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2013 May
Cricket Australia investigates David Warner's 'abusive' Twitter posts BBC, May 18, 2013
Australia Test opening batsman's posts contain obscene language and criticize the Indian Premier League.
Hunting for Syrian hackers' chain of command New York Times, May 17, 2013
The question of the moment inside the murky realm of cybersecurity – who or what is the Syrian Electronic Army?
Oregon bill guards workers' social media passwords Associated Press, May 17, 2013
Legislation bars bosses from demanding employees or applicants turn over Facebook passwords and social media logins.
The former head of the FCC is now on Twitter National Journal, May 17, 2013
As a private citizen, Julius Genachowski has a lot more freedom to say what he wants about tech policy.
Syrian government supporters hack the Financial Times Reuters, May 17, 2013
The Financial Times' website and Twitter feeds were hacked, renewing questions about the social media service's security.
Saudi Twitter users have more to worry about than going to hell for tweeting Atlantic Wire, May 16, 2013
A Saudi Arabian sheikh doomed Twitter users to a loss of "this world and his afterlife."
Miley Cyrus refused to delete her Maxim Hot 100 tweet Access Hollywood, May 16, 2013
The 20-year-old star took to Twitter to announce she had nabbed the top spot on Maxims Hot 100 list.
Cricket-Jeeks, 'nuffies and moms targeted by cricketing Facebook Reuters, May 16, 2013
Wellington workers are laying the foundation for what they hope will be the next social media revolution.
UK politician sues for defamation in high-profile Twitter case Reuters, May 16, 2013
Accuses wife of the House of Commons Speaker of implying in a tweet he sexually abused boys in a care home.
Bahrain court jails six for insulting king on Twitter Reuters, May 15, 2013
The six were accused of "undermining the values and traditions of Bahrain's society towards the king on Twitter."
As China's social media takes off, Beijing censorship heats up Christian Science Monitor, May 15, 2013
Well-regarded intellectuals critical of the Communist Party have drawn millions of followers on China's Twitter.
Where do Twitter's racist users live? The Week, May 10, 2013
Humboldt State University mapping project uses Google Maps to illustrate the hate-filled language on Twitter.
YouTube starts paid subscription service Reuters, May 9, 2013
The video service dips its toe into pay television by starting a subscription service with 30 content creators.
Miami doctor attacked girlfriend over Facebook post Associated Press, May 9, 2013
A plastic surgeon forced her head into a toilet and stuffed a rag in her mouth.
Social media raises concern about Disney trademark Associated Press, May 9, 2013
Disney was seeking to trademark the name of the traditional "Day of the Dead" celebrated by millions in Mexico and the U.S.
The Syrian Electronic Army hacked The Onion's Twitter account PC World, May 9, 2013
They also compromised Twitter accounts of the Associated Press, The Guardian, the BBC and NBC News.
Texting while driving now leading cause of death for teen drivers Newsday, May 8, 2013
It's a greater hazard than drinking and driving among teens who acknowledge messaging while behind the wheel of a moving vehicle.
Target tests if Facebook deals bring shoppers into stores Reuters, May 8, 2013
Cartwheel service combines social networking and discounts.
Kick-start a dream with Kickstarter project funding Fayetteville Observer, May 6, 2013
If you have an idea for a creative project in art, music, and inventions, you can launch an online fundraising campaign.
Science tackles Twitter talents Scientific American, May 6, 2013
Researchers analyze 500 tweeters and a half million tweets to offer tips to racking up Twitter followers.
Cyberwarfare training gets new priority at service academies Associated Press, May 5, 2013
Ramping up for a new breed of cyberspace warriors to confront threats to military and civilian computer networks.
Teenagers, social media, and terrorism: a threat level hard to assess Christian Science Monitor, May 4, 2013
Authorities are leaning toward zero tolerance of teenagers who fling online threats about acts of violence or terrorism.
E! Online's Twitter, texting accounts hacked Associated Press, May 4, 2013
Hackers sent out erroneous news alerts about Justin Bieber and Angelina Jolie.
Studios go direct to fans for social-media boost Associated Press, May 2, 2013
Studios reward loyal fans with special footage in hopes of basking in social-media boost.
Students judge professors by Facebook profiles Live Science, May 2, 2013
Undergraduates judge based on Facebook profiles though few are likely to friend their professors.
Hits and misses in Facebook history over the years Associated Press, May 1, 2013
It's had a rapid growth for a service that began in a Harvard dorm room less than nine years ago.
How much state support does the Syrian Electronic Army have? Christian Science Monitor, May 1, 2013
The Twitter hacks reflect a shift toward propaganda and attacking Syria's perceived enemies in the media.
Social media broadcasts live surgery to the masses Live Science, May 1, 2013
A bouncing baby boy was the star of the first-ever live-tweeted Cesarean section.
Workers say bosses cause them to quit Facebook Business News Daily, May 1, 2013
Workers really don't want to be friends with their bosses.
J.C. Penney takes to social media to ask shoppers to come back Reuters, May 1, 2013
Recognizing mistakes in re-inventing itself, JCP launched a social media campaign to shoppers who left in droves.
2013 April
Celebrating the World Wide Web's 20th birthday The Inquirer UK, April 30, 2013
CERN celebrates the first website and the birth of the free and open Web.
Pro-Assad Syrian hackers launch cyber-attacks on western media The Guardian UK, April 29, 2013
The Guardian has been attacked by the Syrian Electronic Army who have targeted western media organizations.
Does Twitter have a credibility problem? Reuters, April 25, 2013
Truth and consequences – a dilemma for Twitter and its users.
Is hands-free texting more dangerous than manual texting? WMAR-TV, April 25, 2013
If you thought going hands-free to send a text behind the wheel was safe -- think again!
Online privacy is evolving. Does it matter to you? Associated Press, April 24, 2013
The tech industry is finalizing voluntary disclosure of sensitive information sucked from your phone – your location, surfing habits, contacts.
BBC plans Tweet of the Day radio for birds Associated Press, April 24, 2013
Naturalist Sir David Attenborough would return to a simpler time with an early-morning program of British birdsong.
Stocks gyrate wildly after fake terror tweet USA Today, April 23, 2013
Wall Street briefly dropped after a phony AP tweet said the White House had been bombed and the president injured.
Social media editor charged in hacking case Associated Press, April 23, 2013
Pleads not guilty to conspiring with the group Anonymous to gain access to the Los Angeles Times website and change a headline.
Cellphone alerts may put sirens on mute USA Today, April 22, 2013
Smartphones' GPS technology allows alerts to push out in specific geographic areas.
Syrian Electronic Army enters cyberwar battlefield CBS Twitter accounts hacked by supposedly pro-Damascus group BBC, April 21, 2013
The Twitter accounts for two CBS News programs have been suspended after being hacked by Syrian Electronic Army.
NPR Hacked, Syrian Electronic Army Takes Responsibility NPR, April 16, 2013
The Two-Way, NPR.org and some of NPR's Twitter accounts were taken over.
The Syrian Electronic Army is at cyberwar with Anonymous The Pro, April 4, 2013
The pro-Assad hackers claim attacks on the Washington Post, Al Jazeera, Human Rights Watch, the Telegraph, the Independent, others.
What is the Syrian Electronic Army? Mashable, August 10, 2012
Internet-savvy government supporters are fighting a parallel information war in cyberspace.
Boston Marathon terrorism and social media Celebs praise Boston law enforcement on Twitter for capture of suspect Access Hollywood, April 19, 2013
Facebook partners with states to promote teen privacy Mashable, April 15, 2013
Twitter was filled with a flood of congratulatory Tweets for Boston's finest after they apprehended the 19-year-old suspect.
The social media manhunt and the arrest Chicago Tribune, April 19, 2013
Social media provide front-row seat as police close in on Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
'I Will Die Young' – Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's eerie social media subtext Atlantic Wire, April 19, 2013
We have come a long way in the neverending game of amateur investigation on social media.
Is it illegal to impersonate Boston Marathon bombing suspects on Twitter? National Journal, April 19, 2013
As copycat accounts pop up, what's right, wrong, illegal and can you get in trouble?
Inside Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's Twitter account The Week, April 19, 2013
Strangely normal like other 19-year-olds quoting hip-hop, talking about his iPhone, making Family Guy references.
Do these social media profiles, YouTube videos belong to the Boston bombers? The Blaze, April 19, 2013
Some media outlets assume without proof that pages may belong to the purported assailants.
Authorities analyzing 30,000 Facebook, Twitter messages within a mile of marathon finish The Blaze, April 18, 2013
Twin bombings are the worst attack in the United States since September 11, 2001.
Social media marketing is a marathon, not a sprint B2C, April 15, 2013
The Boston Marathon, the world's oldest, is a yearly reminder of what hard work, perseverance and carbo-loading can do.
The program provides teens and parents with tools and tips to manage privacy and visibility on Facebook and online.
U.S. team using Twitter and Facebook to fight militants Associated Press, April 12, 2013
Focused on al-Qaida/al-Shabab actions in Somalia, violence and brutality, the disconnect between words and actions.
E-books now are 23% of U.S. publisher sales Mashable, April 12, 2013
E-books made up nearly a quarter of U.S. trade publishers' book sales last year, up from 17% in 2011 and 3% in 2009.
From print to broadcast: how local news transitions to digital 10,000 Words, April 11, 2013
Small regional publications are making the move, and it has been a slow, evolving process.
88% think people are less polite when using social media All Twitter, April 11, 2013
19% have decreased their in-person contact with somebody altogether because of something they said online.
How many pages does the average Facebook user like? All Facebook, April 11, 2013
Facebook's push to get users to like more pages appears to be working.
Why do things on the Internet go viral? Huffington Post, April 10, 2013
From the Harlem Shake to the Rutgers basketball coach, hardly a week goes by without some video or news story going viral.
Executives prefer LinkedIn over other social media Media Jobs Daily, April 10, 2013
Business executives at the director level and above prefer LinkedIn as their go-to social media site.
Crisis hotlines turning to text to reach teens Associated Press, April 9, 2013
Emergency centers expand the ways troubled people can reach them.
Texting pilot blamed in fatal medical helicopter crash Los Angeles Times, April 9, 2013
The crash at Mosby, Missouri, killed the pilot, a nurse, a paramedic and a patient.
Television viewing habits are changing rapidly TV stations as we know them are threatened by online Aereo Washington Post, April 9, 2013
Roger Ebert's 8 rules for using Twitter All Twitter, April 8, 2013
Aereo competition underscores the television giants' growing fear of the disruptive force of Internet video.
People are switching to watch TV shows and movies on the Internet Associated Press, April 8, 2013
A growing number have stopped cable and satellite TV service and are watching the Internet, sometimes via cellphone.
What's on the Web tonight? Philadelphia Inquirer, March 27, 2013
Slick, well-produced, scripted streaming video shows are stealing audiences from traditional TV.
The late, much-loved film critic was a prominent user of social media, with Twitter a particular favorite.
Hospital uses iPads to connect mothers with newborn babies Cedars-Sinai, April 8, 2013
Cedars-Sinai lets mothers bond with their newborns soon after delivery, even when parent and child are hospitalized on different floors.
You're not really following @BarackObama on Twitter Atlantic Wire, April 8, 2013
All of the president's named social media accounts, in fact, have been handed over to a non-partisan, not-for-profit group.
Google translation speaks volumes Associated Press, April 7, 2013
Google is now doing a record billion translations on any given day.
Social media from the Great Beyond International Business Times, April 6, 2013
LivesOn promises, "When your heart stops beating, you'll keep Tweeting."
Estonian operetta is inspired by social media debate Associated Press, April 6, 2013
Composition inspired by social media exchange between Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves and Nobel Prize economist Paul Krugman.
Social media help a sheriff's office deter drunk driving St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 6, 2013
Traffic arrests dropped when social media revealed speed traps, so sheriff's deputies moved to quick set-up operations on less-traveled roads.
Are hashtags useful? 10,000 Words, April 5, 2013
Of all of the techniques, strategies, flotsam and jetsam to spawn from social media, there may be nothing as polarizing as the hashtag.
California DMV recognized for social media innovation Sacramento Bee, April 5, 2013
The state's most-public department is among the heaviest hitters in government and industry to receive a Computerworld Honors Laureate.
WWE social media bigger than most any other sport ESPN, April 5, 2013
World Wrestling Entertainment does significantly better in comparison to other professional sports organizations.
Roger Ebert was a social media pioneer Business Week, April 5, 2013
He was an old-school newspaperman whose column was syndicated to more than 200 papers for decades, who also thrived on Twitter.
Firing and resignation touch off Rutgers social media firestorm Lehigh Valley Express-Times, April 5, 2013
Twitter and Facebook turned a spotlight of outrage on Rutgers University men's basketball coach and athletic director.
ExxonMobil oil spill blows up social media in Arkansas KTHV-TV, April 5, 2013
For two years in a row, social media in Arkansas have blown up this time of year.
As Facebook matures, is it losing its edge? Associated Press, April 3, 2013
To see what Facebook has become, look no further than the Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer.
North Korea's Twitter account hacked amid tension Associated Press, April 3, 2013
Also, North Korea's Flickr site showed Kim's face with a pig-like snout and a drawing of Mickey Mouse on his chest.
Beverly Hills eatery gives no-shows Twitter roast Associated Press, April 3, 2013
A restaurant owner decided enough was enough, taking to Twitter to call out those who skipped out on their reservations.
US embassy in Cairo deletes tweet on Jon Stewart Associated Press, April 3, 2013
Had linked a video of The Daily Show host mocking Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi.
Schools of the future Cursive is out of the loop in North Carolina schools Fayetteville Observer, April 2, 2013
How professionals use social media to shop for gadgets Social Times, April 2, 2013
In an age when grade school students learn PowerPoint and text in shorthand, some question the importance of writing longhand.
The benefits of social media for higher education Business2Community, April 1, 2013
Higher education is caught in the crosshairs of upholding history and tradition and moving forward into the future.
North Carolina lawmakers want digital devices to replace textbooks in schools Fayetteville Observer, March 29, 2013
Over the next four years, students will trade in textbooks for digital devices as the state shifts how it funds materials.
Professionals are turning to their networks to make decisions about their next purchase.
SEC gives companies OK to use social media Associated Press, April 2, 2013
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will allow public companies to make significant announcements.
Can social media save Mexico's unwritten languages? Christian Science Monitor, April 1, 2013
Until recently, no formal writing system represented the sounds of an indigenous language spoken by 20 small rural communities.
How social media mobilizes society Live Science, April 1, 2013
Highly connected people with broad geographic social networks are essential to the successful mobilization of society.
BigBelly Solar trash cans send email to trash collectors when they are full Greensboro News & Record, April 1, 2013
Sun-powered, electronically-communicating robot garbage compactors have arrived.
Web video series River Town looks back on volatile history of Averasborough Fayetteville Observer, April 1, 2013
Each of the dozen 12-minute episodes are set in Harnett County, minimizing the intrusions of modern invention.
YouTube video: "River Town Episode 1" »
San Francisco Giants' interactive Social Cafe features live tweets and Instagram pix USA Today, April 1, 2013
Technology is part of the overall baseball calculus that has helped the Giants win two of the last three championships.
2013 March
Google declares end of YouTube in April Fool's prank CNET, March 31, 2013
The world's most popular video site announces it's been nothing but a contest site this whole time and says it's going dark for the next decade.
YouTube video: "YouTube's ready to select a winner" »
Google begins same-day grocery delivery service Associated Press, March 29, 2013
Google Shopping Express will deliver products bought online by a small group of consumers in San Francisco and suburbs.
Activision animated human looks so real, it's uncanny Mashable, March 28, 2013
Activision showed a state of the art, real-time graphics, mind-boggling character with very real skin, facial expressions and eyes.
YouTube video: "Activision R&D Real-time Character Demo" »
Johnny Manziel breaks up with Twitter, for now USA Today, March 27, 2013
A fake tweet disparaging a fellow college athlete leads the Heisman Trophy winner to take a Twitter break.
Young people are using cellphones to access the Web Associated Press, March 25, 2013
Monitoring youth internet access is more difficult now.
Veronica Mars lovers kick start a new path to film in Hollywood Los Angeles Times, March 25, 2013
Some 30,000 fans pledged $2 million via the popular crowd-funding website, Kickstarter, to make it so.
Cloud developer fired for sex jokes tweet USA Today, March 23, 2013
Her photo of a guy who made offensive sexual jokes triggered a firestorm of debate over social media decorum.
Facebook money pics bust dad for allegedly dodging child support ABC News, March 22, 2013
The social media network helped the Milwaukee County District Attorney's office charge a wayward father.
How to spot a fake tweet Atlantic Wire, March 22, 2013
The website 'Let Me Tweet That for You' lets you fake a tweet from someone else.
More people have access to cellphones than toilets iTech Post, March 22, 2013
The U.N. found six billion people have cellphones, yet only 4.5 billion people have a safe, clean bathroom.
Boulder streaking overhead lights up Twitter Fast Company, March 22, 2013
Which burns brighter, the meteor or social media reports of the meteor?
Twitter faces $50 million lawsuit in France over anti-semitic tweets Huffington Post, March 22, 2013
The Union of French Jewish Students sued Twitter for failing to release data on the authors of anti-Semitic tweets.
Twitter celebrates 7th birthday 7 years later, another look at Twitter The Next Web, March 22, 2013
Feeling down? Facebook improves self-esteem Business News Daily, March 21, 2013
There's no doubt that the first act of Twitter played out in a powerful, but unpredictable way.
Twitter turns 7 – Users send over 400 million tweets per day Washington Post, March 21, 2013
It's the anniversary of when co-founder and current Twitter executive chairman Jack Dorsey sent out the first message.
7 ways to celebrate Twitter's 7th birthday on Twitter ABC News, March 21, 2013
Seven years ago today the first tweet appeared on a then private social networking website.
Twitter at 7 – Smart or stupid, we are what we tweet USA Today, March 20, 2013
As Twitter counts 400 million tweets a day, those most fluent in new social tech are often least aware of its pitfalls.
Twitter just got a patent for Twitter Atlantic Wire, March 19, 2013
Five years after Twitter founders Dorsey and Stone filed the application, the government issued a patent to the cyber-inventors.
Facebook profiles help reassure people of their self-worth and feelings about themselves.
Social media hate speech rises in Kenya as nation awaits election ruling Christian Science Monitor, March 21, 2013
Ugly and demeaning words have many in the country worried it could spark street violence.
Hawaii senators advance social-media privacy bill Associated Press, March 21, 2013
The legislation would stop employers from requesting social media passwords.
Yoko Ono tweets against guns showing Lennon's bloody glasses Reuters, March 21, 2013
John Lennon's widow has taken up arms against gun violence with a raft of Twitter postings.
YouTube reaches one billion users YouTube hits 1 billion monthly users Wired, March 21, 2013
A problem Google has created for itself The Atlantic, March 21, 2013
YouTube is big. It is, by far, the most popular place to watch video on the internet. It's a juggernaut. A behemoth.
YouTube now has one billion monthly users Mashable, March 21, 2013
YouTube is the biggest video sharing site around, but how big is it, exactly, when compared to sites such as Facebook or Twitter?
YouTube now has one billion users Atlantic Wire, March 20, 2013
Nearly one out of every two people on the Internet visits YouTube. Monthly viewership is the equivalent of ten Super Bowl audiences.
The idea looks promising, but how do we know that Google won't just get bored?
Pheed is a social network winning over teens from Facebook and Twitter ABC News, March 20, 2013
Pheed is capitalizing on dedicated photo and audio streams and offering feeds for text, video and live broadcasts.
Pope Francis on Twitter Pope Francis Twitter followers hit 2 million and that's just in English Newsmax, March 20, 2013
How Facebook knew a man was gay before he came out The Week, March 19, 2013
Just a week in, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church's nine multilingual @Pontifex Twitter accounts have 3.98 million followers.
Hola Papa! Pope Francis' tweets are a hit en Espanol USA Today, March 19, 2013
New followers, piling in at 200,000 a day including 100,000 following in Spanish, are driving his Twitter numbers near 4 million.
Twitter account @Pontifex blowing up as Francis asserts social media presence Huffington Post, March 19, 2013
With nine multilingual accounts pulling in thousands of new followers, the polyglot pope is a social media force to be reckoned with.
Twittersphere, blessed by Benedict, loses its first pope USA Today, Feb. 18, 2013
With pope's resignation announced, the Twitterverse waits for @pontifex to go silent.
His only 'liked' pages included a politician and a local bar where he enjoyed drinking.
Expelled Indiana schoolgirls settle Facebook threat lawsuit Associated Press, March 19, 2013
Three expelled for discussing killing classmates in posts adorned with smiley faces and LOLS have reached a settlement with the school district.
Fla. court says threats posted on Facebook are crimes Associated Press, March 19, 2013
A state appeals court ruled that posting threats on one's personal Facebook page can be prosecuted under state law.
Twitter to tip off instant replays for March Madness USA Today, March 18, 2013
Hoops junkies can view highlights from all 67 games within a few minutes of them happening via Twitter.
Monitoring your kids on Facebook? That's so 2009. Associated Press, March 18, 2013
These days even if you're friends with your own kids on Facebook, it doesn't mean you know what they're doing.
Tiger Woods and Lindsay Vonn reveal dating news in Facebook ad for Nike Atlantic Wire, march 18, 2013
Facebook is where every relationship is confirmed these days, even if celebrities tend to go with the paid People photoshoot.
Steubenville teens rape trial Steubenville rape case driven by social media USA Today, March 19, 2013
Students bare souls and more on Facebook "confession" pages Reuters, March 16, 2013
Even before the Ohio rape trial, two teens had been convicted via text messages, photos and videos from a drunken party on social media.
Social media was a double-edged sword in the Ohio rape case Associated Press, March 19, 2013
The judge warned children and parents to consider carefully "how you record things on the social media so prevalent today."
Ohio teenagers guilty in rape that social media brought to light New York Times, March 17, 2013
High school football stars guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl in a case that drew attention for the way social media galvanized national outrage.
The confession craze captivates teenagers and 20-somethings, but alarms teachers, law enforcement officers and counselors.
Auschwitz survivor using Facebook to search for twin ABC News, March 15, 2013
A 72-year-old man has taken his search to the social media network.
SEC says mutual funds need not report all social media postings Reuters, March 15, 2013
The mutual funds regulators are suffering from Twitter overload.
Montana proposal would protect workers' social media privacy Associated Press, March 15, 2013
Employers would be prohibited from requesting the username and password of an applicant or employee's social media account.
Reuters social media editor indicted for helping Anonymous hackers Atlantic Wire, March 14, 2013
The Department of Justice alleged Matthew Keys gave members of Anonymous login information to hack the Los Angeles Times website.
Seattle station asked to post killing on Facebook Associated Press, March 14, 2013
A man who told KOMO's newsroom he had killed his wife was arrested after a high-speed chase.
The FTC says ad Tweets need to include disclosures Wall Street Journal, March 12, 2013
Short-form ads on Twitter and Facebook need to include some fine print, federal regulators say.
Facebook study shows 'likes' reveal a lot about you Washington Post, March 11, 2013
Facebook users are building a surprisingly nuanced picture of themselves, even without filling out their social networking profiles.
The Internet is strangling magazines Associated Press, March 10, 2013
The growth of iPads and tablets has the troubled magazine industry struggling to find its way in a digital world.
Book publishers blast Amazon's plan to control domain names CNET, March 10, 2013
Industry groups say the retailer's plan to control several generic top-level domains, including .book, .author, and .read, would be anti-competitive.
Self-published authors hit by Amazon online royalties cut The Telegraph UK, March 10, 2013
An online royalties scheme punishes specialist and minor authors who do not want to sell their books at knock-down prices.
Tweeting from beyond the DMZ in North Korea CNN, March 10, 2013
An AP reporter became one of the first to tweet from a country where people have had no Internet contact with the outside world.
Government is flunking social media, according to tech-savvy Newark Mayor Cory Booker Reuters, March 10, 2013
The constantly tweeting politician says the federal government needs to reinvent the overly formal way it uses social media.
Seattle bar bans Google Glasses GeekWire, March 8, 2013
Seattle's 5 Point Cafe posted a Facebook notice citing privacy concerns, saying patrons will have to remove their 1,500 dollars glasses.
Check your hospital's Facebook likes to see if it's any good TakePart, March 8, 2013
Hospitals with a lot of 'likes' get higher marks for quality of care than hospitals with fewer Facebook friends.
U.S. senator plays Cupid for staffer on Twitter ABC News, March 8, 2013
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., agreed to sacrifice his official Twitter account to young love for his press secretary's boyfriend.
The newest dinosaur is the PC-osaurus USA Today, March 7, 2013
It's a brave new mobile rule destined to be ruled by tablets.
Facebook is no longer real-time Business Insider, March 7, 2013
Facebook appears to be returning to a way to research people, a look back into the past, a people-stalking product.
Employers old tech hurts hiring as job hunts go mobile
Highly valued employees are turning to their phones to hunt for jobs.
Seniors catch up to digital world USA Today, March 6, 2013
A new center in New York focused on high-tech gadgets aims to help people 60 and older who have been left behind in a digital daze.
The Internet is a much different place if you are rich BGR, March 6, 2013
Ninety-nine percent of us live on the wrong side of a one-way mirror.
How the FBI uses the Patriot Act to get info on Google users InfoWorld, March 6, 2013
Google reveals that the FBI has requested private user data as many as 999 times per year since 2009.
Facebook's new news feed Is a binder full of advertising Atlantic Wire, March 6, 2013
The redesign has separate feeds for different content – news, pictures, music – which means more space for targeted ads.
Study shows Twitter doesn't really reflect political reality Constitution Daily, March 6, 2013
Pew Research finds the value of Twitter as a barometer of public opinion seems skewed when it comes to politics.
Rupert Murdoch has a tablet for schools New York Times, March 6, 2013
News Corp.'s education division will push its curriculum and its 10-inch Amplify tablet for K-12 school children.
More young viewers are cutting the TV cord Seattle Intelligencer, March 5, 2013
Five million "zero-TV households" satisfy their TV fix via computer, smartphone or tablet.
Facebook users actually shared more data following privacy policy changes PYHS.org, March 5, 2013
A Carnegie Mellon study found, after FB made controversial privacy changes, users shared a "significant increase" in information.
Porn apps pose rising risk to mobile users USA Today, March 4, 2013
Cybercriminals are spreading data-stealing programs via pornographic content for smartphones and touch tablets.
Twitter is surprisingly non-partisan given who uses it Atlantic Wire, March 5, 2013
Sentiment on Twitter often doesn't track with public opinion and the extremes are fairly ideologically balanced.
Immigration activists go virtual with social media leading the 'march' ABC News, March 4, 2013
In 2006, thousands skipped work to march in rallies. In 2013, they will use a virtual march via social media to pressure Congress.
Unplugged – To succeed, companies better get social media USA Today, March 4, 2013
Social media as a marketing channel is a power that can't be ignored, allowing companies to establish relationships with their customers.
Contagious explains secret behind infectious ideas USA Today, March 3, 2013
A Penn marketing professor explores the science of popularity in an age of social media.
National Day of Unplugging – how did you unplug? Seattle Intelligencer, March 2, 2013
Sorry, boss, not answering your 26 emails today. I'm unplugged.
In death, Facebook photos could fade away forever Associated Press, March 1, 2013
Only five states have digital access laws that make it easier for loved ones to access the digital assets of the deceased.
2013 February
What an actual 'six strikes' copyright alert looks like Ars Technica, Feb. 28, 2013
Verizon and Comcast activated the Copyright Alert System, bringing significant change to U.S. copyright infringement policing.
China to dive deeper into Indonesia's social media market Reuters, Feb. 28, 2013
China's biggest online gaming and social networking company has a joint venture to tap the country's growing social media market.
Small North Carolina town uses tablet computers to save money Fayetteville Observer, Feb. 27, 2013
Town leaders are leveraging technology to improve 12,000 residents' access to information while cutting costs at Town Hall.
Trump explains why he called Django 'racist' in Tweet Access Hollywood, Feb. 27, 2013
Donald Trump appears to be positioning himself as a movie critic.
Visual-effects worksrs' protest spreads to Twitter and Facebook Reuters, Feb. 27, 2013
They have already taken to the streets to protest the layoffs and bankruptcies roiling their industry.
Will Twitter make an impact in Kenya's elections next week? Christian Science Monitor, Feb. 27, 2013
Social media – tweets, tags, pokes, posts, uploads – were not part of the African nation's last election.
NRA makes Twitter mistake about guns Atlantic Wire, Feb. 26, 2013
By the pro-gun lobby's rules, its Twitter mistake about guns disqualifies it from discussing guns.
Liberal Twitter rant attacks Mitch McConnell for 'Chinese' wife Atlantic Wire, Feb. 26, 2013
Super PAC opposing Sen. Mitch McConnell's re-election bid has liberals in hot water in the boiling Kentucky mid-term campaign.
New Internet domains to roll out this year PC Magazine, Feb. 26, 2013
There's already a list of 1,930 including applications from Google, Samsung, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple.
Facebook has an entire team devoted to ending Sandy Hook scams Atlantic Wire, Feb. 25, 2013
A flood of fake Sandy Hook memorials are "vehicles for harassment, intimidation and possibly financial fraud."
The Onion apologizes for crude actress tweet Associated Press, Feb. 25, 2013
A firestorm broke out after The Onion tweeted a vulgar name for the 9-year-old star of Beasts of the Southern Wild.
You can't delete your way out of social media NBC News, Feb. 24, 2013
You just can't get rid of the record of your messy social media life.
How to download all the information about your Facebook account NBC4 Columbus, Feb. 24, 2013, 2013
What accounts can be searched? What material can be found? Accessing and downloading.
2013 Oscar Awards Oscars social media moments – Jennifer Lawrence, Adele, Michelle Obama ABC News, Feb. 25, 2013
Social spikes are an early crisis warning system Business2Community, Feb. 23, 2013
While Hollywood's greatest gathered in the Dolby Theater for the 85th Academy Awards, the masses gathered on the Internet.
Documentary partially shot on iPhone wins Oscar MacRumors, Feb. 24, 2013
"Searching for Sugar Man" won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 85th annual Academy Awards.
Oscars expand social media outreach for 85th show Associated Press, Feb. 23, 2013
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is encouraging celebrities to tweet during the Oscars.
Social media buzz driving demand for Oscar ads L.A. Biz, Feb. 22, 2013
Advertisers see the Academy Awards telecast drawing viewers to engage on social media on subjects like commercials.
Are the Oscars worth watching just for the commercials? Atlantic Wire, Feb. 21, 2013
Unlike the Super Bowl, the Oscars have not been known for commercials. Advertisers want to change that.
Social media predicts the Oscars – It's Argo. No, wait, maybe it's Les Miz. Forbes, Feb. 21, 2013
Sophisticated analysis of social media data might help you win your Academy Awards pool, but so might flipping a coin.
Twitter peanut gallery mocks the Oscars Associated Press, Feb. 20, 2013
While Hollywood parades in tuxedos and gowns, a cacophony of quips and sarcasm will provide a riotous counter-narrative.
Can social media predict Oscar winners? Technorati, Feb. 15, 2013
An interactive data visualization predicts winners by analyzing the social juice of Oscar nominees.
The 2013 Academy Award nominations New York Times, February 2013
Slide show of the nominees in top categories.
Social media are the world's watercooler, fostering conversation, debate, rumors, even revolution, so where better to look for trouble?
North Korea to allow mobile Internet for foreigners Arizona Republic, Feb. 22, 2013
The secretive nation will allow foreigners to tweet, Skype and surf the Internet from cellphones, iPads and other mobile devices.
Tumblr is traveling to a town near you CNET, Feb. 22, 2013
Travel evangelist Jeremy Kressmann has the enviable position of being able to travel the world on Tumblr's dime.
The Post-PC Era predicted by Steve Jobs has arrived MacRumors, Feb. 22, 2013
There is a sharp market decline of both desktop PCs and laptops, while tablets and smartphones have grown.
Nevada legalizes first interstate online poker Reuters, Feb. 22, 2013
Nevada has bested New Jersey putting in place a nationwide framework for Internet wagering.
Facebook may give older adults a mental boost My Health News Daily, Feb. 22, 2013
After eight weeks, old people in a Facebook group performed 25 percent better than they had.
Facebook Inspires hundreds to attend a funeral for a man they never met ITV, Feb. 21, 2013
More than 200 strangers attended the funeral of a Royal Marine after a vicar feared he would be buried without mourners.
Why Twitter makes us want to add extra letterssss Atlantic Wire, Feb. 21, 2013
A growing habit has otherwise reasonable people cavalierly adding extra letters to the words in their texts, emails, tweets, and so forth.
Professor patents his Twitter predictor for stock market swings Indianapolis Star, Feb. 21, 2013
Millions of your 140-character tweets already have predicted the bobbing of the stock market.
Facebook blocks access to NBC.com after reports site is infected Reuters, Feb. 21, 2013
The social media site said NBC.com was infected with a computer virus.
Finding the happiest place in America Life is tweet at #happy places USA Today, Feb. 20, 2013
Spotify fine tunes finding tunes USA Today, Feb. 20, 2013
Napa, California, is the happiest U.S. city, according to a University of Vermont analysis of tweets.
Michigan is the 7th saddest state Michigan Live, Feb. 21, 2013
A University of Vermont study of Twitter tweets ranked Michigan as only the 44th happiest state.
U.S. map of Geography of Happiness University of Vermont, February 2013
Connecting Twitter sentiment and expression, demographics, and objective characteristics of place.
Where is the happiest city in the USA? Computational Story Lab, Feb. 18, 2013
Plotting more than 10 million geotagged tweets to find where happiness is.
CEO wants to take the social aspect of discovering new music to the next level.
Cyberbullies creep into the workplace USA Today, Feb. 18, 2013
Cyberbullying is not just for kids. Adults routinely use intimidate and harass subordinates and rivals.
College Scorecard gathers financial data online USA Today, Feb. 13, 2013
The federal website is open for students, parents and educators.
Man convicted of using Facebook to lure and murder victim Los Angeles Times, Feb. 20, 2013
Riverside County man used a phony Facebook profile of a woman to lure a man that he shot to death.
Google seeking explorers to buy and try $1,500 smart glasses Los Angeles Times, Feb. 20, 2013
Google has a contest to choose the earliest adopters of glasses with smartphone capabilities.
Live Twitter surgeries hit with hospitals, public Associated Press, Feb. 20, 2013
Live Twitter broadcasts are a growing trend to expose routine procedures in operating rooms.
Michigan grandmother, 104, says Facebook won't accept her age WDIV-TV Detroit, Feb. 20, 2013
Marguerite Joseph uses Facebook to stay in touch with family, spend time with granddaughter.
Stealing Is stealing, even on Twitter Atlantic Wire, Feb. 20, 2013
One of the great questions buzzing around the social media sphere – does anyone own a joke on Twitter?
Twitter begins integrating advertising software Reuters, Feb. 20, 2013
The microblog site allows advertisers to connect to their Twitter accounts to automate ads.
The average American knows 355 more people than she has Facebook friends Atlantic Wire, Feb. 19, 2013
The key question – how many of your friends refuse to use Facebook?
How China's digital spies got outed by Facebook and Twitter Atlantic Wire, Feb. 19, 2013
Security firm Mandiant discovered the identities of the Chinese army's instantly notorious "Comment Crew."
Venezuela's Chavez is on Twitter with four million followers Reuters, Feb. 19, 2013
Hugo Chavez spent two months in Cuba for cancer surgery.
Social media gives Indonesian women new voice Associated Press, Feb. 18, 2013
Women are rallying, online and on the streets, against sexist comments and attacks on women.
Hackers exploit social media weaknesses Evernote says hackers stole some user data Reuters, March 2, 2013
Naked scammers seduce and blackmail men on the Web CNN, Feb. 18, 2013
The Web note sharing service reset passwords of 50 million users because hackers accessed names, emails, passwords.
To beat a hacker, you'd better be sneaky USA Today, Feb. 28, 2013
Data thieves, cyberspies and hacktivists probe companies intensively. Some 60% of companies reported a breach in the past year.
NATO and European governments hit by MiniDuke cyber attack Reuters, Feb. 27, 2013
Hackers targeted dozens of systems across Europe through a flaw in Adobe Systems software.
Agence France-Presse account on Twitter was hacked. Associated Press, Feb. 26, 2013
The French news agency AFP says one of its photo accounts on Twitter was hacked and is suspended.
Why corporate Twitter accounts get hacked Live Science, Feb. 25, 2013
Easy-to-guess passwords and many big companies just don't take social media seriously.
Microsoft confirms hack attack mirroring recent Facebook break-in Fox News, Feb. 24, 2013
Microsoft joined the list of prominent technology companies hit by a computer hacking attack.
Pinterest, Twitter and Tumblr data compromised in Zendesk hack CNN, Feb. 23, 2013
Customer support tool Zendesk was hacked affecting the users of three services.
Anonymous becomes latest victim in Twitter hacking spree BGR, Feb. 21, 2013
Anyone hacked by the hacker collective now can have a good laugh at their expense.
Ways to protect yourself from hackers Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Feb. 19, 2013
More than 90 percent of companies have been hacked.
Hackers take Jeep's Twitter account for a ride
Associated Press, Feb. 19, 2013
Someone posted fake tweets about the brand being sold to Cadillac and suspending factory production.
Burger King apologizes after Twitter hacking Associated Press, Feb. 19, 2013
Somebody posted obscene messages and changed the profile picture to a McDonald's logo.
Anonymous hacked US State Dept and investment firm TV Novosti RT TV, Feb. 19, 2013
They say they did it in homage to Aaron Swartz and Lulzsec.
Apple hack similar to Facebook attack ABC News, Feb. 18, 2013
Apple was targeted by the same hackers who went after Facebook last month.
Facebook hacked, social media company says Reuters, Feb. 16, 2013
Facebook was the target of a series of attacks by an unidentified hacker group.
Who would have thought getting naughty with a stranger online could have negative consequences?
Singer Fergie and husband Josh Duhamel confirm pregnancy on Twitter Access Hollywood, Feb. 18, 2013
Expecting their first child together, the pair confirmed the news via their Twitter accounts.
Minorities rush to Twitter and Instagram USA Today, Feb. 14, 2013
Popularity of Twitter and Instagram among blacks is surging, while white women under 50 continue to pin away on Pinterest.
Slacker Radio overhauls itself to challenge Pandora, Spotify and Rdio Forbes, Feb. 14, 2013
The six-year-old music program launches to compete by employing DJs rather than bots for a human touch.
Twitter plans to be an online shopping mall The Week Feb. 12, 2013
The social-messaging microblog is partnering with American Express to let you make purchases by tweeting.
Google for Spies tracks you from social media sharing and it's fast The Atlantic Wire, Feb. 11, 2013
As if you weren't paranoid enough about your Facebook privacy, now your posts can be mined for the purpose of actual spying.
Jay-Z's joke Was Twitter's top Grammy moment Mashable, Feb. 10, 2013
"I would like to thank the swap meet for his hat," Jay-Z said to singer The-Dream.
Internet hacker steals former president's email Washington Post, Feb. 8, 2013
The Smoking Gun blog publishes hacked George W. Bush e-mails raising journalism ethics questions.
Imprisoned for a Tweet? TakePart, Feb. 8, 2013
A prominent Bahraini human rights advocate was arrested and detained for three months for insulting Bahrain in a tweet.
Al Qaeda's social media move could cause problems Christian Science Monitor, Feb. 7, 2013
Al Qaeda and its affiliates move into social media after years of relying on chat rooms to spread their doctrine.
Daughter given $200 to quit Facebook Good Morning America, Feb. 7, 2013
Spending too much time on Facebook? More than half of users say they've taken vacations from the site.
Mystery blogger suspected to be Communist China's supreme leader USA Today, Feb. 7, 2013
China watchers say a blogger with close daily access to the activities of China's leader may be the leader himself.
Indian police arrest 3 for threatening Kashmir girl band on social media Associated Press, Feb. 7, 2013
The band disbanded following abusive social media comments and a demand from a top Muslim cleric that they stop.
Facebook's oldest user is 105 ABC News, Feb. 7, 2013
Edythe Kirchmaier also is California's oldest licensed driver and the University of Chicago's oldest living former student.
British Columbia escort agency used Facebook to recruit girl The Canadian Press, Feb. 5, 2013
It is alleged that an agency in Kamloops contacted teenaged girls through social media.
Who owns your Facebook page after you die? ABC News, Feb. 4, 2013
Most people can't live without Facebook, but afterward?
Social media scores with Super Bowl USA Today, Feb. 4, 2013
Social media interactions set a record, not only for a Super Bowl, but also for any major televised event.
Crowdsourced language app seeks to translate entire Web USA Today, Feb. 3, 2013
Duolingo is a massive-scale online collaboration tool that invites users to learn one of six languages for free.
2013 January
Why you need a social resume and how to build one Daily Muse, Jan. 26, 2013
Many employers are looking for candidates with an impressive online presence.
Social media and the presidential inauguration A social media guide to the inauguration Wall Street Journal, Jan. 18, 2013
Ways to follow and participate in President Barack Obamas second inauguration.
National Park Service social media guide to the inauguration National Park Service, January 2013
National Mall and Memorial Parks Facebook pages reveal how the NPS prepares for the historic event.
CNN covers the inauguration CNN, Jan. 16, 2013
Wolf and Anderson lead a sweeping interactive inauguration experience on CNN, Instagram and Facebook.
President Obama's inauguration could crash social media networks PolicyMic, Jan. 13, 2013
Wireless carriers brace for a blackout as millions text, tweet, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest the festivities.
A $47,000 hotel inauguration package comes with personal social media assistant PSFK, Jan. 17, 2013
The Madison Hotel in D.C. offers an elite experience that includes someone to chronicle your stay.
Status updates the inaugural 'social media butler' inevitably will have to make Washington Post, Jan. 18, 2013
The 'social media butler' will post on all of your accounts so you dont have to fumble for your phone to catch that perfect Facebook picture.
Catfish scam the Internet Army CID warns against romance scams Criminal Investigation Command Public Affairs, 2013
Local government agencies use Facebook to keep residents in the loop Fayetteville Observer, Jan. 20, 2013
Americans should be vigilant and not fall prey to Internet impersonation frauds, especially scams that promise true love.
How to call a catfisher's bluff HLN, Jan. 18, 2013
An online security expert explains how to avoid being a victim of a catfish scam.
Who's who on the Internet? Who knows CNN, Jan. 17, 2013
How do you trust someone to be who they say they are on the Internet?
Thousands affected by a water main break turned to Facebook for Public Works Commission updates.
How Google 'cops' track down bad ads Time, Jan.18, 2013
Shady ads have become such a problem for search engines that hundreds of employees now work round-the-clock to protect users before they get ripped off.
Bahrain activist free on bail before Twitter trial Associated Press, Jan. 17, 2013
A human rights activist is free on bail after two months on charges of posting false news on Twitter.
Social media outreach part of Obama gun-law campaign Constitution Daily, Jan. 16, 2013
The president will use social media tools that were effective in his re-election to influence opinion about his proposals.
Everyone's history, 140 characters at a time Fayetteville Observer, Jan. 15, 2013
All of your tweets are digital history somewhere in the bowels of the Library of Congress, which saves every public tweet.
Google+ has some 500 million users Social Times, Jan. 10, 2013
The analytics tool GPlusData reveals the demographic makeup of the site to see who exactly is using Google+ and why.
Eleven year-old launches social network For kids Social Networks, Jan. 10, 2013
After being kicked off Facebook twice for age restrictions, this preteen decided to build his own.
Which social network won 2012? All Twitter, Jan. 10, 2013
An infographic shows it was a huge year for social media.
Library of Congress digs into archive of 170 billion tweets CNET, Jan. 4, 2013
Twitter users generate nearly half a billion tweets a day. The Library of Congress is indexing all of them.
UNCP faculty have been teaching six years in Second Life UNCP, January, 2013
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke faculty teach classes, convene seminars and hold meetings, symposia, colloquia and conferences in the virtual world.
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