Social Networks

Dedicated information about social networks and websites

Internet giant Google Inc. is set to redefine the way people look at social networking websites with the launching of the much anticipated Google Wave, which combines all the features of popular social platforms like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. Or even more.
According to research firm Gartner Inc. chief analyst Ray Valdes, Google Wave has the [...]

Yahoo! Inc. executives on Tuesday announced the development of new features in its website to increase its social networking capabilities. The move was backed up by Maktoob.com, the Arab world’s fastest and largest online social networking site.
In an interview, Yahoo! executives said that the acquisition of Maktoob would give further reach to the company in [...]

A recent study conducted by executive public relations firm Blue Trumpet Group showed that company CEOs are now doing enough in managing their time online, stressing that they should engage more on social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.
In a statement, Blue Trumpet President Sharon Barclay said that the survey was participated by [...]

Escape Artist, in partnership with Unique Futuristic Oasis Inc. (UFO), recently introduced a social networking site which targets a niche market of artists and art-lovers who can interact and share ideas with other users.
The new social site called Escape Artists provides accredited training courses designed to help users hone and practice their artistic craft.  Artists [...]

The European Union (EU) signed an agreement with 17 social networking sites to improve safety online measures to protect young children who are the most vulnerable users of Internet technology.
EU spokesman Martin Selmayr said that with the popularity of social networking sites which already have more than 40 million members worldwide, there should be more [...]

Canberra, Australia: After a court upheld the legality of a mortgage lender’s action when it used Facebook to inform a couple that they have lost their house, some members of the social networking site raise concerned over this incident saying that this is a violation of privacy.
In a statement, vice chairman of Electronic Frontiers Australia [...]