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Hoodie hoopla: will fashion hurt the Facebook IPO?
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Hoodie hoopla: will fashion hurt the Facebook IPO?

Mark Zuckerberg has been pitching to Wall Street all this week, but one analyst's comments about his attire have attracted all the attention.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2012
They had it coming: Facebook hits back at Yahoo
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They had it coming: Facebook hits back at Yahoo

Facebook retaliates against Yahoo's patent suit with its own 10-point counter-claim, accusing Yahoo of prioritising litigation over innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2012
US tech investor's $15m kiwi contribution
Fintech

US tech investor's $15m kiwi contribution

US tech investor Peter Thiel is boosting New Zealand's tech scene with a NZD $40 million fund, pledging NZD $15 million via his firm Valar Ventures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2012
Brands to get Timeline by March 30
Facebook

Brands to get Timeline by March 30

Facebook to introduce Timeline design for brands by March 30, urging businesses to revamp pages and align with consumer layouts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
Mojo Mathers campaign takes off online
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Mojo Mathers campaign takes off online

Online campaign surges in support of deaf MP Mojo Mathers, challenging Parliamentary accessibility norms with nearly 1500 petitions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012
Mashable, The Daily Show & others launch Facebook apps
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Mashable, The Daily Show & others launch Facebook apps

Mashable, The Daily Show, and 10 other media outfits have launched new Facebook Open Graph apps, streamlining the sharing of users' reading histories.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2012
Facebook to launch Timeline for brands?
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Facebook to launch Timeline for brands?

Dramatic new layout to roll out across business pages soon; is it time for your company to re-think its approach?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2012
Investors to Facebook: more women, please
Facebook

Investors to Facebook: more women, please

Ahead of its IPO, Facebook faces criticism for its all-male board, with investors demanding greater gender diversity.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2012
A guide to facebook's timeline
Partner Programmes

A guide to facebook's timeline

Facebook's Timeline, a digital scrapbook of your life, stirs mixed feelings. Here's how to navigate it, embrace nostalgia or protect your privacy.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
UK juror jailed for researching defendant online
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UK juror jailed for researching defendant online

UK juror Theodora Dallas jailed for contempt after online search on defendant, sparking debate on technology's role in justice.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2012
Mark Zuckerberg posts first tweet since 2009
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Mark Zuckerberg posts first tweet since 2009

Mark Zuckerberg breaks his Twitter silence since 2009, urging followers to oppose SOPA and PIPA bills to protect internet freedom.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2012
AVG looks to raise US$125m in IPO
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AVG looks to raise US$125m in IPO

Security firm AVG plans to raise up to USD $125 million through an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, after a prosperous year for tech IPOs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2012
2012: the year of 1 billion Facebook users
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2012: the year of 1 billion Facebook users

Facebook is set to surpass 1 billion users by August, driven by growth in India and Brazil, predicts UK-based digital market analyst iCrossing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2012
Is Facebook the new Neighbourhood Watch?
Surveillance

Is Facebook the new Neighbourhood Watch?

Facebook is becoming the modern Neighbourhood Watch, with viral videos and photos aiding in crime-solving, despite police concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2012
Hefty incentive package for new Yahoo! CEO
Marketing Technologies

Hefty incentive package for new Yahoo! CEO

New Yahoo! CEO Scott Thompson begins his tenure today, backed by a stunning US$27 million incentive package aimed at revitalising the tech giant.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Facebook stories

Facebook on the hunt for new ANZ boss
Facebook

Facebook on the hunt for new ANZ boss

Paul Borrud, Facebook's ANZ head, is set to leave after six years, prompting the search for a new leader to drive its local business operations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
Kiwi food for thought
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Kiwi food for thought

New Zealand's Ben Liebert has launched stringsof.me, a social media site prompting daily reflections and creating a unique digital diary.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jan 2012
NZ first in line for Facebook Timeline
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NZ first in line for Facebook Timeline

NZ leads global debut of Facebook's Timeline feature, rolling out first to Kiwis after months of anticipation and beta testing.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2011