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Toronto is home to Facebook in Canada. Located midtown, right at the corner of Yonge and Eglinton in the heart of the city, we get to play as hard as we work. We are right in the middle of... more
Toronto is home to Facebook in Canada. Located midtown, right at the corner of Yonge and Eglinton in the heart of the city, we get to play as hard as we work. We are right in the middle of... more
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Is Facebook Going to Launch its Own Web Browser?
This week, Yahoo launched Axis, its own web browser. Considering Yahoo's eroding reputation, and the fact that many sleek and popular web browsers like Chrome and Firefox are already well... more
This week, Yahoo launched Axis, its own web browser. Considering Yahoo's eroding reputation, and the fact that many sleek and popular web browsers like Chrome and Firefox are already well... more
Wayne Gretzky is a Subaru Forester and Other Funky Findings from Autotrader Study
A new survey reveals the car may be our new aphrodisiac. 36% of Canadians, including half of those under 35, report that driving a sexy car makes them feel more attractive. Findings from the new... more
A new survey reveals the car may be our new aphrodisiac. 36% of Canadians, including half of those under 35, report that driving a sexy car makes them feel more attractive. Findings from the new... more
Facebook May Hop From NASDAQ to NYSE
According to sources that have spoken to both Bloomberg and Reuters, the troubled IPO last week may have Facebook mulling a jump to the NYSE from NASDAQ. If these sources are to be believed,... more
According to sources that have spoken to both Bloomberg and Reuters, the troubled IPO last week may have Facebook mulling a jump to the NYSE from NASDAQ. If these sources are to be believed,... more
Day Four: Facebook Faces Multiple Lawsuits from Shareholders
The debacle that has become Facebook's salient IPO is worsening still: following a looming investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Facebook and a group of banks are now being sued... more
The debacle that has become Facebook's salient IPO is worsening still: following a looming investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Facebook and a group of banks are now being sued... more
Catastrophe for Facebook, Wall Street, Investors: SEC and FINRA Plan Investigation of Facebook IPO
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's chairman told Reuters today that regulators plan to review allegations that underwriter Morgan Stanley shared negative news before Facebook's hotly... more
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's chairman told Reuters today that regulators plan to review allegations that underwriter Morgan Stanley shared negative news before Facebook's hotly... more
Day Three: Facebook Sinks Another 4%
Facebook's IPO on Friday was the largest in the history of technology. The social network raised a staggering $12 billion, valuing the company at well over $100 billion. But after peaking more than... more
Facebook's IPO on Friday was the largest in the history of technology. The social network raised a staggering $12 billion, valuing the company at well over $100 billion. But after peaking more than... more
Tech Bubble, Anyone? Facebook Shares Plunge 12% on Day Two
Facebook's IPO on Friday was the largest in the history of the world's technology sector. The social network raised a staggering $12 billion, valuing the company at well over $100 billion. But... more
Facebook's IPO on Friday was the largest in the history of the world's technology sector. The social network raised a staggering $12 billion, valuing the company at well over $100 billion. But... more
Age 28, Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg is Now Worth More Than $20 Billion
The hoodie-clad Mark Zuckerberg turned 28 this month, just days before his company, Facebook, went public. Facebook is now on the stock market and shares have climbed from the debut price of $38 to... more
The hoodie-clad Mark Zuckerberg turned 28 this month, just days before his company, Facebook, went public. Facebook is now on the stock market and shares have climbed from the debut price of $38 to... more
Watch Out for This Facebook IPO Scam Floating Around Today
Facebook's IPO today was the largest in the history of technology companies. The social network raised $12 billion and is now valued at well over $100 billion, making founder and CEO Mark... more
Facebook's IPO today was the largest in the history of technology companies. The social network raised $12 billion and is now valued at well over $100 billion, making founder and CEO Mark... more
Day Before Facebook IPO, Study Reveals 44% of Users Never Click Facebook Ads
When the Wall Street Journal reported this week that General Motors pulled $10 million worth of Facebook ads, the news went viral. Why? Because GM marketing executives basically say Facebook ads... more
When the Wall Street Journal reported this week that General Motors pulled $10 million worth of Facebook ads, the news went viral. Why? Because GM marketing executives basically say Facebook ads... more
Toronto's Ganz Expands Webkinz World to Facebook
Woodbridge-based toy and gaming company Ganz, best known for Webkinz World, has introduced a "game-changing innovation in family-friendly virtual fun." Ganz has launched Webkinz Friends on... more
Woodbridge-based toy and gaming company Ganz, best known for Webkinz World, has introduced a "game-changing innovation in family-friendly virtual fun." Ganz has launched Webkinz Friends on... more
Facebook Ups IPO Range, Social Network Now Valued at More Than $100 Billion
At Facebook's original $28 to $35 per share, the social networking giant was pegged at a valuation of roughly $94 billion, just under earlier predictions of the $100 billion mark. But due to... more
At Facebook's original $28 to $35 per share, the social networking giant was pegged at a valuation of roughly $94 billion, just under earlier predictions of the $100 billion mark. But due to... more
Canadian Court Rules That Students are Allowed to Criticize Professors on Facebook
In 2007, two University of Calgary students posted critical remarks about one of their professors in a Facebook group devoted to complaints. The students, twin brothers Keith and Steven Pridgen,... more
In 2007, two University of Calgary students posted critical remarks about one of their professors in a Facebook group devoted to complaints. The students, twin brothers Keith and Steven Pridgen,... more
Facebook Launches App Center, a New Destination for Social Apps
Facebook has launched what it calls the App Center, a "new place for people to find social apps." Obviously similar to mobile stores like Apple's App Store or Google's Play store, the App Center... more
Facebook has launched what it calls the App Center, a "new place for people to find social apps." Obviously similar to mobile stores like Apple's App Store or Google's Play store, the App Center... more
Watch the Facebook IPO Roadshow
Want to learn about Facebook straight from its top executives, including founder Mark Zuckerberg? See the hard statistics, get a feel for the social network's vision of the future? Then we... more
Want to learn about Facebook straight from its top executives, including founder Mark Zuckerberg? See the hard statistics, get a feel for the social network's vision of the future? Then we... more
What's in a Suit? Analyst Says Mark Zuckerberg's Hoodie Proves He's an Immature CEO
Infamously dubbed the worst-dressed man in Silicon Valley, 27-year-old multi-billionaire Mark Zuckerberg favours cheap hoodies over top plain tee shirts and jeans with sneakers. Many say his choice... more
Infamously dubbed the worst-dressed man in Silicon Valley, 27-year-old multi-billionaire Mark Zuckerberg favours cheap hoodies over top plain tee shirts and jeans with sneakers. Many say his choice... more
Revealed: The 10 Facebook Commandments According to 'Rigorous' Scientific Study
Facebook boasts more than 900 million active users—that's roughly 13% of the Earth's population. It has made famous the iconic "like" button and turned "friend," "Facebook," and other nouns... more
Facebook boasts more than 900 million active users—that's roughly 13% of the Earth's population. It has made famous the iconic "like" button and turned "friend," "Facebook," and other nouns... more
Toronto's RentCompass Adds Facebook App to Roster of Mobile Apps; Makes Renting in Canada Easy
Toronto's RentCompass has added a Facebook app to its portfolio. Self-touted as Canada’s first renters’ mobile App available on iOS and Android devices, web startup RentCompass has... more
Toronto's RentCompass has added a Facebook app to its portfolio. Self-touted as Canada’s first renters’ mobile App available on iOS and Android devices, web startup RentCompass has... more
Facebook Offers Died in the US. Now It's Coming to Canada
Facebook Offers never really took off in the US. In fact, it was killed off after just a few quiet months of testing. Yet the social networking giant is resurrecting the service and bringing it to... more
Facebook Offers never really took off in the US. In fact, it was killed off after just a few quiet months of testing. Yet the social networking giant is resurrecting the service and bringing it to... more
Facebook Hits 900 Million Users, 500 Million Mobile Users
Facebook now has more than 900 million monthly active users and more than 500 million mobile users, according to an update to its IPO filing. More than half of those active users come back every... more
Facebook now has more than 900 million monthly active users and more than 500 million mobile users, according to an update to its IPO filing. More than half of those active users come back every... more
Half of Canadian Parents Secretly Snoop Their Teenagers' Facebook Accounts, Study Finds
People complain that Facebook isn't private enough, how it mishandles one's personal information. But it seems that another privacy breach is also rampant: your own family. Indeed, over half... more
People complain that Facebook isn't private enough, how it mishandles one's personal information. But it seems that another privacy breach is also rampant: your own family. Indeed, over half... more
Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg Makes Bizarre, Sweeping Generalizations About Lesbianism, Men Being Jerks
Sheryl Sandberg is Facebook's chief operating officer. With the social networking giant slated for a $100-billion IPO next month, she's one of the world's most prominent female executives. But she... more
Sheryl Sandberg is Facebook's chief operating officer. With the social networking giant slated for a $100-billion IPO next month, she's one of the world's most prominent female executives. But she... more
Facebook Acquires Instagram for $1 Billion
Social networking giant Facebook has acquired mobile photo sharing app Instragam for approximately $1 billion in cash and stock. Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, said of the... more
Social networking giant Facebook has acquired mobile photo sharing app Instragam for approximately $1 billion in cash and stock. Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, said of the... more
Canadian Woman Suing Facebook Over 'Reckless' Breach of Privacy Laws
A BC woman is launching a class action lawsuit against Facebook. The Canadian entrepreneur, who owns Video4Web Productions, has filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of British Columbia on behalf of... more
A BC woman is launching a class action lawsuit against Facebook. The Canadian entrepreneur, who owns Video4Web Productions, has filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of British Columbia on behalf of... more
Mighty Apps: Vancouver's Strutta Launches DIY Business App Suite for Facebook Timeline Pages
Vancouver's Strutta Media, a provider of social media marketing tools, today launched Mighty Apps. The new offering is a suite of do-it-yourself business apps optimized for Facebook Pages... more
Vancouver's Strutta Media, a provider of social media marketing tools, today launched Mighty Apps. The new offering is a suite of do-it-yourself business apps optimized for Facebook Pages... more
Lawyer: It's Illegal for Employers to Ask Job Seekers for Facebook Passwords in Canada
A week ago, Elise Moreau wrote about employers asking for job seekers' Facebook passwords during interviews as part of their screening process. No one was happy to hear about employers attempting... more
A week ago, Elise Moreau wrote about employers asking for job seekers' Facebook passwords during interviews as part of their screening process. No one was happy to hear about employers attempting... more
Facebook to Employers: Don't Ask for the Passwords of Job Seekers
Last week, there was an uproar when the topic of employers asking job seekers for Facebook login information during interviews was brought to public attention. Now, Facebook itself has stepped in... more
Last week, there was an uproar when the topic of employers asking job seekers for Facebook login information during interviews was brought to public attention. Now, Facebook itself has stepped in... more
Trend Coming to Canada: Employers May Ask for Your Facebook Password During Job Interviews
Facebook and general social networking is playing an increasingly important role in our professional lives. While many companies have been known to search for the Facebook profiles of job... more
Facebook and general social networking is playing an increasingly important role in our professional lives. While many companies have been known to search for the Facebook profiles of job... more
Facebook Not Coming to Kitchener-Waterloo After All, Inside Source Says
Back in November, Techvibes reported that Facebook may expand its Canadian operations to Kitchener, where competitor Google already operates out of. Facebook, which has its Canadian... more
Back in November, Techvibes reported that Facebook may expand its Canadian operations to Kitchener, where competitor Google already operates out of. Facebook, which has its Canadian... more
Twitter is Sexier than Facebook. Here's 10 Reasons Why [INFOGRAPHIC]
Here's another Valentine's Day Special for you. Euro RSCG Worldwide published an infographic that compares the sexiness and sexuality of Twitter users to Facebook users. As it turns out, Twitter... more
Here's another Valentine's Day Special for you. Euro RSCG Worldwide published an infographic that compares the sexiness and sexuality of Twitter users to Facebook users. As it turns out, Twitter... more
Facebook Potentially Worth $100 Billion? Hard to Envision Post 2015
Is Facebook worth $100 billion? I doubt it. Facebook generated over $3.1 billion dollars in advertising revenue in 2011 from their display ads and 80% of additional revenue from Farmville creator... more
Is Facebook worth $100 billion? I doubt it. Facebook generated over $3.1 billion dollars in advertising revenue in 2011 from their display ads and 80% of additional revenue from Farmville creator... more
ADDICTION: Study Finds Social Media to Be Like Smoking Cigarettes
Firing off a tweet or status update is not unlike smoking a cigarette, new research suggests. According to a study conducted by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, social media may... more
Firing off a tweet or status update is not unlike smoking a cigarette, new research suggests. According to a study conducted by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, social media may... more
PROBLEM: Facebook Has 400 Million Mobile Users and It's Not Making a Dime from Them
So Facebook has filed for its IPO, tons of people are going to get crazy rich, blah blah blah. But not everything is sugar and spice on the Facebook front: it needs to fix its mobile problem, and... more
So Facebook has filed for its IPO, tons of people are going to get crazy rich, blah blah blah. But not everything is sugar and spice on the Facebook front: it needs to fix its mobile problem, and... more
Facebook's IPO Will Mint More Than a Thousand Millionaires
Now that the world's largest social network has finally filed for an initial public offering, the dust can settle and the media frenzy can die down. Right? Hardly. From now until May, when... more
Now that the world's largest social network has finally filed for an initial public offering, the dust can settle and the media frenzy can die down. Right? Hardly. From now until May, when... more
OFFICIAL: Facebook Files for IPO
It's finally official. As per prior reports, Facebook has filed the preliminary prospectus for its much-hyped initial public offering. Mark Zuckerberg's company is aiming to raise $5... more
It's finally official. As per prior reports, Facebook has filed the preliminary prospectus for its much-hyped initial public offering. Mark Zuckerberg's company is aiming to raise $5... more
Facebook is Going to File for an IPO Next Week!
The world's largest social network, Facebook, is going to file for an Initial Public Offering this coming Wednesday, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. Citing... more
The world's largest social network, Facebook, is going to file for an Initial Public Offering this coming Wednesday, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. Citing... more
HUBRIS: Special Investigation Unit Uses Social Media to Catch Defrauder Red-Handed on Facebook
Corbin Lewis Joseph was prohibited from driving in 2009 after operating a vehicle while drunk and rolling his truck into a ditch on a rural road outside of Springhouse, a small community west of... more
Corbin Lewis Joseph was prohibited from driving in 2009 after operating a vehicle while drunk and rolling his truck into a ditch on a rural road outside of Springhouse, a small community west of... more
Facebook Developer Launches 'Dont Be Evil' Plugin For Less Biased Google Search Results [VIDEO]
A group of engineers has built a bookmarklet that redirects Google's new social search to results that include all social networks—including Twitter, Tumblr, and even MySpace—versus... more
A group of engineers has built a bookmarklet that redirects Google's new social search to results that include all social networks—including Twitter, Tumblr, and even MySpace—versus... more
Facebook is Going to Force You to Use Facebook Timeline and Consequently Auto-Share Everything
It's clear through the first 60 Timeline apps that Facebook wants you to auto-share absolutely everything. For the fear of those who haven't complied with Facebook's request to activate Timeline,... more
It's clear through the first 60 Timeline apps that Facebook wants you to auto-share absolutely everything. For the fear of those who haven't complied with Facebook's request to activate Timeline,... more
Zuckerberg on SOPA: 'We can't let poorly thought out laws get in the way of the internet's development'
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has publicly spoken out against SOPA. This morning, the billionaire posted a status stating that "Facebook opposes SOPA AND PIPA." "The internet is the... more
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has publicly spoken out against SOPA. This morning, the billionaire posted a status stating that "Facebook opposes SOPA AND PIPA." "The internet is the... more
Facebook to IPO in May, Report Says
Facebook's ba-jillion dollar IPO looks due in May, according to a report by AllThingsD. Citing "multiple sources," tech reporter Kara Swisher says that "if there are no issues," such as a... more
Facebook's ba-jillion dollar IPO looks due in May, according to a report by AllThingsD. Citing "multiple sources," tech reporter Kara Swisher says that "if there are no issues," such as a... more
Facebook Opens Registration for Second Annual Hacker Cup
Canadian programmers have the opportunity to compete against the world's best for some massive bragging rights and thousands of dollars cash. Facebook has opened registration for its second... more
Canadian programmers have the opportunity to compete against the world's best for some massive bragging rights and thousands of dollars cash. Facebook has opened registration for its second... more
Canadian Television Show Will Bring Creeping to a New Level
The Internet Era has spawned an age of "creeping," in which web surfers have acquired a taste for delving their curious mines into the lives of others through the wonders of online communities. As... more
The Internet Era has spawned an age of "creeping," in which web surfers have acquired a taste for delving their curious mines into the lives of others through the wonders of online communities. As... more
40% of Facebook Users Use the Mobile App
Mobile, mobile, mobile. If you've read and heard the word so many times this year it now sounds like gibberish, no one can blame you. But the numbers continue to astound. Most recently, new data... more
Mobile, mobile, mobile. If you've read and heard the word so many times this year it now sounds like gibberish, no one can blame you. But the numbers continue to astound. Most recently, new data... more
Facebook to Bring Ads to News Feed, Just Like Twitter's Promoted Tweets
Not long after Twitter decided to put promoted tweets in non-followers' streams, Facebook has now determined it's a tactic worth copying. Probably realizing absolutely no one clicks or even sees... more
Not long after Twitter decided to put promoted tweets in non-followers' streams, Facebook has now determined it's a tactic worth copying. Probably realizing absolutely no one clicks or even sees... more
Got Defriended on Facebook? This is Probably Why [INFOGRAPHIC]
Facebook opened up a new layer of social interaction between friends and acquaintances (and enemies, for that matter) when it became ubiquitous. New research from NM Incite reveals the top reasons... more
Facebook opened up a new layer of social interaction between friends and acquaintances (and enemies, for that matter) when it became ubiquitous. New research from NM Incite reveals the top reasons... more
What Canadians Talked About on Facebook in 2011
Facebook has revealed what Canadians were talking about in 2011. In its "Memology 2011" report, Facebook showed that Canada's top 10 status trends were lms ("like my status"), Jack Layton, Call of... more
Facebook has revealed what Canadians were talking about in 2011. In its "Memology 2011" report, Facebook showed that Canada's top 10 status trends were lms ("like my status"), Jack Layton, Call of... more
How Facebook Buying Gowalla Could Change The Social Media Game For Good
This article was originally published on Smedio. Have you ever wondered why Facebook is the world’s most popular social network? Is it all about the user experience? Or is it because... more
This article was originally published on Smedio. Have you ever wondered why Facebook is the world’s most popular social network? Is it all about the user experience? Or is it because... more
Facebook is Going Public in 2012 With a $100,000,000,000 Valuation
Following rumours of an imminent IPO, it looks like Facebook will indeed go public sooner than later. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Facebook will debut on the stock market... more
Following rumours of an imminent IPO, it looks like Facebook will indeed go public sooner than later. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Facebook will debut on the stock market... more
Facebook’s New Sponsored Stories: Brilliant Advertising Tactic or Just Plain Foolishness?
This article was originally published on Smedio. Even as the public outrage over the newly introduced ‘frictionless’ sharing refuses to die down, Facebook is introducing another... more
This article was originally published on Smedio. Even as the public outrage over the newly introduced ‘frictionless’ sharing refuses to die down, Facebook is introducing another... more
Is Facebook Forcing Us To Share Too Much?
This article was originally published on Smedio. While it’s true that a social network is all about collaboration and sharing, it still needs to comply with the golden rule that states... more
This article was originally published on Smedio. While it’s true that a social network is all about collaboration and sharing, it still needs to comply with the golden rule that states... more
Facebook Says The Degree of Separation is Only Four, Not Six
The theory of six degrees of separation may be false. It may only be four. According to a massive study conducted by Facebook, the social network's 800 million users—a truly titanic sampling... more
The theory of six degrees of separation may be false. It may only be four. According to a massive study conducted by Facebook, the social network's 800 million users—a truly titanic sampling... more
PayPal's new Facebook App for Sending Money to Friends was built by Canadian startup
Social media blog Mashable got the "exclusive" story on PayPal's new Facebook App for Sending Money to Friends this morning but Techvibes has an angle that Canadian tech fans may find interesting.... more
Social media blog Mashable got the "exclusive" story on PayPal's new Facebook App for Sending Money to Friends this morning but Techvibes has an angle that Canadian tech fans may find interesting.... more
Facebook Hacked ... The Geeks Inherit The Earth
Notice that I removed the word “Shall” from the title of this blog post After I caught the news about the Facebook hack, I meandered around the internet, thought about some recent... more
Notice that I removed the word “Shall” from the title of this blog post After I caught the news about the Facebook hack, I meandered around the internet, thought about some recent... more
Google+ Pages vs. Facebook Pages – Let The Battle Begin!
This article was originally published on Smedio. When Google+ launched, it was widely projected as the next big Facebook Killer. While that didn’t happen, Google did a remarkable job of... more
This article was originally published on Smedio. When Google+ launched, it was widely projected as the next big Facebook Killer. While that didn’t happen, Google did a remarkable job of... more
The World's 5 Most Powerful People in Tech
With the 2011 edition of the World's Most Powerful People now released, it's interesting to observe how potent the technology industry is. While the majority of the listees are leaders of big... more
With the 2011 edition of the World's Most Powerful People now released, it's interesting to observe how potent the technology industry is. While the majority of the listees are leaders of big... more
Facebook is the 'Best run company in technology,' VC says
A Fan of Facebook Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Opsware and founding partner of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, said on stage at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Fransisco today that Facebook is... more
A Fan of Facebook Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Opsware and founding partner of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, said on stage at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Fransisco today that Facebook is... more
'There is good creepy, and there is bad creepy.' Which one is Facebook? Sean Parker explains
At today's Web 2.0 Summit, Napster co-founder Sean Parker stated that "there is good creepy, and there is bad creepy," when asked by his interviewer whether social network Facebook was getting a... more
At today's Web 2.0 Summit, Napster co-founder Sean Parker stated that "there is good creepy, and there is bad creepy," when asked by his interviewer whether social network Facebook was getting a... more
Zynga looks to distance itself from Facebook - Or why I hate Farmville!
I need to start this post with a disclaimer: I hate Farmville. OK, I know hate is a not-nice word, so I will reconsider... nope, hate describes it. If you have managed to remain blissfully... more
I need to start this post with a disclaimer: I hate Farmville. OK, I know hate is a not-nice word, so I will reconsider... nope, hate describes it. If you have managed to remain blissfully... more
Top 5 Reasons Mark Zuckerberg was in Vancouver last week
Thanks to a Facebook status update last Wednesday, Vancouver is a buzz wondering why Facebook's famous founder is in our fair city. Techvibes has been hit with with blog post comments, tweets, and... more
Thanks to a Facebook status update last Wednesday, Vancouver is a buzz wondering why Facebook's famous founder is in our fair city. Techvibes has been hit with with blog post comments, tweets, and... more
What Facebook Can Teach You About Staying Relevant
First things first, I’m no Facebook worshipper. In fact, I use all leading social networks for definitive needs. I use LinkedIn as a professional networking and hiring tool, Twitter as a... more
First things first, I’m no Facebook worshipper. In fact, I use all leading social networks for definitive needs. I use LinkedIn as a professional networking and hiring tool, Twitter as a... more
After arduous journey, Facebook finally launches iPad app
After some complexities, Facebook has finally launched an official iPad app. Consumers have been waiting patiently the social network to release an app optimized for Apple's popular tablet, and as... more
After some complexities, Facebook has finally launched an official iPad app. Consumers have been waiting patiently the social network to release an app optimized for Apple's popular tablet, and as... more
Mark Zuckerberg is in Vancouver… to acquire HootSuite? [Updated with Photo]
UPDATE 3: Invoke Media and HootSuite were initially quiet about the rising speculation that Mark Zuckerberg was visiting Vancouver to acquire the social media dashboard. However, after the Wall... more
UPDATE 3: Invoke Media and HootSuite were initially quiet about the rising speculation that Mark Zuckerberg was visiting Vancouver to acquire the social media dashboard. However, after the Wall... more
Nissan Canada and Tree Canada collar to plant trees in exchange for Facebook Likes
Nissan Canada has planted the seeds for a new program that rewards Nissan Leaf fans and the Canadian landscape. In partnership with Tree Canada, Nissan Canada will plant one tree for each new... more
Nissan Canada has planted the seeds for a new program that rewards Nissan Leaf fans and the Canadian landscape. In partnership with Tree Canada, Nissan Canada will plant one tree for each new... more
Facebook OS: Is the social network big enough to warrant its own mobile operating system?
ABI Research recently released a report that suggested Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg's epicly popular social network, will eventually need its own mobile operating system platform. The research firm... more
ABI Research recently released a report that suggested Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg's epicly popular social network, will eventually need its own mobile operating system platform. The research firm... more
Facebook cracks 800 million users, half of them use it everyday
Facebook now has 800 million active users, Mark Zuckerberg says, as the company crawls toward the legendary one billion user milestone. Approximately half of these people use Facebook every day.... more
Facebook now has 800 million active users, Mark Zuckerberg says, as the company crawls toward the legendary one billion user milestone. Approximately half of these people use Facebook every day.... more
'A New Era of Facebook': Social network announces host of changes during f8 conference
f8, Facebook's developer conference, just ended in San Francisco. The social network ushered in "a new era" by bringing "a whole new Facebook experience for users and developers." Today, Mark... more
f8, Facebook's developer conference, just ended in San Francisco. The social network ushered in "a new era" by bringing "a whole new Facebook experience for users and developers." Today, Mark... more
Facebook to delay IPO again, report says
When it rains, it pours. With Groupon and Zynga delaying their IPOs, Facebook has joined the mix, according to a Financial Times report. Citing people familiar with the company, a "late 2012" IPO... more
When it rains, it pours. With Groupon and Zynga delaying their IPOs, Facebook has joined the mix, according to a Financial Times report. Citing people familiar with the company, a "late 2012" IPO... more
Facebook becomes more like Twitter and Google+ with new Subscriptions feature
Facebook is adding a new key feature called Subscriptions, which is a one-way follow model remarkably similar to that of Twitter and Google+. With Subscriptions, user will see buttons on peoples'... more
Facebook is adding a new key feature called Subscriptions, which is a one-way follow model remarkably similar to that of Twitter and Google+. With Subscriptions, user will see buttons on peoples'... more
Facebook on pace to generate over $3 billion revenue this year, $1 billion net income
Facebook, with its one trillion monthly pageviews, has generated $1.6 billion in revenue through the first half of 2011, with roughly $500 million of that winding up as net income, according to... more
Facebook, with its one trillion monthly pageviews, has generated $1.6 billion in revenue through the first half of 2011, with roughly $500 million of that winding up as net income, according to... more
Facebook updates iPhone app with overhaul of privacy settings (again…)
Facebook has released version 3.5 of its iPhone app, which features an overhaul to its privacy settings mirroring the alterations done on its website. 3.5 lets users tag friends and places in... more
Facebook has released version 3.5 of its iPhone app, which features an overhaul to its privacy settings mirroring the alterations done on its website. 3.5 lets users tag friends and places in... more
Facebook gets 1,000,000,000,000 pageviews per month
I wonder how long it took the entire internet to reach one trillion pageviews when it started? Years, no doubt. But times have changed, and now a single website is receiving this many pageviews... more
I wonder how long it took the entire internet to reach one trillion pageviews when it started? Years, no doubt. But times have changed, and now a single website is receiving this many pageviews... more
Google+ adds games; Facebook adds new gaming features
Casual gaming is becoming a big business in the electronics and social media industries. Not one to be left behind, the new social network, Google+, just released a new feature that will allow... more
Casual gaming is becoming a big business in the electronics and social media industries. Not one to be left behind, the new social network, Google+, just released a new feature that will allow... more
Facebook launches Messenger, a mobile app that streamlines the world of instant messaging
Facebook today is launching Messenger, an Android and iOS app that "simplifies how messaging works." From Facebook's blog: Messenger is a separate app, so it only takes one click to get... more
Facebook today is launching Messenger, an Android and iOS app that "simplifies how messaging works." From Facebook's blog: Messenger is a separate app, so it only takes one click to get... more
Mark Zuckerberg named worst-dressed man in Silicon Valley (again), with Steve Jobs close behind
Mark Zuckerberg is famous—or should I say infamous—for his casual hoodie and t-shirt attire. So famous, or infamous, in fact, that he has earned his second "Worst-dressed" honour (or... more
Mark Zuckerberg is famous—or should I say infamous—for his casual hoodie and t-shirt attire. So famous, or infamous, in fact, that he has earned his second "Worst-dressed" honour (or... more
You can now announce and track your pregnancy on Facebook easier than ever before
It seems as though all the girls getting pregnant these days love keeping everyone up to date with their pregnancy, and Facebook is often the best way to go about this. Now Facebook has made it... more
It seems as though all the girls getting pregnant these days love keeping everyone up to date with their pregnancy, and Facebook is often the best way to go about this. Now Facebook has made it... more
The Winklevoss twins are 'assholes' – and former Harvard president Larry Summers would know
If The Social Network 2 came out, it would probably be called The Demise of the Winklevoss Twins. And Larry Summers would have quite the quote in it. The Winklevi, as Mark Zuckerberg's character... more
If The Social Network 2 came out, it would probably be called The Demise of the Winklevoss Twins. And Larry Summers would have quite the quote in it. The Winklevi, as Mark Zuckerberg's character... more
Do not talk about Google+ on Facebook or you will be punished
Ad's headline: "Add Michael to Google+." Ad's copy: "If you're lucky enough to have a Google+ account, add Michael Lee Johnson, Internet Geek, App Developer, Technological Virtuoso." Ad's photo:... more
Ad's headline: "Add Michael to Google+." Ad's copy: "If you're lucky enough to have a Google+ account, add Michael Lee Johnson, Internet Geek, App Developer, Technological Virtuoso." Ad's photo:... more
Can't we all just get along? Facebook blocks export tool, denying easy switchover to Google+
Facebook has explicitly stated that it does not fear Google+. That Google's latest social network effort simply validates Facebook, but does not threaten to replace it. This may be true, or it may... more
Facebook has explicitly stated that it does not fear Google+. That Google's latest social network effort simply validates Facebook, but does not threaten to replace it. This may be true, or it may... more
Call your friends from Facebook: social network launches video calling on the web
Facebook last week said they'd be launching "something awesome" today. Most expected an official iPad app. What they got is arguably a loot cooler. Mark Zuckerberg and his globally famous social... more
Facebook last week said they'd be launching "something awesome" today. Most expected an official iPad app. What they got is arguably a loot cooler. Mark Zuckerberg and his globally famous social... more
New speakers for GROW announced, including big names from HootSuite, Google, Facebook, and more
The roster of speakers for this year's second-annual GROW Conference in Vancouver is looking more and more impressive. Many interesting speakers were already lined up, from Beyond the Rack... more
The roster of speakers for this year's second-annual GROW Conference in Vancouver is looking more and more impressive. Many interesting speakers were already lined up, from Beyond the Rack... more
The 10 most popular Canadian brands on Facebook - combined - have less than half the fans of Justin Bieber
Canadian brands are flopping on Facebook. No matter which way you slice it, Canadian brands—and even foreign brands with separate Canadian pages—are underwhelming when it comes to... more
Canadian brands are flopping on Facebook. No matter which way you slice it, Canadian brands—and even foreign brands with separate Canadian pages—are underwhelming when it comes to... more
Facebook's Twist to the Changing App Ecosystem
I recently wrote about the changing ecosystem of native mobile apps to hybrid and eventually to HTML5 as the first major web standard upgrade in over a decade finally comes to fruition. ... more
I recently wrote about the changing ecosystem of native mobile apps to hybrid and eventually to HTML5 as the first major web standard upgrade in over a decade finally comes to fruition. ... more
Facebook isn't worth $100 billion, son. Here's four reasons why
Rumours are swirling rapidly in the news that Facebook is aiming for an $100-billion-valuation IPO sometime later this year or at the start of 2012. $100 billion? Really? Here's four reasons why... more
Rumours are swirling rapidly in the news that Facebook is aiming for an $100-billion-valuation IPO sometime later this year or at the start of 2012. $100 billion? Really? Here's four reasons why... more
More Canadian companies are permitting social networking on the job - as if they could stop us
Well, this was inevitable: more Canadian businesses than ever are allowing social networking to occur on company time. The finding is a result of a Robert Half Technology survey, which suggests... more
Well, this was inevitable: more Canadian businesses than ever are allowing social networking to occur on company time. The finding is a result of a Robert Half Technology survey, which suggests... more
Indulge in a self-obsessed Facebook time warp with Past Posts
Remember what you did on May 27, 2010? This is the question that headlines the website for Past Posts, a fun app that spits out emails documenting what you did one year ago. On Facebook. Sound... more
Remember what you did on May 27, 2010? This is the question that headlines the website for Past Posts, a fun app that spits out emails documenting what you did one year ago. On Facebook. Sound... more
Are Canadians the world's most extreme users of Facebook?
Inspired by a meeting with Alfredo Tan, Facebook's director for Canada, firm 6S Marketing crafted an infographic showing off the "mind blowing" statistics of Canadian Facebookers. In Canada, there... more
Inspired by a meeting with Alfredo Tan, Facebook's director for Canada, firm 6S Marketing crafted an infographic showing off the "mind blowing" statistics of Canadian Facebookers. In Canada, there... more
Is it finally, finally over? Winklevoss twins lose bid to reopen court case against Facebook
The dramatic-turned-interesting-turned-pathetic saga that the "Winklevi" have made us endure over the past couple of years looks to finally be over. In an embarrassingly futile attempt to squeeze... more
The dramatic-turned-interesting-turned-pathetic saga that the "Winklevi" have made us endure over the past couple of years looks to finally be over. In an embarrassingly futile attempt to squeeze... more
Tension between rivals rises as Facebook gets caught for smear campaigning Google
Akin to how Google was playing a little dirty trying to uncover similarities between its search engine and Microsoft's bing, Facebook has confessed to mud-slapping Google's Social Circle. A PR... more
Akin to how Google was playing a little dirty trying to uncover similarities between its search engine and Microsoft's bing, Facebook has confessed to mud-slapping Google's Social Circle. A PR... more
Has Facebook been fumbling your private and personal information again? Symantec says so
In spite of its tremendous success and popularity overall, Facebook's black mark—a tarnish that it has never managed to eradicate entirely—has been that of keeping its users' private... more
In spite of its tremendous success and popularity overall, Facebook's black mark—a tarnish that it has never managed to eradicate entirely—has been that of keeping its users' private... more
Facebook may be planning to buy Skype for four billion dollars
Inside sources have told Reuters that an acquisition of Skype by Facebook may be very possible. Skype, once bought by eBay but ultimately returned to its owners, is expected to launch an IPO this... more
Inside sources have told Reuters that an acquisition of Skype by Facebook may be very possible. Skype, once bought by eBay but ultimately returned to its owners, is expected to launch an IPO this... more
Facebook’s Social Design
Earlier this week I had the good fortune of attending the BlackBerry World conference in Orlando, Florida (disclosure: RIM is a client). I’m not going to go into all the details of the... more
Earlier this week I had the good fortune of attending the BlackBerry World conference in Orlando, Florida (disclosure: RIM is a client). I’m not going to go into all the details of the... more
Facebook adds suite of new safety features to protect its community
"Facebook" and "Safety" are two words akin to water and oil; they just don't seem to mix. But the social network has added a host of new safety features to help combat with stigma. First,... more
"Facebook" and "Safety" are two words akin to water and oil; they just don't seem to mix. But the social network has added a host of new safety features to help combat with stigma. First,... more
Waterloo's UME Interactive launches UME Golf, which marries Facebook and golf
Although golf's roots go back about 500 years and Facebook's less than 10, the participation sport and the social networking platform are well-matched partners for a new service called UME Golf.... more
Although golf's roots go back about 500 years and Facebook's less than 10, the participation sport and the social networking platform are well-matched partners for a new service called UME Golf.... more
Social Election Experiment: Will Facebook fans translate into votes in Canada's federal election?
It a question floating around the web this election season: what impact are social media numbers going to have on the voting ballots? The teams at Optimum PR and Dare Labs in Vancouver wanted to... more
It a question floating around the web this election season: what impact are social media numbers going to have on the voting ballots? The teams at Optimum PR and Dare Labs in Vancouver wanted to... more
Should you be Facebook friends with your boss?
This article was written by Douglas Idugboe and originally published on Smedio. Are you comfortable “friending” your boss on Facebook? What should you do if your boss sends you a... more
This article was written by Douglas Idugboe and originally published on Smedio. Are you comfortable “friending” your boss on Facebook? What should you do if your boss sends you a... more
The AntiSocial Media Election: As it turns out, politics and social media just aren't clicking
Social media and election campaigns, in theory, should be the best of friends. But something is amiss. According to a first-of-its-kind survey conducted by Ipsos Reid, political engagement via... more
Social media and election campaigns, in theory, should be the best of friends. But something is amiss. According to a first-of-its-kind survey conducted by Ipsos Reid, political engagement via... more
Bye-bye to the Winklevi: Olympians, pursuers of 'justice,' and utter fools
Tyler Winklevoss is starting to remind me of Charlie Sheen: cool once upon a time, then a fool who's funny to watch from a distance, and eventually, a guy you can no longer stand. We all know the... more
Tyler Winklevoss is starting to remind me of Charlie Sheen: cool once upon a time, then a fool who's funny to watch from a distance, and eventually, a guy you can no longer stand. We all know the... more
The Winklevi finally lose to Zuckerberg's Facebook in pointless court battle
If you need advice on how to shame yourself, just ask Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The six-foot-five Olympic athletes and members of Harvard University have officially lost the latest legal... more
If you need advice on how to shame yourself, just ask Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The six-foot-five Olympic athletes and members of Harvard University have officially lost the latest legal... more
Facebook vs. LinkedIn: The War for Personal and Professional Networking
This article was written by Douglas Idugboe and originally published on Smedio. Facebook is the world’s leading “personal” social network and it’s fast approaching the... more
This article was written by Douglas Idugboe and originally published on Smedio. Facebook is the world’s leading “personal” social network and it’s fast approaching the... more
Federal Election 2011: Who is winning the social media war? [Infographic]
There was a time, not very long ago, that social media didn't exist. And when it first came about, it didn't really seem like a platform appropriate for politics. But U.S. presidential candidate... more
There was a time, not very long ago, that social media didn't exist. And when it first came about, it didn't really seem like a platform appropriate for politics. But U.S. presidential candidate... more
Yahoo Canada's leader ditches company to work for Facebook
Yahoo, the internet pioneer turned semi-relevant web portal, has lost its Canadian vice president and country manager to the newer, trendier, booming social network Facebook. Matti Idema has left... more
Yahoo, the internet pioneer turned semi-relevant web portal, has lost its Canadian vice president and country manager to the newer, trendier, booming social network Facebook. Matti Idema has left... more
Telus transforms Optik TV platform into 'The next frontier of social networking'
Do you "Like" Optik TV? If so, now you'll love it. Telus has introduced a Facebook app on its Optik TV platform, allowing users to access all their Facebook features without leaving the... more
Do you "Like" Optik TV? If so, now you'll love it. Telus has introduced a Facebook app on its Optik TV platform, allowing users to access all their Facebook features without leaving the... more
Facebook becomes video rental outlet in U.S.
Facebook and Warner Bros. are testing out a new service for American Facebook users: for 30 Facebook Credits (around three dollars), you can rent a movie and watch it over Facebook. Once a rental... more
Facebook and Warner Bros. are testing out a new service for American Facebook users: for 30 Facebook Credits (around three dollars), you can rent a movie and watch it over Facebook. Once a rental... more
Facebook a factor in 20% of American divorces: study
Careless use of Facebook has ruined jobs, academic success and even insurance settlements. But now, Loyola University of Maywood, Illinois is reporting that Facebook is also becoming a factor in... more
Careless use of Facebook has ruined jobs, academic success and even insurance settlements. But now, Loyola University of Maywood, Illinois is reporting that Facebook is also becoming a factor in... more
The Facebook for Fetishes: How FetLife has created a no-holds-barred kinkster's heaven
Have you ever went to edit your Facebook profile and thought, "Why can I only have one relationship status at a time?" Or, "It sure sucks that I can't post pictures of myself scantily clad and... more
Have you ever went to edit your Facebook profile and thought, "Why can I only have one relationship status at a time?" Or, "It sure sucks that I can't post pictures of myself scantily clad and... more
Twitter says it's nowhere near an IPO - 'We are really just getting started'
The rumours have been churning with an ever increasing pace over the past couple of months, but Twitter insists it's not planning for an IPO. In fact, it's not even close to that stage. Twitter... more
The rumours have been churning with an ever increasing pace over the past couple of months, but Twitter insists it's not planning for an IPO. In fact, it's not even close to that stage. Twitter... more
Facebook senior director talks about leveraging communities and managing your identity
What kind of opportunities are out there for your company on Facebook? Facebook senior director, Alfredo Tan, wants to show you that the business opportunities on the world’s most popular... more
What kind of opportunities are out there for your company on Facebook? Facebook senior director, Alfredo Tan, wants to show you that the business opportunities on the world’s most popular... more
Tweet2O: Twitter is the new water, but Facebook is just in your face
There is an interesting contrast between the approaches of Twitter CEO Dick Costolo and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Well, there are actually many: Dick is older and balding, while Zuck is still... more
There is an interesting contrast between the approaches of Twitter CEO Dick Costolo and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Well, there are actually many: Dick is older and balding, while Zuck is still... more
Twitter in talks with Facebook and Google over acquisition prospect
Can you imagine if either social network giant Facebook or search titan and Android maker Google got ahold of Twitter? Apparently, it's a remote possibility. According to the Wall Street Journal,... more
Can you imagine if either social network giant Facebook or search titan and Android maker Google got ahold of Twitter? Apparently, it's a remote possibility. According to the Wall Street Journal,... more
Facebook Deals use location, location, location to find deals for users
Google isn’t the only Internet giant that’s jumping on the daily deal bandwagon; Facebook today announced the launch of Facebook Deals, which utilizes both the social network’s... more
Google isn’t the only Internet giant that’s jumping on the daily deal bandwagon; Facebook today announced the launch of Facebook Deals, which utilizes both the social network’s... more
Facebook improves security, money pile growth
Facebook is nipping two of its biggest problems in the bud today: user security, and not making enough money. Okay, so maybe only one of those is an actual problem; either way, both are being... more
Facebook is nipping two of its biggest problems in the bud today: user security, and not making enough money. Okay, so maybe only one of those is an actual problem; either way, both are being... more
They just can't let go: Winklevoss twins continue legal battles against Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook
How many Olympic athlete, Harvard University graduates with $65,000,000—on top of family wealth—in their pockets can find reason to complain? I can count two. Cameron and Tyler... more
How many Olympic athlete, Harvard University graduates with $65,000,000—on top of family wealth—in their pockets can find reason to complain? I can count two. Cameron and Tyler... more
It's official: Facebook gets more visits than Google... but not really
2010 has marked social network Facebook's surpassing of search engine Google in visits. Facebook.com earned 8.9 percent of American webpage visits from January to November 2010. Google.com earned... more
2010 has marked social network Facebook's surpassing of search engine Google in visits. Facebook.com earned 8.9 percent of American webpage visits from January to November 2010. Google.com earned... more
The Techvibes 2010 Advent Calendar: only two days left to win $8,000 in tech stuff!
As you're all well aware by now, we're giving away more than $8,000 in tech gadgets and accessories - from computers to tablets to smartphones - through our holiday themed giveaway... more
As you're all well aware by now, we're giving away more than $8,000 in tech gadgets and accessories - from computers to tablets to smartphones - through our holiday themed giveaway... more
Montréal's Bluestreak Technology breaks down 2010's five most important numbers
Dominique Jodoin, CEO of Montreal-based technology company Bluestreak Technology, has put together an executive commentary on what he feels are the five most important... more
Dominique Jodoin, CEO of Montreal-based technology company Bluestreak Technology, has put together an executive commentary on what he feels are the five most important... more
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is Person of the Year
Now this would make for an epic status update. Mark Zuckerberg, the 26-year-old CEO and founder and Facebook, is Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2010, a prestigous title awarded to those... more
Now this would make for an epic status update. Mark Zuckerberg, the 26-year-old CEO and founder and Facebook, is Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2010, a prestigous title awarded to those... more
Facebook's Hacker Cup pits engineers against each other in worldwide programming competition
In a world where the connotation of "hacking" is changing from an ominous negative to an encouraged positive. Hacking is a central part of Facebook's culture. Whether it's to build the next product... more
In a world where the connotation of "hacking" is changing from an ominous negative to an encouraged positive. Hacking is a central part of Facebook's culture. Whether it's to build the next product... more
Canada's top trends for Facebook in 2010
Facebook statuses vary so tremendously. 500 million people share their thoughts, opinions, quotes, memories, content - anything they want, when they want, where they want, and for the reasons they... more
Facebook statuses vary so tremendously. 500 million people share their thoughts, opinions, quotes, memories, content - anything they want, when they want, where they want, and for the reasons they... more
Google versus Facebook: Who will rule the internet?
Google is an internet titan - the clear choice for searching the web, the simplest way to buy ads, or earn money from others' ads, the best way to find directions and search the globe, the best way... more
Google is an internet titan - the clear choice for searching the web, the simplest way to buy ads, or earn money from others' ads, the best way to find directions and search the globe, the best way... more
Changes to your Facebook profile looks a lot like LinkedIn
When you login to your Facebook account on Monday you might notice some changes. And if you're an active LinkedIn user you may notice some similarities to that professional networking site.... more
When you login to your Facebook account on Monday you might notice some changes. And if you're an active LinkedIn user you may notice some similarities to that professional networking site.... more
Canada's premier digital media conference ends with momentum: #nextMEDIA
On the second day of the 2010 nextMEDIA conference, produced by Achilles Media there was something for everyone - from the digital practitioner to the content producer, conference sessions were... more
On the second day of the 2010 nextMEDIA conference, produced by Achilles Media there was something for everyone - from the digital practitioner to the content producer, conference sessions were... more
Facebook makes users more social in real life: Study
The results of a new study suggest that Facebook may actually enhance real-life social experiences, contrary to the popular belief that Facebook triggers the disintegration of face-to-face... more
The results of a new study suggest that Facebook may actually enhance real-life social experiences, contrary to the popular belief that Facebook triggers the disintegration of face-to-face... more
Last thing before sleeping and first thing upon waking: Social media use borderlines addiction in Canada
A staggering three quarters of Canadians who use social media confessed in a recent survey that the last thing they do at night, and the first thing they do in the morning, is use an electronic... more
A staggering three quarters of Canadians who use social media confessed in a recent survey that the last thing they do at night, and the first thing they do in the morning, is use an electronic... more
Making history: Porsche to engrave the names of 1,000,000 Facebook fans on one of its cars
In perhaps one of the most interesting lures for Facebook users to become fans of a brand or product, luxury sportscar maker Porsche is celebrating the one million fan milestone by declaring that... more
In perhaps one of the most interesting lures for Facebook users to become fans of a brand or product, luxury sportscar maker Porsche is celebrating the one million fan milestone by declaring that... more
Two words Facebook wants to own (more to come)
Like it or not (ahem), Facebook wants more than your data. They want to own what you say: your words. More speciafically, "like" and "face". You're probably familiar with the "Like"... more
Like it or not (ahem), Facebook wants more than your data. They want to own what you say: your words. More speciafically, "like" and "face". You're probably familiar with the "Like"... more
Comic book about Facebook is launching – and there may be an animated movie based on it too
A comic book about Mark Zuckerberg and his social network, Facebook, is perhaps a little odd. But how about a movie based on the comic book—an animated one, no less. Indeed, Bluewater... more
A comic book about Mark Zuckerberg and his social network, Facebook, is perhaps a little odd. But how about a movie based on the comic book—an animated one, no less. Indeed, Bluewater... more
It's Complicated: Seventeen examines how teenagers go through entire relationships on Facebook
Man, kids these days. I used to think I was “current” and “with it” when I got dumped over MSN Messenger. The times, though, they are a-changin’, and research by... more
Man, kids these days. I used to think I was “current” and “with it” when I got dumped over MSN Messenger. The times, though, they are a-changin’, and research by... more
Mark Zuckerberg predicts a new world 'rethought and designed around people'
Hate him or love him, you can't deny that Mark Zuckerberg is passionate about his beliefs. The still-young Facebook CEO is open about being open, and never shies away from sharing his vision for... more
Hate him or love him, you can't deny that Mark Zuckerberg is passionate about his beliefs. The still-young Facebook CEO is open about being open, and never shies away from sharing his vision for... more
Facebook's email service aims to achieve Seamless Messaging
We reported today that Facebook is getting into the email game, and soon anyone will be able to register for and receive an @facebook.com email address. It seems like the Facebook emails are... more
We reported today that Facebook is getting into the email game, and soon anyone will be able to register for and receive an @facebook.com email address. It seems like the Facebook emails are... more
Rumours turn out true: Facebook emails are real and rolling out
Rumours stirring over recent weeks boiled into reality today when Facebook did indeed unveil its email system at the invite-only San Fran press event. USA Today reports, "The social networking... more
Rumours stirring over recent weeks boiled into reality today when Facebook did indeed unveil its email system at the invite-only San Fran press event. USA Today reports, "The social networking... more
Is Facebook going to launch its own email system on Monday?
Rumours are swirling about a Facebook email system readying to launch. Spearheaded by TechCrunch, it's expected that Facebook has serious plans to launch an email system, such as Hotmail or Gmail,... more
Rumours are swirling about a Facebook email system readying to launch. Spearheaded by TechCrunch, it's expected that Facebook has serious plans to launch an email system, such as Hotmail or Gmail,... more
Shut The F#@% Up, Parents: 10 crazy examples of parental stupidity on Facebook
Editor's Note: Many links are now broken since the website relaunched. Ever had your news feed infested by the gory, leave-no-stone-unturned details of a chaotic childbirth? How about photos of... more
Editor's Note: Many links are now broken since the website relaunched. Ever had your news feed infested by the gory, leave-no-stone-unturned details of a chaotic childbirth? How about photos of... more
Facebook Places now available for Blackberrys
Integrating with Blackberry GPS and Maps app technology, Facebook's Places app is now available for Research in Motion's line of smartphones. It's available in the BlackBerry App World. The app is... more
Integrating with Blackberry GPS and Maps app technology, Facebook's Places app is now available for Research in Motion's line of smartphones. It's available in the BlackBerry App World. The app is... more
New web browser aims to stand out with deep social networking integration
The web browser market is already crowded with popular choices such as Google Chrome, Apple Safari, and Mozilla Firefox (oh, and that Internet Explorer thing by Microsoft or whatever). But a new... more
The web browser market is already crowded with popular choices such as Google Chrome, Apple Safari, and Mozilla Firefox (oh, and that Internet Explorer thing by Microsoft or whatever). But a new... more
Facebook's API May Expose Private Status Updates
Facebook users who rely on the social network site's ability to make status updates visible only to certain people may find their posts exposed publicly. Technology expert Tod Maffin discovered... more
Facebook users who rely on the social network site's ability to make status updates visible only to certain people may find their posts exposed publicly. Technology expert Tod Maffin discovered... more
Canadian Privacy Commissioner and Facebook to attend Ottawa Privacy Conference
Major players from both government and from industry will be attending the inaugural Privacy & Information Security Congress 2010 in Ottawa on November 15th and 16th. The Congress, hosted by... more
Major players from both government and from industry will be attending the inaugural Privacy & Information Security Congress 2010 in Ottawa on November 15th and 16th. The Congress, hosted by... more
Facebook aims to 'make mobile more social,' launches new mobile features
"200 million people around the world are now actively using Facebook from a phone, more than triple the number just one year ago," Facebook's Erick Tseng said in an company official blog post.... more
"200 million people around the world are now actively using Facebook from a phone, more than triple the number just one year ago," Facebook's Erick Tseng said in an company official blog post.... more
Some people never learn: B.C. workers fired after dissing employers on Facebook
In Pitt Meadows, a small town on the outskirts of the greater Vancouver area, two car detailers were fired for posting homophobic slurs and threats online against their bosses—who were, in an... more
In Pitt Meadows, a small town on the outskirts of the greater Vancouver area, two car detailers were fired for posting homophobic slurs and threats online against their bosses—who were, in an... more
Facebook research predicts the best, or worst, time of the year for break ups
Worried if your significant other might kick you to the curb? Maybe instead of reading emotions, you should try reading a calendar instead. At a TED conference in Oxford, England, British... more
Worried if your significant other might kick you to the curb? Maybe instead of reading emotions, you should try reading a calendar instead. At a TED conference in Oxford, England, British... more
With Christmas on the horizon, Facebook stocks Credits gift cards in Canadian Walmarts and Best Buys
What more could you want for Christmas this year than a $25 gift certificate for Facebook Credits? As if we needed another gift card and/or online currency, Canadians can now pick up $10 and $25... more
What more could you want for Christmas this year than a $25 gift certificate for Facebook Credits? As if we needed another gift card and/or online currency, Canadians can now pick up $10 and $25... more
How well does Facebook know their users? Sometimes, not very well
The central premise of advertising on Facebook is well-known: users group themselves together based on their locations, tastes, jobs, passions, schools, and really just about anything else,... more
The central premise of advertising on Facebook is well-known: users group themselves together based on their locations, tastes, jobs, passions, schools, and really just about anything else,... more
Your Facebook can be hacked by any average joe sitting next to you with free Firesheep plugin
Will you be the next victim of Firesheep? Following our Hacker's Story on just how easy it can be to gain access to users' private data, many readers noted Firesheep—a Mozille Firefox... more
Will you be the next victim of Firesheep? Following our Hacker's Story on just how easy it can be to gain access to users' private data, many readers noted Firesheep—a Mozille Firefox... more
Study: Facebook outing gay users to advertisers
Here’s a scary thought for anyone who values their privacy. A study by Microsoft and Germany’s Max Planck Institute shows that Facebook has been letting advertisers know the sexual... more
Here’s a scary thought for anyone who values their privacy. A study by Microsoft and Germany’s Max Planck Institute shows that Facebook has been letting advertisers know the sexual... more
News in Short: Digg loses and slashes staff (big time); Facebook/Groupon/Zynga investor readies for IPO
Mail.ru readies for big IPO Mail.ru Group is a Russia-based company that has a 2.4 percent stake in Facebook ($30B+ valuation), 1.5 percent in Zynga ($100M+ annual revenue), and 5 percent in... more
Mail.ru readies for big IPO Mail.ru Group is a Russia-based company that has a 2.4 percent stake in Facebook ($30B+ valuation), 1.5 percent in Zynga ($100M+ annual revenue), and 5 percent in... more
Mark Zuckerberg says The Social Network is an inaccurate portrayal, but the Winklevoss twins disagree
Mark Zuckerberg and the "Winklevi," as his actor calls them in hollywood flick The Social Network, shared very different opinions in the movie. And so it seems that they also share different... more
Mark Zuckerberg and the "Winklevi," as his actor calls them in hollywood flick The Social Network, shared very different opinions in the movie. And so it seems that they also share different... more
Naheed Nenshi elected mayor of Facebook, er, Calgary
Monday saw the election of a new mayor in Calgary, and Naheed Nenshi’s victory certainly is deserving of the term “underdog victory.” Running in Canada’s most... more
Monday saw the election of a new mayor in Calgary, and Naheed Nenshi’s victory certainly is deserving of the term “underdog victory.” Running in Canada’s most... more
Privacy breach though apps: This is why I never download apps on Facebook
I don't play FarmVille. Or FrontierVille. I don't play any games on Facebook. In fact, I don't use any apps on Facebook at all. I'm glad I don't, because the WSJ reported recently that even with... more
I don't play FarmVille. Or FrontierVille. I don't play any games on Facebook. In fact, I don't use any apps on Facebook at all. I'm glad I don't, because the WSJ reported recently that even with... more
Toronto welcome's back Facebook Developer Garage
Not since February 2009 has there been such high anticipation for Facebook Developer Garage in Toronto. Why? Because it has been that long since the last event. On Thursday October... more
Not since February 2009 has there been such high anticipation for Facebook Developer Garage in Toronto. Why? Because it has been that long since the last event. On Thursday October... more
Bing and Facebook team up to make social searching a reality
Microsoft’s Bing search engine users are now getting some help from friends — that is, their Facebook friends. Starting Wednesday, Bing will tie into users’ Facebook profiles in... more
Microsoft’s Bing search engine users are now getting some help from friends — that is, their Facebook friends. Starting Wednesday, Bing will tie into users’ Facebook profiles in... more
Criticism of professors online gets OK from Alberta judge
Got a beef about a prof at your university? Vent away, says an Alberta judge. Justice Jo'Anne Strekaf of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta ruled that two students, twin brothers Keith and... more
Got a beef about a prof at your university? Vent away, says an Alberta judge. Justice Jo'Anne Strekaf of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta ruled that two students, twin brothers Keith and... more
Facebook Developer Garage returns to Vancouver
In October of 2007, Techvibes sponsored Vancouver’s first Facebook Developer Garage where Backstage Technologies' Russell Ovans and SuperRewards' Jason Bailey were among the presenters.... more
In October of 2007, Techvibes sponsored Vancouver’s first Facebook Developer Garage where Backstage Technologies' Russell Ovans and SuperRewards' Jason Bailey were among the presenters.... more
Facebook adds new security features including remote logouts, one-use mobile passwords, and more
Today, roll-out begins for a slew of new Facebook features, all of which revolve around the security of users' accounts. Remote logouts. It's nothing new - Google and others have had it for a... more
Today, roll-out begins for a slew of new Facebook features, all of which revolve around the security of users' accounts. Remote logouts. It's nothing new - Google and others have had it for a... more
Ontario boosts its Amber Alert program. How? A Facebook page.
Ontario's Amber Alert program has created a Facebook page to expand its reach to find missing children. Quoth The Globe and Mail: The page will broadcast Amber Alerts issued in... more
Ontario's Amber Alert program has created a Facebook page to expand its reach to find missing children. Quoth The Globe and Mail: The page will broadcast Amber Alerts issued in... more
Five fascinating follow-up facts to Facebook film
Hollywood flick The Social Network ranked #1 last weekend, pulling in $23 million (roughly half its budget) in its opening three days. It deserves that and more, as it is a legitimately good... more
Hollywood flick The Social Network ranked #1 last weekend, pulling in $23 million (roughly half its budget) in its opening three days. It deserves that and more, as it is a legitimately good... more
Facebook Canada and Ontario Police team up to help locate abducted kids
Earlier this afternoon it was announced that the province of Ontario, through the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, had teamed up... more
Earlier this afternoon it was announced that the province of Ontario, through the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, had teamed up... more
How Mark Zuckerberg has returned Facebook to its most raw origins through new Groups feature
Since its inception in February of 2004, Facebook has grown from an exclusive Harvard club, to a many-universities club, to a worldwide social network with arms extending to even the farthest... more
Since its inception in February of 2004, Facebook has grown from an exclusive Harvard club, to a many-universities club, to a worldwide social network with arms extending to even the farthest... more
Live Q and A from Mark Zuckerberg and his Facebook team on today's new feature launches
Here is a paraphrased Q & A frm today's live Palo Alto event written in real-time. Most answers are by CEO Mark Zuckerberg with a few other team members supplementing. Out of the loop? View... more
Here is a paraphrased Q & A frm today's live Palo Alto event written in real-time. Most answers are by CEO Mark Zuckerberg with a few other team members supplementing. Out of the loop? View... more
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces more new features: Friend Groups and Group Chat
At an invitation-only press event in Palo Alto today, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making a few announcements. First up was "Download Your Information." Second was the Apps Dashboard. The... more
At an invitation-only press event in Palo Alto today, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making a few announcements. First up was "Download Your Information." Second was the Apps Dashboard. The... more
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces new 'Apps Dashboard' feature
At an invitation-only press event in Palo Alto today, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making a few announcements. First up was "Download Your Information." Secondly, the Apps Dashboard. This new... more
At an invitation-only press event in Palo Alto today, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making a few announcements. First up was "Download Your Information." Secondly, the Apps Dashboard. This new... more
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces new 'Download your Information' feature
At an invitation-only press event in Palo Alto today, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making a few announcements. First up is "Download Your Information," a new Facebook feature that allows you... more
At an invitation-only press event in Palo Alto today, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making a few announcements. First up is "Download Your Information," a new Facebook feature that allows you... more
Quebec spammer must pay $873 million US fine: judge
A Quebec man, Adam Guerbuez [pictured], received more than a slap on the wrist for sending over four million spam messages over Facebook in 2008. He’s on the hook for $873 million US after a... more
A Quebec man, Adam Guerbuez [pictured], received more than a slap on the wrist for sending over four million spam messages over Facebook in 2008. He’s on the hook for $873 million US after a... more
Movie Review: The world’s first movie based on Facebook isn’t about Facebook. And that may be why it’s so damn good.
Sitting inside the musky lounge of The Thirsty Scholar, located on-campus of the prestigious Harvard University, Mark Zuckerberg (Jessie Eisenberg) engages in conversation with his girlfriend,... more
Sitting inside the musky lounge of The Thirsty Scholar, located on-campus of the prestigious Harvard University, Mark Zuckerberg (Jessie Eisenberg) engages in conversation with his girlfriend,... more
Before Facebook, there was Facemash. Now, the storied domain is for sale on Flippa
Set up by Mark Zuckerberg in his Harvard University dorm in 2003, Facemash.com has been a ghost-domain since its short-lived on-campus popularity seven years ago. The domain's short but eventful... more
Set up by Mark Zuckerberg in his Harvard University dorm in 2003, Facemash.com has been a ghost-domain since its short-lived on-campus popularity seven years ago. The domain's short but eventful... more
Facebook upgrades site with high-res photos, streamlined photo viewing, and bulk tagging
Facebook announced today some upgrades worth a mention: first, the ability to share high-resolution photos. Second, to browse photos in a streamlined manner that doesn't require separate page loads... more
Facebook announced today some upgrades worth a mention: first, the ability to share high-resolution photos. Second, to browse photos in a streamlined manner that doesn't require separate page loads... more
News in Short: Mobile web traffic explodes, Facebook now second-largest video site
Facebook eclipses Yahoo as second-largest video site Google-owned YouTube remains, of course, the most popular video sharing site in the U.S., but Facebook is now the second most popular place to... more
Facebook eclipses Yahoo as second-largest video site Google-owned YouTube remains, of course, the most popular video sharing site in the U.S., but Facebook is now the second most popular place to... more
Just when you thought Facebook couldn't get any bigger... it does
The half-billion users that make up what is the world's largest social network are a part of something that has not nearly reached its peak. As Facebook collaborates with INQ on what will likely... more
The half-billion users that make up what is the world's largest social network are a part of something that has not nearly reached its peak. As Facebook collaborates with INQ on what will likely... more
News in Short: Facebook ponders IPO in 2012, Google predicts future of online advertising
Facebook to consider IPO "after late 2012" A board member of the world's largest social networking site has revealed that Facebook will consider an IPO—but not for at least a couple of... more
Facebook to consider IPO "after late 2012" A board member of the world's largest social networking site has revealed that Facebook will consider an IPO—but not for at least a couple of... more
News in Short: Feeling competitive heat, Dell announces tablet launch; Skype and Facebook to collab?
Feeling competitive heat, Dell announces tablet launch Dell Inc. will launch a 7-inch tablet within a month or two and a 10-inch tablet within a year, officials confirm. Dell may be rushing... more
Feeling competitive heat, Dell announces tablet launch Dell Inc. will launch a 7-inch tablet within a month or two and a 10-inch tablet within a year, officials confirm. Dell may be rushing... more
Twitter topples MySpace as third-most popular social networking site. (What took so long?)
Finally, MySpace is knocked down a notch. The former heavyweight social networking champion, who fell hard from glory in the wake of Facebook and others, has been bumped from third to fourth place... more
Finally, MySpace is knocked down a notch. The former heavyweight social networking champion, who fell hard from glory in the wake of Facebook and others, has been bumped from third to fourth place... more
News in Short: 'The Social Network' gets very good reviews, Facebook unveils Page Browser
'The Social Network' gets very good reviews In the first feature-length Hollywood dedication to a social media website, The Social Network is due for public release October 1st. Those who have... more
'The Social Network' gets very good reviews In the first feature-length Hollywood dedication to a social media website, The Social Network is due for public release October 1st. Those who have... more
Why is I-love-openness Mark Zuckerberg acting all Steve Jobs on us over mobile phone rumours?
Apple: There is no phone. Apple, later: Ok, here's a sweet new phone. Buy it. Apple: There is no tablet. Apple, later: Ok, here's a magical and revolutionary tablet. Buy it. Apple: There is no... more
Apple: There is no phone. Apple, later: Ok, here's a sweet new phone. Buy it. Apple: There is no tablet. Apple, later: Ok, here's a magical and revolutionary tablet. Buy it. Apple: There is no... more
Facebook's partner for rumoured mobile phones is the social media-savvy INQ
There have been many rumours stirring over the past few days involving the words "Facebook" and "phone." It is indeed difficult to sift through the rumours to extract the facts, but at this point... more
There have been many rumours stirring over the past few days involving the words "Facebook" and "phone." It is indeed difficult to sift through the rumours to extract the facts, but at this point... more
News in Short: Google gets social with Fall release of Google Me; OnStar integrates social media
Google Me forthcoming Google CEO, Eric Schmidt has stated that Google Me will arrive this fall, but it won't necessarily be a separate feature—it will happen through a “social... more
Google Me forthcoming Google CEO, Eric Schmidt has stated that Google Me will arrive this fall, but it won't necessarily be a separate feature—it will happen through a “social... more
News in Short: Google looks to innovate display and video ads; Facebook revamps 'like' button (again...)
Google looks to innovate display and video ads In an official blog post, Google announced that it's simplifying its display advertising process in a post on the Official Google Blog. Google... more
Google looks to innovate display and video ads In an official blog post, Google announced that it's simplifying its display advertising process in a post on the Official Google Blog. Google... more
Future of Media short on future insights
Last night Digital Journal hosted an evening discussion called Future of Media in Toronto's Drake Hotel. The participating panel included Mark Evans, Elmer Sotto from Facebook Canada, Anjali... more
Last night Digital Journal hosted an evening discussion called Future of Media in Toronto's Drake Hotel. The participating panel included Mark Evans, Elmer Sotto from Facebook Canada, Anjali... more
University takes Facebook Places to next level with giant wooden sculptures on campus
It's fun to check in with Facebook Places, but sometimes you can forget. Not at the University of Kentucky. The social-media savvy post-secondary institution has complemented its campus-wide free... more
It's fun to check in with Facebook Places, but sometimes you can forget. Not at the University of Kentucky. The social-media savvy post-secondary institution has complemented its campus-wide free... more
Sigh, what's new: a Facebook status update screws over yet another hapless user – booted from jury by judge
A U.S. woman was removed from a jury for commenting about the ongoing case on Facebook. Moreover, she was ordered to write a five-page essay about the constitutional right to a fair... more
A U.S. woman was removed from a jury for commenting about the ongoing case on Facebook. Moreover, she was ordered to write a five-page essay about the constitutional right to a fair... more
New poll shows Canadians cautious about using Facebook
According to a recent survey by Delvina for ITBusiness.ca, most Canadians describe themselves as cautious users of Facebook especially when considering their privacy. They have also adjusted... more
According to a recent survey by Delvina for ITBusiness.ca, most Canadians describe themselves as cautious users of Facebook especially when considering their privacy. They have also adjusted... more
PayPal makes it easier for charities to raise funds via iPhone and Facebook
One industry that desperately needs to take advantage of social media and new technology is the charity and non-profit sector. So it comes as a welcome announcement that PayPal has taken... more
One industry that desperately needs to take advantage of social media and new technology is the charity and non-profit sector. So it comes as a welcome announcement that PayPal has taken... more
Facebook on the verge of going to federal court over PIPEDA's 2009 complaint on privacy
In July of 2009, privacy commissioner Jennifer Stoddart reached a deal with Facebook after it felt the heat from Canada complaining about its poor privacy policies. The deal gave the social... more
In July of 2009, privacy commissioner Jennifer Stoddart reached a deal with Facebook after it felt the heat from Canada complaining about its poor privacy policies. The deal gave the social... more
News in Short: Transcon launches retail service Dealstreet.ca, Facebook breaks $1B in advertiser spending
Transcon launches retail service Dealstreet.ca Transcontinental announced this week the official launch of dealstreet.ca. Dealstreet is a new online flyer portal that delivers customized retail... more
Transcon launches retail service Dealstreet.ca Transcontinental announced this week the official launch of dealstreet.ca. Dealstreet is a new online flyer portal that delivers customized retail... more
Carol Zara talks to Techvibes about Facebook, online privacy and more
Canada's most famous geek girl, Carol Zara recently had her Facebook profile deleted by Facebook. If you're not yet familiar with Carol here's a little bio: Carol Zara has a background in... more
Canada's most famous geek girl, Carol Zara recently had her Facebook profile deleted by Facebook. If you're not yet familiar with Carol here's a little bio: Carol Zara has a background in... more
Canada's Internet beauty queen banned from Facebook
Carol Zara is Canada's online beauty queen. Carol has become popular online by posting sexy photographs of herself as well as provocative cartoons. Most recently Carol posed nude with... more
Carol Zara is Canada's online beauty queen. Carol has become popular online by posting sexy photographs of herself as well as provocative cartoons. Most recently Carol posed nude with... more
News in Short: Google acquires social currency company Jambool, Facebook removes application boxes
Google acquires social currency company Jambool Google has acquired Jambool, the company behind a virtual currency called Social Gold. Jambool made the announcement in an open... more
Google acquires social currency company Jambool Google has acquired Jambool, the company behind a virtual currency called Social Gold. Jambool made the announcement in an open... more
Facebook Temporarily Blocks all Ow.ly URL Shortener Links
The Inside Facebook blog reported earlier today that the social networking site temporarily blocked URLs shortened with the ow.ly domain developed by Vancouver's HootSuite. According to Inside... more
The Inside Facebook blog reported earlier today that the social networking site temporarily blocked URLs shortened with the ow.ly domain developed by Vancouver's HootSuite. According to Inside... more
Can foreign country's authoritarian governments truly stop RIM and others from penetrating their markets?
Strict foreign policies linger like a heavy, shadowy fog over Research in Motion's ability to penetrate overseas markets. Security concerns and regulations cited by various foreign government such... more
Strict foreign policies linger like a heavy, shadowy fog over Research in Motion's ability to penetrate overseas markets. Security concerns and regulations cited by various foreign government such... more
Exclusive Interview: Vancouver's FundRazr raises the bar with monumental PayPal and Facebook collaboration
As the world makes a dramatic shift from cash and cheques to punching in 16-digit Visa numbers online, one internet company has benefitted immensely from this trend. PayPal, the world's premier... more
As the world makes a dramatic shift from cash and cheques to punching in 16-digit Visa numbers online, one internet company has benefitted immensely from this trend. PayPal, the world's premier... more
Research suggests modern email marketing is less marketing, more promotion of social media outlets
These days, email marketing ought to be called "email click-these-socia-media-links!" StrongMail is a comprehensive, reputable provider of email and social media marketing solutions, and conducted... more
These days, email marketing ought to be called "email click-these-socia-media-links!" StrongMail is a comprehensive, reputable provider of email and social media marketing solutions, and conducted... more
What is Facebook? A cool fad, a problematic FAD, or a fundamental Internet utility? 3 theories inspected
Many people hate Facebook. Many people use Facebook. This is normal. But, what isn't, perhaps, is the massive overlap between these two categories—a strangely high amount of people who hate... more
Many people hate Facebook. Many people use Facebook. This is normal. But, what isn't, perhaps, is the massive overlap between these two categories—a strangely high amount of people who hate... more
Half of Canada suing Facebook
It's no secret that when you get big people will look to chop you down. At Techvibes we recently highlighted Facebook's 500 million population as well as the number of Canadians using... more
It's no secret that when you get big people will look to chop you down. At Techvibes we recently highlighted Facebook's 500 million population as well as the number of Canadians using... more
15 million reasons Facebook loves Canada
We recently reported (as did everyone else) that Facebook has more than 500 million subscribers. Where does Canada rank? As close to the top without actually being on the top. With... more
We recently reported (as did everyone else) that Facebook has more than 500 million subscribers. Where does Canada rank? As close to the top without actually being on the top. With... more
Vancouver's Rebus Creative tests social media marketing waters through BC Book Prizes auction fundraiser
For the first time, Rebus Creative, a Vancouver-based firm specializing in event management, publicity services, and fundraising, is bringing social media marketing into the picture for its... more
For the first time, Rebus Creative, a Vancouver-based firm specializing in event management, publicity services, and fundraising, is bringing social media marketing into the picture for its... more
Facebook hits 500 million milestone
Early this afternoon Mark Zuckerburg posted a blog on Facebook announcing that their wildly popular social networking site (hint of sarcasm) has hit 500 million users. As of this morning,... more
Early this afternoon Mark Zuckerburg posted a blog on Facebook announcing that their wildly popular social networking site (hint of sarcasm) has hit 500 million users. As of this morning,... more
News in Short: Twitter use reached new heights during World Cup, Facebook struggles with users' deaths
World Cup delivers largest-ever period of sustained Twittering In post on the Twitter blog, employee Matt Graves said that the final match of the World Cup “represented... more
World Cup delivers largest-ever period of sustained Twittering In post on the Twitter blog, employee Matt Graves said that the final match of the World Cup “represented... more
Another Reason To Worry About Facebook Privacy: Alimony
The negative consequences of posting too much private information on social networks are pretty well known, from identity thieves stealing your info to burglars invading your home after you post... more
The negative consequences of posting too much private information on social networks are pretty well known, from identity thieves stealing your info to burglars invading your home after you post... more
News in Short: Quantivo partners with Semphonic, web designer sues for majority ownership of Facebook
Quantivo and Semphonic collaborate Quantivo, a leader in behavioral analytics, has partnered with Semphonic, the world’s largest independent web analytics consultancy, to deliver the... more
Quantivo and Semphonic collaborate Quantivo, a leader in behavioral analytics, has partnered with Semphonic, the world’s largest independent web analytics consultancy, to deliver the... more
News in Short: Canadians don't like e-bills, Facebook CEO aims for 1 billion users
Canadians prefer to read bills on paper, pay online Canadians appear to be comfortable with paying bills online, but still prefer to read the financial statements of those bills in good old... more
Canadians prefer to read bills on paper, pay online Canadians appear to be comfortable with paying bills online, but still prefer to read the financial statements of those bills in good old... more
An Ultimate List: 10 prime examples of social media gone horribly, horribly wrong
Viral videos, self-destructive Facebook feeds, and the disrespecting of dead children. It's here, it's terrible, and it's true. Social media is a great tool to wield—but just like a hammer... more
Viral videos, self-destructive Facebook feeds, and the disrespecting of dead children. It's here, it's terrible, and it's true. Social media is a great tool to wield—but just like a hammer... more
News in Short: Facebook closes its virtual gift shop, Gmail adds rich text and improved signatures
Facebook closes its virtual gift shop Beginning August 1st, you will no longer be able to waste your real money on a shaped mass of meaningless pixels. The social networking site will be shutting... more
Facebook closes its virtual gift shop Beginning August 1st, you will no longer be able to waste your real money on a shaped mass of meaningless pixels. The social networking site will be shutting... more
Toronto's Merchant Law Group looks to sue the pants off Facebook
Toronto-based law firm Merchant Law Group has its litigation crosshair aimed at social networking giant Facebook. The law firm, which has offices in 10 Canadian cities, launched litigation... more
Toronto-based law firm Merchant Law Group has its litigation crosshair aimed at social networking giant Facebook. The law firm, which has offices in 10 Canadian cities, launched litigation... more
What's a Facebook fan worth? Syncapse determines true value of Facebook followers
Would you estimate your Facebook fans are worth $240 million to your company? Probably not, and they probably aren't. But it appears to be the case for Research in Motion—that's the... more
Would you estimate your Facebook fans are worth $240 million to your company? Probably not, and they probably aren't. But it appears to be the case for Research in Motion—that's the... more
Facebook Law: Beyond Privacy
Suzie Dingwall Williams is a Techvibes Guest Contributor and this post was published yesterday on Venture Law Lines. There is a thin line between keeping a trade secret, well, secret and... more
Suzie Dingwall Williams is a Techvibes Guest Contributor and this post was published yesterday on Venture Law Lines. There is a thin line between keeping a trade secret, well, secret and... more
News in Short: Canadians comfortable but cautious with social media, email decreasing in popularity
Canadians are comfortable but cautious with social media The 2010 Digital Influence Index was released in Canada last week by Fleishman-Hillard and Harris Interactive. The study, which measures... more
Canadians are comfortable but cautious with social media The 2010 Digital Influence Index was released in Canada last week by Fleishman-Hillard and Harris Interactive. The study, which measures... more
News in Short: Flattr sparks debate over content compensation, Twitter users tighter-knit than Facebook users
Flattr fuels fights Flattr, the latest business dropping vowels for the sake of trendiness, is getting mixed reviews - and it's still in closed beta. The concept of Flattr is that content... more
Flattr fuels fights Flattr, the latest business dropping vowels for the sake of trendiness, is getting mixed reviews - and it's still in closed beta. The concept of Flattr is that content... more
News in Short: E-Books take longer to read, Facebook to recognize faces in photos
Study claims e-books slows pace of reading Web-usability mastermind Jakob Nielsen of Nielsen Norman Group conducted a study that pitted the Kindle 2 and iPad against print. The... more
Study claims e-books slows pace of reading Web-usability mastermind Jakob Nielsen of Nielsen Norman Group conducted a study that pitted the Kindle 2 and iPad against print. The... more
BC's Victoria makes Social Media Day official
UPDATE: Today is the day, folks! Happy Social Media Day to everyone! Wednesday, June 30th: Social Media Day. On this day, Twitterati, Facebookers, those of LinkedIn, Bebo, and more, will... more
UPDATE: Today is the day, folks! Happy Social Media Day to everyone! Wednesday, June 30th: Social Media Day. On this day, Twitterati, Facebookers, those of LinkedIn, Bebo, and more, will... more
Google Docs gets boost, but Google Chrome OS takes hit
Google Docs receives enhancement Google has announced the release of a mobile viewer for their Google Docs, compatible with Android, iPhone, and iPad users. According to Mashable, the mobile... more
Google Docs receives enhancement Google has announced the release of a mobile viewer for their Google Docs, compatible with Android, iPhone, and iPad users. According to Mashable, the mobile... more
Facebook looks to the White House to solve its privacy problems
Facebook seems to be taking privacy concerns a little more seriously now. The social networking giant's latest move looks to beef up their currently porous privacy settings. The company has hired... more
Facebook seems to be taking privacy concerns a little more seriously now. The social networking giant's latest move looks to beef up their currently porous privacy settings. The company has hired... more
Facebook fuses with Twitter: Social media integration of the year
Twitter has made official announcements regarding its Facebook and LinkedIn applications. They're bringing in additional functionality and a new level of integration. The Twitter, which is... more
Twitter has made official announcements regarding its Facebook and LinkedIn applications. They're bringing in additional functionality and a new level of integration. The Twitter, which is... more
How does your Facebook friends list stack up against others?
Are your friends better than your friends' friends? Perhaps that question is confusing, but if you enjoy Internet competitions that pit friend networks against friend networks, SAP has an app for... more
Are your friends better than your friends' friends? Perhaps that question is confusing, but if you enjoy Internet competitions that pit friend networks against friend networks, SAP has an app for... more
LPV9 pre-coverage: An interview with Daryl Hatton of FundRazr
This is the fourth post in a series dedicated to covering the entries at Launch Party Vancouver 9. Today, I talk with Daryl Hatton, CEO of ConnectionPoint/FundRazr. For those who are not... more
This is the fourth post in a series dedicated to covering the entries at Launch Party Vancouver 9. Today, I talk with Daryl Hatton, CEO of ConnectionPoint/FundRazr. For those who are not... more
Social networking online: Where to go, and where not to waste your time (Part 2: The Worst)
Networking has mattered since the dawn of business. Nobody's going to deny that. But never has there been such ample opportunity to network as now, with so many high-tech social networks rampant... more
Networking has mattered since the dawn of business. Nobody's going to deny that. But never has there been such ample opportunity to network as now, with so many high-tech social networks rampant... more
LPV9 pre-coverage: An interview with Michael Fergusson from Ayogo Games
This is the third post in a series dedicated to covering the entries at Launch Party Vancouver 9. Today, I talk with Michael Fergusson of Ayogo Games. KT: Give our readers... more
This is the third post in a series dedicated to covering the entries at Launch Party Vancouver 9. Today, I talk with Michael Fergusson of Ayogo Games. KT: Give our readers... more
Study reveals it pays to have fans: Marketing your brand on Facebook
Syncapse, a global leader in social technology, has announced the results of a study. This study "clearly outlines the value of Facebook marketing." The study, according to... more
Syncapse, a global leader in social technology, has announced the results of a study. This study "clearly outlines the value of Facebook marketing." The study, according to... more
Social networking online: Where to go, and where not to waste your time (Part 1)
Networking has mattered since the dawn of business. Nobody's going to deny that. But never has there been such ample opportunity to network as now, with so many high-tech social networks rampant... more
Networking has mattered since the dawn of business. Nobody's going to deny that. But never has there been such ample opportunity to network as now, with so many high-tech social networks rampant... more
Ex-Adobe guy Rob Burgess jumps on Syncapse Board
Social technology startup Syncapse recently announced it caught a big fish from the talent pool: they appointed Rob Burgess to the company’s Board of Directors. Rob... more
Social technology startup Syncapse recently announced it caught a big fish from the talent pool: they appointed Rob Burgess to the company’s Board of Directors. Rob... more
'We're quitting Facebook!' - Quit Facebook Day has arrived
QuitFacebookDay is a website launched May 12 by Joseph Dee and Matthew Milan. The site is designed to have Facebook users, be they addicts or casual, commit to quitting Facebook today, May 31.... more
QuitFacebookDay is a website launched May 12 by Joseph Dee and Matthew Milan. The site is designed to have Facebook users, be they addicts or casual, commit to quitting Facebook today, May 31.... more
Zuckerberg attempts to recover, but Facebook founder falls flat and fails
(Click here for a recent post covering Facebook's destructive lack of privacy control.) The people have spoken. And Facebook has, supposedly, listened. Wave after wave of furious critics and... more
(Click here for a recent post covering Facebook's destructive lack of privacy control.) The people have spoken. And Facebook has, supposedly, listened. Wave after wave of furious critics and... more
Former eBay Canada exec now heading up Facebook Canada
Yesterday I sent Jordan Banks a happy birthday message through Facebook. Today I found out that the Thunder Road Capital executive is now heading up Facebook Canada. Earlier this... more
Yesterday I sent Jordan Banks a happy birthday message through Facebook. Today I found out that the Thunder Road Capital executive is now heading up Facebook Canada. Earlier this... more
How Facebook can destroy you (and seven ways to avoid it)
Facebook doesn't believe in privacy Everybody knows about Facebook. People love it—more than 400 million of them, in fact—because it's open, social, and boasts a global reach unlike... more
Facebook doesn't believe in privacy Everybody knows about Facebook. People love it—more than 400 million of them, in fact—because it's open, social, and boasts a global reach unlike... more