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08 September 2011
News: Google+: 4 Tools to Boost Your Social Networking Experience

While rumors continue to swirl about when the Google+ API will be released to developers, that's not stopping some people from getting in on the Google+ action.
News: Google+ bug hides old posts

If you're a prolific Google+ user, you may be unable to see all the posts you have published on your profile due to a bug in the social networking site that hides older posts, according to the company.
07 September 2011
News: Facebook iOS app gets an overhaul

Facebook has released an updated version of its iOS app, though still hasn't issued its expected iPad-specific app.
News: Facebook adds post privacy settings to iPhone app

In its ongoing effort to fend off competition from—and catch up to—Google+, Facebook on Tuesday launched a revamped version of its iPhone app that makes it easier for users to customize their posts and select their audience.
News: Social Location Services Not Catching Fire in the U.S.

Maybe Facebook was on to something when it recently deemphasized its location check-in service. Cellphones may be capable of pinpointing your location using GPS or cell tower triangulation, but a new study says few American adults are interested in sharing their current location on services such as Foursquare and Gowalla.
06 September 2011
News: Google+, Day 27: Comparing Google+ with Facebook

30 Days With Google+: Day 27
05 September 2011
News: Google+ Suggested User List Stirs Debate

Google+ is promoting a popularity contest of sorts that isn't sitting well with some users of the social networking service.
02 September 2011
News: Facebook CIO: Enterprises no longer organised to do business

When you’re the CIO of Facebook, moving quickly is par of the course. Tim Campos, who took the stage for the second day of keynotes at Dreamforce 2011, said massive IT implementations take place in a matter of just weeks to months.
01 September 2011
News: What Makes an Entrepreneur? LinkedIn Data Offers a Clue

Ask 10 people what it takes to be an entrepreneur and you'll probably get 10 different answers. Ask LinkedIn, on the other hand, and you'll get a pretty detailed picture complete with schools to attend, companies to start off with and places to live.
News: Can Facebook Find a Hit with Music? Probably Not

We've heard a lot about Facebook's musical ambitions over the past year with not a peep coming from Facebook on its' actual plans. Now comes fresh speculation from the website Mashable that claim Facebook is prepping a music service to go live September 22 at the F8 developers conference held in San Francisco.
News: Salesforce.com moves to make enterprise more social

When you hold the world's largest software technology conferences in the world, you expect to announce a few innovations to your flagship product. True to form, Salesforce.com has announced several additional products and services based around the theme of 'the social enterprise' at its Dreamforce 2011 event in San Francisco.
31 August 2011
News: How to Get Started Using Analytics to Profit From Facebook

The project :: Deploy a social commerce tool that can help online fashion retailer Tobi forecast the results of social media promotions and boost revenue.
News: 10 Social Networking Add-Ons for Firefox

Move over, RockMelt. You don't need a dedicated social networking browser to stay überconnected. Here are 10 Firefox add-ons (all compatible with the latest version of Firefox) that will turn your browser into a social butterfly.
Opinion: Google+, Day 25: Another Look at Google+ Privacy

Back on Day 15 I examined Google+ privacy and found a couple things that seemed to be suspicious or give me some reason for concern. I spoke with someone at Google, though, to clear up a few things about Google+ privacy, so for today's 30 Days With Google+ post I want to clarify my understanding of Google+ privacy.
30 August 2011
Opinion: Google+, Day 24: A More Engaging Social Network?

30 Days With Google+: Day 24
29 August 2011
Opinion: Why Google+ Really Wants You to Use Your Real Name

A lot has been made of Google's so-called "real-name" policy when it comes to Google+, and recent comments from Google Chair Eric Schmidt seem to indicate the search giant has no intentions on softening its stance.
News: In just three weeks, Facebook pays out $40K to hackers

Three weeks after launching a bug bounty program that pays Web hackers cash for finding flaws with its website, Facebook said it has paid out more than US$40,000 in rewards.
Opinion: Caution: Should You Share Your Location on Facebook?

Facebook recently rolled out a number of changes to the social networking site. One of the changes eliminates the concept of Facebook Places, but instead incorporates location-aware updates at virtually every level of Facebook. You might want to think twice, though, before broadcasting your location to the anonymous masses online.
Opinion: Facebook Kills Test of Its Deals Groupon-Clone

After a mere four months of testing, Facebook confirms that in the coming weeks, it will end Deals on Facebook, the social network's Groupon clone. This is not to be confused with location-sharing feature Places, which Facebook just revamped, or Facebook's mobile check-in deals, which will stick around for the time being.
News: Facebook shuts down Deals, boosts Photos

Facebook has decided to shut down its Deals feature after testing it for several months with big name brands like Gap, Starbucks, Macy's, JCPenney and American Eagle Outfitters.