From Maps to Instagram, Uber to Foursquare – the top 10 app developments which have been copied, adopted or simply absorbed into everything else
December 2014
Tech open thread
More people may be dodging NSA surveillance than you think – Open thread
Have your say on Edward Snowden’s impact, as well as Uber’s privacy promises, teenage revenge porn, Foursquare and more
September 2014
The ultimate internet glossary: from 4chan to Zynga
Know your lolz from your lulzsec, and your belfies from your selfies? Hannah Jane Parkinson is here to help with an almost definitive list of digital geekery
Netflix leads tech giants' 'go-slow' protest in battle over net neutrality
Sites install widgets to show how the internet would look if regulators caved in to big cable companies on net neutrality
Large US tech firms plan 'go slow' day in protest over net neutrality rules
On 10 September, Etsy, Foursquare, Kickstarter, Reddit and others will alter websites, to show potential impact of FCC decision
August 2014
Media network blog
Foursquare’s relaunch has only temporarily recaptured the public
Use of the mobile-based app is up, but the confusing image overhaul is unlikely to lead to long-term success
Foursquare: 'The way people explore the world is going to change'
First Foursquare split off Swarm; now, the company is relaunching its flagship app. Can it win back the deserters, asks Alex Hern.
Media network blog
Five brand logo redesigns that misfired and how to deal with the backlash
With Airbnb and Foursquare's new logos under fire, how can brands updating their image ensure a smooth transition?
July 2014
Technology blog
Boot up: New Foursquare, new Shield, new Lumia and new wearables
Plus Snapchat surprises, the Yosemite beta, and an MP who wants to defend your right to War(craft). By Alex Hern and Samuel Gibbs
May 2014
Why Foursquare should be on everyone's phone
The Charles Arthur column
Facebook Nearby Friends: a first step in making tech more human
Charles Arthur
March 2014
Media network blog
Push or pull: how can retailers better communicate with shoppers?
Should retailers push their products and messages onto customers, or allow shoppers to pull it at their convenience? Andrew Smith explores the pros and cons of each
January 2014
The data store: on big data
Why data science matters to Foursquare
Since its most recent update, Foursquare users now spend 30% more time with the check-in app. And it wouldn't have been possible without the input of data scientist Blake Shaw
June 2013
Technology blog
Boot up: Project Loon, Feminist Taylor Swift, Puzzle & Dragons, Ford in-car interfaces and more
Stuart Dredge: Plus post-Napster bands, personal data exchanges, Sunrise app update, iTunes Radio, Intel smart-watch plans and more
February 2013
Best iPhone and iPad apps
30 best iPhone and iPad apps this week
Table Top Racing, Adobe VideoBite, Star Trek App, Pixel People, Ghostbusters, Moomins, NFL Matchups and more. By Stuart Dredge
January 2013
DLD 2013: Google's dominance will loosen, says expert
Albert Wenger of Union Square Ventures says smaller search companies, such as DuckDuckGo, will become more common. By Jemima Kiss
October 2012
The networker
How social networks can destroy your social life
Foursquare-inspired mania for self-revelation is actually a good advert for occasionally turning off our mobiles and being ourselves, writes John Naughton
April 2012
London city tips on Foursquare
Instagram and Facebook: the next tech bubble?
March 2012
Apps blog
Foursquare promises 'a lot of love' for UK brands and users
Stuart Dredge: Omid Ashtari admits that the social location service needs to do more to win Brits round to social location
