In the fast-paced world of smartphones, a fierce rivalry has shaped the industry for over a decade. On one side, Apple, the epitome of…
Thai political crisis fuels social media boom
When Thai authorities shut down his website, Sombat Boonngamanong turned to Facebook to share political views with fellow supporters of the “Red Shirt” opposition…
Astronaut checks into Foursquare from space
A NASA astronaut on Friday used the popular location-sharing service Foursquare to “check in” from space. Douglas Wheelock, who is orbiting the Earth aboard…
China launches own version of Google Earth
China has launched an official online mapping service as US Internet giant Google continues to hold out on applying for a licence to provide…
Facebook voyeurism just a part of workplace life
Facebook fans tend to lurk instead of play when they tune into the social network while at their jobs, according to a report released…
