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Social networks

A social network service essentially consists of a representation of each user (often a profile), his/her social links, and a variety of additional services. Most social network services are web based and provide means for users to interact over the internet, such as e-mail and instant messaging.

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Top 10 iPhone Apps of the Week
Top 10 iPhone Apps of the Week

By IBTimes UK

We round up the best iPhone apps of this week, including LEGO Batman, Xbox SmartGlass and Haunting Melissa. (11:22 pm)

MORE TOPICS: MICROSOFT, IPHONE, TWITTER, SMARTPHONE

Sony market shares
Sony (SNE) Stocks Shoot Up 9%, Investors Unimpressed with Microsoft's Xbox One

By IBTimes AU

The New Xbox One was released today but investors were not impressed as stocks of Microsoft and AMD remains the same while Sony enjoys a 9^*1 increase in stocks. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: MICROSOFT, AMD, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, SONY

Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Spielberg, Activision tie-up

By Reuters

Microsoft Corp gave the world a first look at its new Xbox One on Tuesday, announcing that its first gaming console in eight years will come with exclusive video and software content, including a "Halo" series produced by Steven Spielberg. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE, NINTENDO, GOOGLE INC., MICROSOFT, APPLE INC., SONY

Yahoo Board Approves $1.1 Billion Tumblr Acquisition
Analysis: Tumblr is The Tugboat Needed to Turn Around the Yahoo Oil Tanker

By IBTimes UK

Yahoo's $1.1bn acquisition of Tumblr could bring with it youth, users and the advertising revenue Yahoo desperately needs (May 21)

MORE TOPICS: TWITTER, FACEBOOK, ADVERTISING, SMARTPHONE

New Xbox more than a game console for Microsoft

By Reuters

Microsoft Corp is set to make a splash this week with the eagerly awaited unveiling of its new Xbox game console, eight years after the last version, as it seeks a larger share of the $65 billion a year global computer gaming industry. (May 19)

MORE TOPICS: NETFLIX, NINTENDO, GOOGLE INC., MICROSOFT, APPLE INC., SMARTPHONE

LinkedIn does not want to be associated with people whose work employment or main source of income is that of being a prostitute or escort.
LinkedIn Closes Doors on Prostitutes, Escorts

By IBTimes AU

LinkedIn does not want to be associated with people whose work employment or main source of income is that of being a prostitute or escort. (May 17)

MORE TOPICS: INDIA, MEXICO

How to Go From Zero to a Million Overnight with Crowdfunding

By The Daily Reckoning Australia

When I hear news reports about consumer spending being soft and businesses struggling, frankly I think it's all rubbish. From my perspective, no other time in history has been so promising for people with a great idea (some call them entrepreneurs) to go from zero dollars to a million overnight. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: MICROSOFT, SAMSUNG, AUSTRALIA, SMARTPHONE, ANDROID

Google launches streaming music service ahead of Apple

By Reuters

Google Inc launched a music service on Wednesday that allows users to listen to unlimited songs for $9.99 a month, challenging smaller companies like Pandora and Spotify in the market for streaming music. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: GOOGLE INC., APPLE INC., LARRY PAGE, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, ITUNES

BBM Social Network
BBM on Android and iOS Make it the Next Big Social Network

By IBTimes UK

BBM could become the next major social network, but only if it can get Android and iPhone users to engage. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: IPHONE, SAMSUNG, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, ADVERTISING, MANAGEMENT

Google music service starts Wednesday, steals march on Apple

By Reuters

Google Inc launched a music service on Wednesday that allows users to listen to unlimited songs for $9.99 a month, challenging smaller companies like Pandora and Spotify in the market for streaming music. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: GOOGLE INC., APPLE INC., SAMSUNG, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, ITUNES