Social Media

WEB
Twitter launches group chat and video service

Jan 28, 2015 Two new features will rival Facebook and Whatsapp
WEB
Facebook, Instagram go offline

Jan 27, 2015 Social sites go dark, reasons unclear
WEB
Facebook trials 'Facebook at Work'

Jan 15, 2015 Social network hopes to increase its presence in the work place
WEB
Facebook posts warnings about violent videos

Jan 14, 2015 Social network to give heads-up where content might 'shock, offend or upset'
WEB
UAE student campaign calls for ‘balance’ in use of technology

Dec 15, 2014 ‘Wazen’ project seeks national dialogue on technology’s impact on community
WEB
Facebook dumps Bing

Dec 14, 2014 Social network will no longer use Microsoft’s search results in user queries
WEB
Facebook dislike button 'not good for the world', says Zuckerberg

Dec 14, 2014 The social network's CEO considers different functions other than "like" on Facebook
SECURITY
Facebook, ESET collaborate on malware scanner

Dec 04, 2014 Free solution offered to all users on social network
WEB
Twitter announces changes to abuse-reporting system

Dec 03, 2014 Pledged improvements include speedier responses, easier reporting process
GOVERNMENT
Emirati jailed for Twitter remarks, links to extremists

Nov 26, 2014 Tweets deemed harmful to reputation of UAE

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