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Google+ Updates Android App, Adds New Design And Other Features
WARNING: ‘Eat for Free at Pizza Hut!’ Scam Spreads Through Facebook
Facebook scams offering free things are pretty common and spread throughout the social network like wildfire. Who doesn't want free stuff? It's a pretty safe bet that if something seems too good to be true, like free tickets to Twilight Breaking Dawn or free Subway gift cards, it's a scam. One of the most recent Facebook scams to hit our News Feeds claims to offer... Read more » Man Writes Fake Facebook Post About Kidnapping Ex-Girlfriend, Arrested On Drug Charges
If you’re abusing drugs in your home, you probably wouldn’t want to create any reason for the police to pay you a visit, but alas, criminals are sometimes really, really dumb. Don’t they know that people will see what they post on Facebook? Instead of keeping a low profile, a 38-year-old drug user from Chicago posted something to his Facebook Wall that lead... Read more » SURVEY: Frequent Facebook Users Less Concerned About Privacy, Dislike New Features
Facebook always seems to be under fire for changes in their privacy policy and new security options; however, according to a new study people who frequently use the social network aren’t actually that concerned. The survey with was carried out by USA TODAY polled 2,000 adults by telephone and found that only 26 percent of respondents who used Facebook daily said... Read more » Facebook Privacy Plaintiffs Attempt To Consolidate Tracking Cookie Lawsuits
Following concerns that were raised over Facebook's use of cookies to allegedly track users' Web browsing activity even after they had logged out, several lawsuits have been filed against Facebook in recent weeks over privacy matters. Now, a group of 7 plaintiffs have filed a motion with the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation to consolidate 11... Read more » 50 Cent Donates Meals To Hungry Kids For Facebook Likes
In honor of United Nations World Food Day, 50 Cent has launched an initiative that will see him donate a meal to a hungry child for every person that Likes the Facebook Page for his new Street King energy shots. For every Like that the page receives from Monday to next Sunday, 50 Cent will provide one meal for a child in need. If the number of Likes on the page... Read more » INFOGRAPHIC: The Perks On Offer At Facebook, Google, Twitter And Other Social Companies
A couple of weeks ago, we brought you an infographic that offered some handy tips on what to do if you want to apply for a job at a tech giant like Facebook, Apple or Google. It revealed the salaries for some top tech jobs and where some of the biggest tech hotspots in the U.S. are, along with tips on what subjects to study and what to include on your... Read more » UK Prime Minister David Cameron Joins LinkedIn And Foursquare
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has increased his presence on social networking services by joining LinkedIn and Foursquare. Cameron will use his LinkedIn account to further engage with the U.K. citizens and businesses who are using the professional social network. Among the first people to be invited to connect with Cameron on LinkedIn are several professionals... Read more » INFOGRAPHIC: Facebooks Mishaps, Controversy And Failed Endeavors
Facebook has caused a lot of controversy in its time. Most recently, the homepage redesign and added news ticker annoyed users and the new Timeline profile had everyone a little bit creeped out over how much information Facebook actually had. It’s unsurprising that most of Facebook’s issues stem from privacy and changes in the user interface because that directly... Read more » Facebook, NRDC And Opower Team Up For Social Energy App
Facebook, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Opower have teamed up to unveil a social energy app that aims to raise awareness of energy consumption and increase energy efficiency. The app, which will be launched early next year, will allow you to measure your home's energy consumption against a national average of similar homes; compare your energy... Read more » Officers Use Facebook To Find Missing Police Dog
Facebook’s viral power isn’t to be underestimated. Once something is posted it can spread to thousands and even millions of people. This is why it’s such a good tool to use when you’re trying to find something or someone that is missing. In the past, the service has been used to find missing people and one police force even uses it to find half of missing... Read more » 
