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The Northlake Public Library in Northlake, Illinois wants to give its patrons access to cutting-edge technology, specifically digital creation tools like a 3D printer.  This sort of thing is well outside of their budget, however, …

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Facebook Home makes any Android phone a ‘people phone’
Monday, 8 Apr, 2013 – 7:27 | No Comment

Facebook announced its new app for Android called Home.  The app is more than just another Facebook App update, however.  It’s basically a takeover app that makes your phone into a wholly new device.
It has …

Facebook smartphone in the works
Friday, 5 Apr, 2013 – 4:45 | No Comment

A smartphone owner is likely to log in to his Facebook account through the mobile device rather than via a desktop computer. With this in mind, the social networking giant thought it may be time to design a smartphone specially designed for Facebook.

Chirpify expands to Facebook
Friday, 22 Mar, 2013 – 7:27 | No Comment

Facebook is everybody’s friend. Chirpify, an e-commerce platform that allows people to sell, buy and donate via social media sites, can now be added to the growing list of enterprises linked to the social network.

E-commerce still has plenty of room to grow
Friday, 8 Feb, 2013 – 7:43 | No Comment

While it’s not difficult to imagine the demise of traditional retail outlets given the convenience of shopping online, the truth is that online shopping still comprises just a small slice of America’s retail sector.

Facebook and Pinterest square off in e-commerce
Thursday, 20 Dec, 2012 – 9:22 | No Comment

Social media startup Pinterest is competing against the world’s largest social network Facebook for a slice of the lucrative online shopping industry, according to research by software company Adobe.

Wall posts on blocked Facebook friends can never be deleted
Friday, 28 Sep, 2012 – 9:30 | No Comment

A Facebook bug has been found recently that lets you create posts on your friends’ walls that can never be deleted.

Not all Facebook apps secure your personal information
Friday, 7 Sep, 2012 – 10:29 | No Comment

Are you sure that all the applications you install on Facebook are secured? You better think twice, as some of them can post things to your account without your permission.

Facebook discloses acqui-hires and patents spending for 1H 2012
Friday, 3 Aug, 2012 – 9:13 | No Comment

Facebook has been recognised for making startup acquisitions, also known as acqui-hires, but the costs it incurs for every deal is usually kept in the closet.

Facebook Pushing @facebook.com On Its Users
Monday, 2 Jul, 2012 – 7:29 | No Comment
Facebook Pushing @facebook.com On Its Users

Facebook introduced its email service, @facebook.com, back in November of 2010.  Since then, it’s been slow catching on as most users avoided using it in favor of their own email addresses.  Now, the social giant …

Social Commerce is Becoming More Mainstream
Friday, 27 Apr, 2012 – 10:43 | No Comment

There was a time when social commerce was the new fad, the way that we might see the future developing.

Google Will Overtake Facebook in Display Ad Market
Friday, 24 Feb, 2012 – 11:21 | One Comment

Sometimes it seems as if Facebook is the market leader in every category. This, however, will not be the case for long when it comes to display advertising.

Can Facebook Profiles Really Be Predictors of a Solid Job Performance?
Friday, 24 Feb, 2012 – 11:16 | No Comment

Facebook profiles have long been problematic for some people – particularly when it comes to applying for jobs.