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Facebook gives users 25 free Facebook credits

David Correll on August 15, 2010 | Facebook | Comments (0)

Many users have been given free Facebook credits to buy social games. It seems Facebook is pushing these products further as some gaming developers are making huge money out of the games/ apps. Users are also able to purchase gifts for other users (eg when it is someones birthday) but this feature will actually be […]

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Internet Explorer 9 released September 15

Internet Explorer 9 is being released on September 15. One of the most touted improvements is the browser’s hardware acceleration capability, using DirectX 10 to make better use of hardware.

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Oracle Suing Google Over Android OS

David Correll on August 13, 2010 | Google Oracle Sun Microsystems | Comments (0)

Oracle Corporation is suing Google over the Android Operating System. It is claimed that Google has infringed on Oracle’s Java-related intellectual property patents, that Oracle purchase in the Sun Microsystems acquisition. The Java code is also copyrighted and Oracle is saying Google never paid a license to use the software. Oracle is requesting monetary compensation […]

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Parody Twitter Movie Trailer OUT!

David Correll on August 13, 2010 | Twitter | Comments (0)

Check out this Twitter parody that has been created. very funny. description from the Youtube page: If Hollywood can make an overly dramatic film about the early years of Facebook, why can’t we make an overly dramatic movie about Twitter? Or at least the trailer to that movie! Check out the exclusive (parody) trailer for […]

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Twitter launches their own official Tweet button

David Correll on August 13, 2010 | Tweetmeme Twitter | Comments (0)

Twitter has launched their own official Tweet button, similar to TweetMeme. When you click on the Tweet Button, a Tweet box will appear that is pre-populated with a shortened link that points to the content you are sharing. TweetMeme who is currently seeing more than 750 million retweets every day has said they will be […]

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Social Media Jobs Australia Launched

David Correll on August 12, 2010 | Advertising Australia Social Media social media campaign | Comments (0)

Hello All, Quick update to let you know we have created a jobs section on the site for Social Media Jobs and related disciplines. We will cover all areas of Social Media/ Digital/ Marketing/ Management jobs etc, such as: – Social Media Consultants – Producers – Marketing/ PR – Internships – Executive/ Management – Other […]

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Trojan Virus hits Android Phones

David Correll on August 11, 2010 | Android Google | Comments (0)

There have been reports surfacing across the web that the first virus has been detected on Android phones. Computer Security company, Kaspersky, has found a an Android app called ‘Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.FakePlayer.a’ The app basically pretends to be a media-player application, but once installed sends SMS messages to premium high cost numbers without the owners knowledge. Often, […]

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How Facebook generates revenue [INFOGRAPH]

David Correll on August 9, 2010 | Facebook | Comments (0)

Facebook was launched in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg for Harvard students to connect with eachother. After 1 month half of Harvard students had a profile. Now today Facebook has over 500 million users and is planning to generate $1 billion- $1.1 billion profit in 2010. Have a look at the below infograph about how Facebook […]

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History of Apple [INFOGRAPH]

David Correll on August 9, 2010 | Apple | Comments (0)

Here is a cool infograph showing you how Apple has grown as a company from being founded in 1976 to today. 3 men – Jobs, Wozniak and Wayne created the company on April 1, 1976. Interestingly enough Apple now has a market capitalisation bigger than Mircosoft yet only has 1/3 of Microsoft’s annual profit. hmm? […]

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