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Twitter Hits 100m Users, Sets Out Business Case
A massive injection of funds - and users - had emboldened Twitter to address its poor business image
Twitter And Microsoft Renew Bing Tweet Deal
Microsoft and Twitter have renewed their real-time search partnership to integrate tweets in Bing
Data Breaches Cause Firms To Ban Social Media
One in three companies block social media sites at work, because of fears of data breaches
Google+ Under Fire Over Suggested User List
Google is under fire from complaints after it started offering suggested user lists for Google+
Majority Of Brits Now On Facebook Or Twitter
The number of British adults using social networking sites has passed 50 percent for the first time
Government Backs Down On Social Media Blackout
The government has U-turned on a proposed policy to black-out social networks during riots
Rights Groups Oppose Kneejerk Facebook Block
Human rights organisations are opposing a suggested block on social networks during times of civil unrest
Cameron Would Be Crazy To Block Social Networks
The prime minister's suggestion that social networks should be blocked during riots was just puff, says Sophie Curtis
Government Consults Social Media Chiefs On Riots
Representatives from Facebook, Twitter and RIM will meet Theresa May on Thursday to discuss the recent riots
Apple iOS 5 Outshines Previous Versions: First Look
Apple has built new features, such as iMessage and iCloud, into iOS 5 without affecting the look and feel
Google+ Eating Up Engagement Time Of Users
Google+ is a hot commodity, chomping user engagement from Facebook and Twitter, says Bloomberg/YouGov
Twitter Sparks Spontaneous London Cleanup
After another night of looting in London, a Twitter campaigner has mobilised volunteers for the clean up
London Riots Co-ordinated With BlackBerry Messenger
The RIM messenger service, popular with teenagers, helped spread the word about looting across London
Twitter Plots To Storm Growing Big Data Market
Storm, from Twitter's BackData, will provide new ways of reputation tracking in realtime - and more
Met Tweets To Lulzsec, US Calls Them ‘Script Kiddies’
The Met took to Twitter to warn off would be hackers as the US government reported on hacktivists
ICO Approves Tweeted Information Requests
The ICO says public authorities with Twitter accounts must respond to tweeted FoI requests
Readers Prefer LinkedIn For Business
Google+ has overtaken Facebook, but LinkedIn still rules business social circles. Next: What's your top IT issue?
Most British Firms To Hire ‘Social Media Managers’
Research has found British businesses are getting to grips with online matters
Secret Service Investigates Fake Obama Twitter Post
The Secret Service is looking for the hackers who used a Fox News Twitter Account for the Obama death Tweet
PayPal UK Twitter Feed Hacked In Customer Protest
PayPal's UK Twitter feed is back to normal after a disgruntled user peppered it with insults
Google Suspends Realtime Search
Google Realtime Search has been suspended, amid reports of an expired deal with Twitter
BBC To Ban Stars From Leaking Spoilers On Twitter
BBC executives are reportedly considering a ban on stars tweeting to disclose forthcoming programme details
Security Firm Offers Facebook-Sitting Security Service
An Essex-based security firm is offering to post fake updates on Facebook and Twitter while clients are on holiday
Universities Beat Business In Social Media Use
Businesses could learn a lot from universities when it comes to using social-media to engage with audiences
Customers Increasingly Turn To Twitter To Vent Anger
Disgruntled customers are turning to Twitter to voice complaints that can damage brand reputations
Facebook Juror Jailed For Eight Months
A juror in a major drugs trial has been jailed after contacting one of the defendants on Facebook
MoD Videos Warn Of The Perils Of Twitter
The MoD has begun a video campaign warning of the dangers of social networking sites such as Twitter
Government Services Could Go Onto Facebook
Users could use Facebook or Twitter to access government services in the future, according to the Cabinet Office
Attorney General Threatens Twitter Injunction Breakers
Twitter users could face prosecution for breaking privacy injunctions, Attorney General Dominic Grieve has warned