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Squiz gives Vision Australia clearer view of information

Unified Communications

Squiz gives Vision Australia clearer view of information

A 'revitalised' intranet designed by Squiz is providing Vision Australia with improved customer service and greater collaboration between staff.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016

Global Stories

Social Network stories

Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight

Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight

Social networks like Kik and Telegram delve into cryptocurrencies, aiming to boost revenue and user engagement while facilitating self-sustaining economies.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

New Facebook reactions arrive – but where's the dislike button?

New Facebook reactions arrive – but where's the dislike button?

Facebook rolls out six new reactions globally today, yet the long-awaited dislike button remains elusive, leaving some users unsatisfied.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Facebook launches dedicated Sports Fan portal

Facebook launches dedicated Sports Fan portal

Facebook launches 'Sports Stadium', a new hub for fans to follow games in real-time, boasting a global community of 650 million.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016

Facebook is going to help you with your break up

Facebook is going to help you with your break up

Facebook tests new tools to help people manage interactions with ex-partners after a break-up, says product manager Kelly Winters.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2015

10 reasons you'll never actually quit Facebook

10 reasons you'll never actually quit Facebook

Despite vowing to quit, we explore 10 compelling reasons why Facebook remains an irreplaceable part of our lives and digital footprints.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2014

Facebook to launch browser, smartphone: rumour

Facebook to launch browser, smartphone: rumour

Two separate reports have emerged over the weekend hinting at possible post-IPO projects for Facebook's bosses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2012

Second US$10 bn quarter for Google

Second US$10 bn quarter for Google

Google reports its second consecutive USD $10 billion quarter, driven by strong performances from Chrome, Android, and YouTube.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2012

Google: 170 million people have 'upgraded' to Google+ - Updated

Google: 170 million people have 'upgraded' to Google+ - Updated

Google boasts 170 million users on Google+, now one-fifth the size of Facebook, amid updates to enhance the platform's allure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2012

What you should know about the Kony doco

What you should know about the Kony doco

A viral YouTube doco on Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony by Invisible Children has sparked debate over its accuracy and the ethics of social media activism.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2012

Facebook to launch Timeline for brands?

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

Download your life story (according to facebook)

Download your life story (according to facebook)

Facebook now lets users download all their data in a single zip file, offering an offline copy of posts, photos, events, and messages.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011

Google liberates Google+

Google liberates Google+

Google has removed the restrictions to its social networking effort, Google+, saying the platform has moved from 'field trial' to 'beta'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2011

Digital Entertainment

Facebook starts movie rental service

Facebook has launched a movie rental service in partnership with Warner Bros., allowing US users to rent films like The Dark Knight for USD $3.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2011

Improvements made to Facebook Pages, Photo Viewer

Improvements made to Facebook Pages, Photo Viewer

Facebook enhances Pages with better communication features, expressive tools, and relevancy improvements, alongside a new faster Photo Viewer.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Social Network stories

New social network wants to be an affordable listing service for Kiwi businesses

New social network wants to be an affordable listing service for Kiwi businesses

The platform lets owners, entrepreneurs, showcase their full line of local services, images, and descriptions on business profiles.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017

Privacy Awareness Week: Tips from Facebook

Privacy Awareness Week: Tips from Facebook

To mark Privacy Awareness Week (May 3 – 9) in New Zealand, Facebook has created some simple tips about how you can protect your privacy.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 5th May 2015

Five tips to make your Facebook page work for you

Five tips to make your Facebook page work for you

Simple tips to help rock your Facebook fan page. The trouble is you're not quite sure where exactly you should start.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th May 2012

Aggressive strategy the key for CommVault

Aggressive strategy the key for CommVault

'It's a hard market to enter, but we always run the business assuming someone's going to do it tomorrow': COO.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2011

Morgan things BIG for smallworlds

Morgan things BIG for smallworlds

TradeMe founder Sam Morgan has led a $2.5 million investment round in the Auckland-based social game company SmallWorlds.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011