but certain, with five potential buyers expressing an interest in purchasing the financially troubled company.