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Influencer marketing spending is on the rise

Businesses need to spend more on influencer marketing and use more social content, according to new reports.

June 14, 2019 by Eileen Brown

Zoom reports strong Q1, ups outlook, adds to swelling customer base

Zoom's IPO was hot and the company's first quarter results weren't far behind.

June 6, 2019 by Larry Dignan

Home security firm moves one in 10 customer service calls to Quiq mobile chat channel

Rich messaging services are being rolled out by carriers, giving businesses more opportunities to reach customers with smartphone messaging.

June 6, 2019 by Eileen Brown

Gen Z wants a top-notch tech stack before they will apply for a job

Although Gen Z respects and admires the technology that makes life easier, it has little tolerance for hiring companies who refuse to adapt to the times.

June 4, 2019 by Eileen Brown

Congress opens up the latest tech antitrust front

The House Judiciary Committee will begin a bipartisan investigation into competition in digital markets, it announced.

June 3, 2019 by Stephanie Condon

Twitter acquires Fabula AI, aims to 'improve health of the conversation'

Twitter said it will leverage Fabula AI's expertise in graph deep learning to improve the user experience.

June 3, 2019 by Larry Dignan

13 takeaways on the future of work

Here's an abbreviated recap of a panel I moderated at Atlassian's Future of IT conference in New York with Atlassian CIO Archana Rao and Workforce Innovation Specialist Sophie Wade.

May 20, 2019 by Larry Dignan

Three-out-of-five businesses say social is best way to attract new customers

It's not only Business to Consumer (B2C) markets that love social media; now B2B companies are seeing its value.

May 17, 2019 by Eileen Brown

Breaking up Facebook? Try data literacy, social engineering, personal knowledge graphs, and developer advocacy

Yes, Facebook is a data-driven monopoly. But the only real way to break it up is by getting hold of its data and functionality, one piece at a time. It will take a combination of tech, data, and social engineering to get there. And graphs -- personal knowledge graphs.

May 16, 2019 by George Anadiotis

Slack projects fiscal Q1 revenue of $133.8 million to $134.8 million, CEO Butterfield talks strategy

Slack said that its fiscal first quarter revenue will be up 66% from a year ago at the midpoint of guidance.

May 13, 2019 by Larry Dignan

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes argues for a breakup of Facebook, but easier said than done

Facebook could be a monopolist, but it's not a slam dunk the courts would see it that way. A Facebook breakup is interesting but the details are messy.

May 9, 2019 by Larry Dignan

What do tech giants know about you? A new tool shows you just how much

We rely on social media and smartphone apps, from dating and connecting to online shopping and browsing the web. We constantly give out private data online -- but what exactly do we share with these platforms?

May 8, 2019 by Eileen Brown

Promo.com now makes YouTube video ads more accessible to small businesses

SMBs, start-ups, and solopreneurs can now create ad content for YouTube -- without a big budget.

May 7, 2019 by Eileen Brown

Facebook's privacy pivot won't get it any more likes

The social network must improve its utility in addition to addressing its structural ills.

May 6, 2019 by Ross Rubin

New Zealand looks to include all citizens in digital future

It is hoped the Digital Inclusion Blueprint will stop citizens being left behind as more of the world moves online.

May 5, 2019 by Asha Barbaschow

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How to avoid being phished during holiday shopping season

Although hackers are getting more and more sophisticated, you can still recognize that something is not right online. NordVPN shares tips on spotting a phishing message -- and keep your online activities safe.

December 21, 2018 by Eileen Brown

All-new Gmail: Massive update brings Smart Compose and more AI features

Here is everything that's new in Gmail -- plus when and how you can try it.

May 8, 2018 by ZDNet Editors

Adjust these Facebook privacy settings to protect your personal data

Facebook has rolled out new settings to appease users after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Here's what you need to know.

April 9, 2018 by Jake Smith

Social media cannot be trusted without these features

Many of us no longer trust Facebook. We're wary of sharing data -- in case it is used by third parties without our knowledge. So, what features will the social media platform of the future need to regain our confidence?

April 6, 2018 by Eileen Brown

Facebook alternatives: Social apps you need to try

If you are concerned about Facebook playing fast and loose with your personal data, here are a few other social networks you can try.

March 22, 2018 by Eileen Brown

How to reduce the amount of information you send to Facebook

If you suspect that Facebook knows far too much about you, configure these security and privacy settings to send Facebook only the information you want to send.

January 10, 2018 by Eileen Brown

8 of the best quick charge USB multi-port car chargers

To keep all of your devices charged up to the max when you are out on the road, try these multi-port car chargers.

September 18, 2017 by Eileen Brown

Image tools for better online engagement

Make your posts more engaging and encourage more clicks and comments with these image-editing and graphics tools.

June 23, 2017 by Eileen Brown

Avoid these 7 email mistakes if you want a reply

Boomerang has analysed over 250,000 emails for email errors and response rates and has some top tips to improve response rates in your marketing campaigns.

February 2, 2017 by Eileen Brown

Facebook, Apple and Google are most-used mobile apps

According to Survey Monkey, 40 percent of the most used apps in the US are pre-loaded onto Android and iOS. But which app do we use the most on our mobile devices?

August 12, 2016 by Eileen Brown

Top 10 apps: These boast the most downloads so far this year

Survey Monkey has released its list of the most popular downloaded apps in the US on iOS and Android for the first six months of 2016. Pokemon Go was released in July so did not make it here.

August 11, 2016 by Eileen Brown

Five Rio Olympics technology innovations

As the 2016 Summer Olympics kick off tonight, we list five technology innovations introduced for the sporting competitions in Rio de Janeiro.

August 5, 2016 by Angelica Mari

Eleven alternatives to LinkedIn for business social networking

If you are uncomfortable with the thought of Microsoft owning LinkedIn and having access to your career data, here are some other business social networks you could try instead.

June 13, 2016 by Eileen Brown

AT&T hauling cows, cheese wheels and a giant eyeball to Outside Lands

The annual Outside Lands music and food extravaganza marks the first occasion where AT&T is deploying all three of the biggest wireless tools in its arsenal at a single festival.

August 7, 2015 by Rachel King

IBM's Chef Watson mixing big data with Bon Appétit foodie favorites

There's no better way to put Chef Watson to the test than actually putting on an apron, heading down to the kitchen and taste whatever big data actually has to offer.

July 1, 2015 by Rachel King

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The challenges of finding an alternative to Facebook

Yes, Facebook is a data-driven monopoly. But the only real way to break it up is by getting hold of its data and functionality, one piece at a time. Read more: https://zd.net/2Hw5EqA

May 22, 2019 by ZDNet Editors

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Dell Technologies World attendees promoting STEM education in Las Vegas

The ‘STEM kits’ that were put together by attendees and staff will be donated to Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada.

May 19, 2019

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This is how tech giants track your every move

We rely on social media and smartphone apps, from dating and connecting to online shopping and browsing the web. What exactly do we share with these platforms? Read more: https://zd.net/2vYZ3hN

May 16, 2019 by ZDNet Editors

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New Zealand looks to include all citizens in digital future

It is hoped the Digital Inclusion Blueprint will stop citizens being left behind as more of the world moves online.

May 12, 2019

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Facebook sees AI as the solution to all its problems

At F8, Facebook executives showcased the state-of-the-art systems they’re using to address everything from exclusionary algorithms to bad actors posting hard-to-spot content.

May 8, 2019 by ZDNet Editors

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Facebook's safety overhaul begins with new features for Messenger

Facebook debuts some of the intimate yet robust sharing experiences that will put Messenger at the center of Facebook's more privacy-focused future.

May 6, 2019 by ZDNet Editors

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Australia rushes laws on jailing social media execs for violent crime streaming

Government pushes laws through before it calls an election.

April 7, 2019

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These are the most influential companies on social media (you'll be surprised)

Start-up companies are falling behind on social media influence whereas older established companies are leading the way in social according to a new report.

April 5, 2019 by ZDNet Editors

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Instagram, influencers, and brands: Does it work?

Instagram is leading the way with influencer sponsored posts with a significant rise over the last year.

February 27, 2019 by ZDNet Editors

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Germany's antitrust agency imposes limit on Facebook's data gathering

German antitrust watchdog wants Facebook to obtain explicit user consent before merging data collected from WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Analytics, and social buttons with Facebook profiles. Read more: https://zd.net/2SMC2f5

February 12, 2019 by ZDNet Editors

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