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Article | 11/06/2009 Twitter launches 'verified account' service
Micro-blogging service Twitter has unveiled a beta version of its much-talked about 'verified accounts' service.
Article | 5/06/2009 INQ to launch Twitter phone by Christmas
INQ has revealed it plans to launch a mobile phone with a Twitter app aimed at fans of the micro-blogging site.
Article | 3/06/2009 Facebook use grows by 700%; maintains top social networking spot
In April, Facebook users spent 13.9 billion minutes on the site, a dramatic hike from the year-earlier total of 1.7 billion minutes, according to a re...
Article | 3/06/2009 Facebook use grows by 700%; maintains top social networking spot
In April, Facebook users spent 13.9 billion minutes on the site, a dramatic hike from the year-earlier total of 1.7 billion minutes, according to a re...
Article | 3/06/2009 Fed up with Twitter spam? It's going to get worse
As every Twitter user knows, the popular micro-blogging site has become a hot spot for spammers intent on carpet bombing users with the usual pitches ...
Article | 2/06/2009 TwtrconSF: Twitter gets the spotlight
SAN FRANCISCO -- How long does it take a new and popular technology to be targeted as a way to make money? Not long, apparently, if the technology is ...
Article | 2/06/2009 Hackers tweet, infect Twitter users with scareware
The latest attack to hit Twitter is a "security nightmare" and marks the first time hackers have taken to using the micro-blogging site for profit, a ...
Article | 28/05/2009 Twitter gets targeted again by worm-like phishing attack
Twitter users have been tricked into divulging their login and password details to a Web site that then spammed their contacts.
Article | 21/05/2009 Twitter says no to ads; So how can site survive?
With Twitter Inc. co-founder Biz Stone ruling out advertising on the social network, the question for the online business world is: What will Twitter ...
Article | 20/05/2009 Paid Twitter services coming by year's end
Twitter is steering clear of advertising as it prepares to launch new tools and services for businesses by the end of this year, company cofounder Biz...
Article | 20/05/2009 Flock enhances social browser's links to Twitter, Facebook
Flock has released a new version of its social browser that improves its links to social-networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.
Article | 15/05/2009 Twitter replies are back, with a catch
Twitter has yielded to user outrage and reinstated its @reply feature. On Tuesday, Tweeps (Twitter people) around the world were angered when Twitter ...
Article | 14/05/2009 Twitter dumbs down for the masses
In an effort to curb confusion among the tweeting, Twitter has removed a key ingredient of its social networking capacity and angered many loyalists.
Article | 13/05/2009 Security alert: Twitter porn names scam
The "Twitter porn names" game, currently Twitter's top-trending topic (things that are twittered the most), may be a fun distraction that gives you an...
Article | 13/05/2009 A Twitter first: NASA astronaut sends first tweet from space
Twitter hit a new milestone today.