All articles by Tineka Smith
Tineka Smith
Employers monitoring employee social media interactions for security purposes
Employers are increasingly implementing programmes to monitor how their employees use social media, according to research by Gartner.
Sky becomes the latest broadband provider to block Pirate Bay
Sky joins Virgin Media and Everything Everywhere in blocking access to the Pirate Bay file sharing site after a High Court ruled the site was guilty of copyright infringement.
Chinese Twitter unveils new censorship system
China’s Twitter-like site, Sina Weibo has introduced a points-based system and a new code of conduct which some critics say is another attempt by China to censor social media.
Social networks in recruitment: Invasion of privacy?
US bosses have controversially started demanding that job applicants give their Facebook logins as part of the interview process. Tineka Smith reports on the possible implications for not only staff but also businesses in the UK
Julian Assange loses legal fight against extradition to Sweden
The founder of Wikileaks’ appeal to avoid extradition to Sweden over alleged sex crimes has been dismissed by the Supreme Court.
Social media valuable for competitor intelligence
While social media has been established as a valuable tool for B2C environments, research shows that companies are increasingly using social media sites to monitor their competitors.
Social media users more cautious but threats remain
As social networks continue to increase in popularity cybercriminals are taking advantage, according to a new survey.
Personalisation on social media the key to increased conversion rates
Social media has created an ever more competitive landscape when trying to attract customer attention, so how can companies set themselves apart?
Life after apps?
Many experts are suggesting that video will drive the internet of the future rather than mobile applications
Facebook rumoured to acquire Face.com for $100m
The social networking site is rumoured to be in talks to acquire facial recognition company Face.com for $100m.