David Correll
Editor and Founder of SocialMediaNews.com.au. I also run a Social Media Agency where I do consulting work and Social Media Management. Connect with me: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook or contact me here. Alternatively, you can send me an email at david@socialmedianews.com.au
Twitter Web Application Tracks 2010 Election Voting Intentions In Real Time
We received a tip today on a new Twitter tracking application tool that is collating all the Tweets about the Australian 2010 Federal Election. AUG 2010: A new web application, Election.ly, from PeopleBrowsr, has launched today converting twitter conversations into real time, quantitative data about voting intentions for the upcoming Federal Election. Candidates used to […]
Read More | ShareSocial Networking Australia Launched
Hi All, Quick note to let you know i have create a Social Networking site aimed at Social Media enthusiasts in Australia. I hope this gives us a place to chat and network in an informal and relaxed manner. Feel free to check out the Social Network and sign up at: http://socialnetworking.socialmedianews.com.au/ It is built […]
Read More | ShareEmployee/ Boss Facebook Fail
Found this funny picture doing the rounds. These days alot of employees connect with their bosses on Facebook. I think its generally best to keep your personal life amongst your friends and family – leave work at work. Anyway if you do add your boss to Facebook, don’t make this mistake: Picture courtesy: http://twitpic.com/2eg9wc
Read More | ShareFacebook gives users 25 free Facebook credits
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 […]
Read More | ShareInternet 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.
Read More | ShareOracle Suing Google Over Android OS
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 […]
Read More | ShareParody Twitter Movie Trailer OUT!
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 […]
Read More | ShareTwitter launches their own official Tweet button
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 […]
Read More | ShareSocial Media Jobs Australia Launched
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 […]
Read More | ShareTrojan Virus hits Android Phones
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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