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31 August 2011
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.
28 August 2011
Opinion: Google+, Day 21: The New and Improved +1 Button

30 Days With Google+: Day 21
Opinion: Google+, Day 20: Google+ Makes 'Unfriending' More Polite

30 Days With Google+: Day 20
Opinion: Go Ahead, Tweet About Your Bromance, says Merriam-Webster

The English language is forever changing, and it's a challenge to keep up with the latest buzzwords and slang. The task is even more daunting for the gatekeepers of English, such as the harried folks who create dictionaries. Which popular expressions -- including the never-ending parade of new tech terms -- should be allowed in the hallowed Book of Words?
27 August 2011
Opinion: Twitter Missives Stalking or Free Speech?

Twitter messages are the subject of a legal case that raises the question of whether public postings on the social networking service can amount to stalking if they are deemed threatening to another person.
News: Fast Five: this week in IT, 26/08

Your hand-picked five-minute wrap up of the biggest Australian IT stories of the week.
26 August 2011
Opinion: Half of American Adults Use Social Networks, says Pew

Nearly two-thirds of online adults in the U.S. use social networking sites, and they're generally pleased with the experience, according to a new survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. And perhaps more telling of just how pervasive Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ (and, OK, Myspace too) have become in our day-to-day lives, half of all U.S. adults now use social networks.
News: Google Shutters Slide, Acquired Last Year for $182 Million

A year ago, Google acquired an up-and-coming maker of apps that plugged into social networks like MySpace and Facebook called Slide. Yesterday, it decided to hang an out of business sign on the operation.
News: Google to shut down Slide social apps

Apparently the age of "superpoking" social network friends and throwing sheep at them is coming to a close.
25 August 2011
News: Post-riot, UK government halts talk of social media shutdown

The U.K. government met on Thursday with technology companies for a post-mortem on the violent riots earlier this month, but made clear from the onset that it was no longer considering shutting down services in times of crisis.
News: MSN China to integrate services with China's Renren

Microsoft is integrating its MSN platform with China's social networking site Renren in a move that could help it reach more of the country's Internet users.
24 August 2011
News: As Hurricane Irene nears, Americans turn to social networks

After an earthquake rattled the East Coast and now a hurricane is roaring toward land, it's becoming increasingly clear that social networks are a key part of our disaster response.
News: Experts positive on Facebook's new privacy controls

Privacy advocates and security experts have given Facebook a preliminary thumbs-up on the upcoming changes designed to improve privacy controls on its site.
News: You Can't Blame Social Networks for Teen Drinking, Drugging

Congratulations, Facebook. You're the new Rock 'n' Roll: Corruptor of America's Youth.

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