Ban social media as a distraction? No, it boosts productivity
Access to social networks via mobile devices gives staff a “virtual co-presence” with direct benefits for the business in which they work, according to a new study. That core presence enables workers to complete collective tasks more effectively by
A social network for young Londoners on the buses
Free bus travel has improved the social lives and independence of 12-18 year olds in London, according to research published today in the journal Mobilities. Researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and UCL (University College
Is The World’s Largest Social Network Prepping For Facebook Phone Launch?
The buzz surrounding a Facebook phone has intensified again as multiple reports are hinting that the world’s largest social network is getting ready to launch its own smartphone. All Things Digital has posted an invite to an event hosted by Facebook
TV gets social with second screen
Broadcasters, social networks and others entities are figuring out how to make money from social TV. So far, they’re focusing on squeezing more from advertisers. That's left social TV relatively cost-free for the average viewer -- apart from what they
Redefining Social Networking
Just as the words “computer” and “email” have become part of our every-day speak, the term “social networking” is simply part of our culture. And its obvious why – social networks are not new – humans are fundamentally gregarious and have
Amazon acquires book-based social network Goodreads
(gigaom.com) -- Amazon announced Thursday that it is acquiring Goodreads, the book-based social network founded by Otis Chandler in 2006. The purchase price was undisclosed, and the deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2013.
Access to social networks via mobile devices gives staff a “virtual co-presence” with direct benefits for the business in which they work, according to a new study. That core presence enables workers to complete collective tasks more effectively by
A social network for young Londoners on the buses
Free bus travel has improved the social lives and independence of 12-18 year olds in London, according to research published today in the journal Mobilities. Researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and UCL (University College
Is The World’s Largest Social Network Prepping For Facebook Phone Launch?
The buzz surrounding a Facebook phone has intensified again as multiple reports are hinting that the world’s largest social network is getting ready to launch its own smartphone. All Things Digital has posted an invite to an event hosted by Facebook
TV gets social with second screen
Broadcasters, social networks and others entities are figuring out how to make money from social TV. So far, they’re focusing on squeezing more from advertisers. That's left social TV relatively cost-free for the average viewer -- apart from what they
Redefining Social Networking
Just as the words “computer” and “email” have become part of our every-day speak, the term “social networking” is simply part of our culture. And its obvious why – social networks are not new – humans are fundamentally gregarious and have
Amazon acquires book-based social network Goodreads
(gigaom.com) -- Amazon announced Thursday that it is acquiring Goodreads, the book-based social network founded by Otis Chandler in 2006. The purchase price was undisclosed, and the deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2013.
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