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Facebook Investigated By ICO Over ‘Emotional Contagion’ Experiment
The watchdog is looking into claims that the social network was breaking data protection laws
Respect Network Wants Members To Get Paid For Their Data
The ambitious project aims to challenge the way we look at data privacy and corporate reputation
Irish Court Asks EU To Review Facebook NSA Data Sharing
The top European court asked to review the data sharing agreement between Europe and the US
Facebook Goes Down For 30 Minutes Worldwide, Reasons Still Unknown
Facebook users briefly faced an abyss of loneliness
Facebook Launches Slingshot – A One-To-Many Media Messaging App
The new app borrows heavily from Snapchat, but also introduces some original features
PayPal President Leaves To Head Messaging At Facebook
David Marcus will be overseeing the development of Facebook’s messaging products
How To Smarten Up Your Office
Touchscreens, sensors and meeting room management will make employees happier, says Andrew Howells from Condeco
Google Search Could Indicate That Links Were ‘Forgotten’
Google plans to introduce notices to point out where information has been redacted due to European privacy rules
Microsoft Plans To Launch Real-Time Translation For Skype In 2014
This year, the Universal Translator is coming to a Windows 8 PC near you
ICO Hunts Down Another Spam Texter
The watchdog has raided a ‘SIM farm’ in the midlands and issued a sizeable fine
Facebook Reacts To Privacy Fears With Tightened Settings
Noob users of Facebook receive a privacy policy change that will limit their first postings to the audience they want it to reach
Google Reportedly Buying Twitch Game Streaming Service
As gaming becomes more mainstream, could Twitch be the next YouTube?
Leaked Screenshots Suggest Extensive Gmail Overhaul
A decade after it was first launched, Gmail is getting a facelift, it seems
Snapchat Settles FCC Charges For ‘Deceiving Users’
Snapchat reprimanded by US regulator and faces 20 years of scrutiny for deceiving its users
Cisco And Citrix Buddy Up For Enterprise Mobility Platform
Cisco and Citrix extend their partnership to include a workplace mobility solution for businesses
Secret Social Network To Hit UK Shores
Privacy affectionados celebrate after 'Secret', the anonymous social network, prepares for UK launch
Facebook Tightens Data Settings And Launches Mobile Ad Network
New measures allow users to limit how much personal information they share with third-party mobile apps
Twitter Disappoints With Slowing Growth
Twitter shares plummet as investors take fright at its slowing growth and usage figures
Controversial FCC Proposals Could “End Net Neutrality” In The US
The Federal Communications Commission could allow US ISPs to charge for priority traffic
The Founder Of Russia’s Largest Social Network Is Fired, Flees The Country
The former CEO finds out about his dismissal from the press, says he won't return to Russia
Facebook Boosts Mobile Advert Sales
Facebook's first-quarter profits tripled, aided by significant growth in its mobile user base and mobile ad sales
Is Crimea Part Of Russia? Internet Companies Offer Conflicting Answers
Yandex says 'yes', Facebook and VKontakte say 'no', Wikipedia changes its mind
Facebook Acquires VR Headset Maker Oculus
Facebook surprises with the £1.1bn purchase of virtual-reality headset maker Oculus VR
iRobot’s Cisco-Based Ava 500 Telepresence Robot Goes On Sale: Gallery
The robot, which is controlled remotely via an iPad, is just one representative of a new generation of telepresence devices
Twitter Says Sorry After Another Outage
Twitter says sorry after its network crashes again on Tuesday, just days after another outage
Privacy Groups Call For Probe Into £11.4bn Facebook WhatsApp Takeover
US regulators face calls from privacy advocates to investigate Facebook's expensive acquisition of WhatsApp
Facebook Cracks Down On Gun Toters
Facebook to warn any gun dealers using illicit sales tactics
Google Acquires Spider.io To Take On Ad Fraudsters
Google hopes the acquisition of Spider.io will improve its relationship with advertisers by spotting click fraud and advertising malware
WhatsApp Rebuffed Google Advances In Favour Of Facebook Deal – Report
WhatApp founders reportedly turned down a Google takoever offer in favour of Facebook, despite being offered more money