Category: Internet
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Google launches Instagram account, time-sinking Google Doodle video its first
If Google has opened its own Instagram coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the launch of Rubik’s cube, it can be safely said that Instagram is probably so irresistable that no business would want to stay off it. However, its very first post is far from original since it was a regram since the time-sinking…
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Facebook will acquire Oculus for $2 billion, both firmly believe in ‘virtual reality’
Zuckerberg recently announced that they will be buying Oculus, the brains before the Rift headset, for about 2 billion in cash, and which includes 400 million as well as 23.1 million Facebook shares. In a statement, Zuckerberg explains this acquisition of Oculus, in saying, “The incredible thing about the technology is that you feel like…
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Twitter show Promoted Accounts in Search Results, build loyal fanbase for businesses
Twitter has made an announcement that it will begin to show Promoted accounts in the search results. In a company blog post, Twitter said, “We automatically select relevant search queries for presenting Promoted Accounts based on an advertiser’s targeting choices, so no additional action is required for your business to access this capability.” For those…
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Google launches DoubleClick to revolutionize online advertising, Time Inc. will benefit greatly
Google has recently made a big move in determining how publishers sell online advertising with announcement of a new exchange which is powered by DoubleClick, Time Inc. Global Exchange. This will not only allow advertisers to buy ad placements on Time’s online publication in the United States but also in other countries as well. This…
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Facebook allows teens to post using the “Public” option, critics believes its popularity dwindling
Facebook is allowing teens under 18 to post publicly in an effort to stay cool, and despite the risks involved. The company’s reasoning behind this move is three-pronged in nature: other sites allow kids to do this as well, young celebrities need a voice while more and more teens are getting web-savvy. Despite the obvious…
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Skype will finally sync chat messages across devices, the release of this feature not known
Skype will begin to sync chat messages across devices in the next few months after this flaw has gained more notice among users. This development which was posted at Skype’s official blog by the Skype team, also revealed, “We also know that people are engaging more and more with each other and with Skype across…