Facebook is developing a dialer app for Android handsets. The app, which has been called Phone, will tackle nuisance calls by blocking unsolicited attempts to contact smartphone owners. The app…
Monica Lewinsky has made a speech at the Ted conference, calling for a more compassionate internet. Lewinsky, who found herself embroiled in a sex scandal with Bill Clinton in the…
Charges have been dropped against an American man who posted a rant on Facebook about the way his employers had apparently treated him. The man, who worked in the United…
iTunes users were left unable to download music, apps, videos and e-books for around 11 hours this week. Users were unable to download new material or update existing files whilst…
Facebook has provided its users with further information about what constitutes banned content. The social network has revamped its community standards, which now feature a separate section on “dangerous organizations”….
Twitter has updated its rules as part of an attempt to stop users uploading revenge porn. The company’s rules now say: “You may not post intimate photos or videos that…
A man who posted an inflammatory Facebook message has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates. Expat American Ryan Pate published the post whilst in Florida. The helicopter mechanic was…
Users of Google Play Music can now store 50,000 songs on their servers, an increase of 30,000 tracks. Those who wish to gain access to Google’s library of 30 million…
Social media giant Facebook has launched a new tool to assist users who are concerned that a friend might commit suicide. The tool will allow people to report certain posts….
Facebook have been criticized about their privacy policy and accused of breaking European data protect legislation in a new report. Academics at the University of Leuven have said that the…
Google has placed restrictions on uploaders of adult content using its Blogger service. Users are no longer able to publically share sexually explicit images and videos, whilst any accounts created…
Facebook is giving its users the chance to decide what happens to their Facebook account after they die. It is enabling users to nominate a “legacy contact” to manage their…
Iconic doll Barbie is being redesigned for the 21st century, with new models coming complete with an internet connection allowing her to chat to children. The new version has been…
Twitter chief executive Dick Costolo has said that a promoted tweet could feature on the micro-blogging service every twenty tweets. The company’s CEO was speaking at a tech investor conference…
Apple have recruited New Zealand-born DJ Zane Lowe, who is leaving the BBC Radio 1 after twelve years. The DJ has become well-known for championing new music and securing high-profile…
