Gface, Crytek-backed streaming game network, goes into beta
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Feb 05, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
With new privacy controls onboard, Google+ opens up to teens
The world’s teenage population can pontificate from a new digital platform, now that Google+ has decided to open its doors to high schoolers. Google+ VP Bradley Horowitz made the announcement yesterday, confirming that anyone old enough to own a Google account can now join the social network. In most countries, that applies to anyone older than 13 (previously, Google+ had been restricted to the 18-and-over crowd). This expansion also introduces a new set of privacy controls for younger users, who will be warned every time they try to publish a public post, and can only be contacted by those in their immediate circles. If a teen joins a Hangout, moreover, he or she will only be able to receive audio and video from those in his or her circles. Find more at the link below.
With new privacy controls onboard, Google+ opens up to teens originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jan 27, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Twitter to begin ‘reactively’ censoring tweets in specific countries, still no love for China
It’s no secret that certain countries have different views over freedom of expression on the internet, but this hasn’t stopped Twitter’s attempt to keep its service running in as many places as possible. In its latest blog post, the microblogging service announced that it’ll begin “to reactively withhold content from users in a specific country” when required, in order to keep said content available to all users elsewhere (as opposed to blocking it globally). The withheld tweets will be marked accordingly while their authors get notified with reasons where possible, and internet legal rights monitor Chilling Effects will also post the relevant take-down notices on a dedicated page.
Jan 27, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Favo.rs brings accountability to business relationships
LinkedIn and Facebook may have the market cornered for building relationships between business professionals, many startups are starting to pop up that take it to the next level. One such startup is Favo.rs.
Jan 24, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Google + Nicknames = Hilarity
Google’s so desperate for the boys to come to its yard that it won’t be long before it buys a milkshake factory. Until then, it’s relaxing its ban on nicknames for Google+ users: now amusingly nicknamed composer W.G. “Snuffy” Walden can get back to being himself. Just remember that any name change will carry through Google’s entire online service, so try to avoid anything too raunchy if you also use Gmail for work. If you use a pseudonym (say “Madonna”) then you’ll have to submit scanned copies of you getting papped in Hollywood before you’ll be able to use your assumed name. The service will be quietly rolling out to users in the next week, to add your own hilarious nickname, just edit your profile’s name and hit the More Options text to the right.
Google + Nicknames = Hilarity originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jan 24, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Facebook gets chatty, brings Comments Box plugin to mobile media sites
Chiming in on your favorite posts is about to get a little bit easier, now that Facebook has brought its Comments Box mobile plugin to media websites. Today’s announcement comes just about a month after the social network introduced its Subscribe button, marking its latest efforts to enhance user engagement on mobile web platforms. According to Facebook, the new feature will use “social signals” to automatically detect the highest quality comments for each individual, with each thread ordered to show the most relevant and popular comments from a user’s friends. There’s also an integrated moderation function so, you know, play nice. Developers interested in getting in on the action can find more details at the coverage link below.
Facebook gets chatty, brings Comments Box plugin to mobile media sites originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jan 12, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Karotz connects to Facebook and Twitter, waits for Godot (video)
Nabaztag has died many a death, but that quirky rabbit’s legacy still lives on in lil’ bro Karotz. The desktop-friendly bunny, which just launched in the US today, is what parent company Violet is calling the “first Facebook hardware.” It’s a strong claim to make, but that superfluous moniker is actually better applied to the device’s social networking integration. When connected to the internet, the unit’s voice recognition software (processed by external servers) can execute commands to snap photos — taken via built-in webcam — and upload them to Facebook. You can even have it read your Twitter feed, in addition to the weather. The company’s also released an app, available for Android and iOS, that gives users the ability to send typed messages through the unit — resulting in a talking Karotz — or simply manipulate its ears. It’s a fun exercise in uselessness — at least, that’s how one rep on the showroom floor put it. Can’t decide if you’ve got $129 to burn? Then check out our video below while you ponder the merits of this pointless tech.
Jan 11, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Google brings search to Your World, complete with results close to your heart
As Google presses forward with its social network initiative, it only makes sense that company famed for comprehensive search results would naturally bring Google+ along for the ride. That day is now upon us, as the juggernaut from Mountain View has officially unveiled Your World — an addition to its search results that prioritizes content generated by you and those in your circles. Now, the company hopes it’ll be much easier to find relevant photos, blog posts and contacts from the Google search bar, which includes content both public and private. In effort to keep security in check, all searches will be performed by default over SSL. Additionally, skeptics may opt-out of Your World at any time. For those looking for the best of both worlds, a toggle at the top-right of the page allows users to choose on-the-fly whether to include personalized results. It all looks quite slick — in fact, we wouldn’t be too surprised if another social networking company just threw up a little.
Jan 10, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
