And the CES disruptions begin. Facebook has just broken into an absolute blitz of news out of Las Vegas in order to invite select members of the press to its California headquarters next week. The reason? Predictably, minimal clues are given out in the invite itself -- we're simply told to show up on January 15th and "see what [Facebook] is … [Read more...]
Facebook privacy overhaul grants better controls for permissions, apps, photos and more
December 23, 2012 by
Voting for changes may never be the same on Facebook, but it sure seems as if the company is taking your privacy more seriously than perhaps it has in the past. In a move that signals bold changes on behalf of the user, Facebook has published two posts today outlining a litany of both user and developer tweaks that enable greater control over … [Read more...]
Facebook ‘experiment’ lets select users pay to have messages routed directly to a stranger’s inbox
December 23, 2012 by
Get ready to have your preconceived notions of email destroyed. In a Facebook blog post today, the company has gone to great lengths to bury the lede -- which, essentially, says that it's experimenting with the idea of letting non-connected users pay in order to have a message routed to one's inbox instead of that ill-fated "Other" folder. … [Read more...]
Facebook Poke app now available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad — because, why not?
December 21, 2012 by
It's pretty tough to "Poke" someone -- digitally, anyway -- with a straight face. But toss a sophisticated smartphone into that equation, and... well, it's still just as tough. For those who'd like to make awkward family gatherings even more awkward way less awkward this holiday season, hit up the source links to get the (free) Facebook Poke app … [Read more...]
Facebook pauses efforts to launch ad network
December 19, 2012 by
Remember that mobile ad network that Facebook ushered into beta around three months ago? Don't look for it to escape anytime soon. Per a new report from AllThingsD, spokesman Brandon McCormick has stated the following: "We are pausing our mobile ads test off of Facebook. While the results we have seen and the feedback from partners has been … [Read more...]
Apple releases OS X 10.8.2 update for Mountain Lion: Facebook integration, iMessage fixes and more
September 19, 2012 by
Looks like one major software update wasn't enough, as Apple is following its push of iOS 6 with OS X 10.8.2. Weighing in at 697.54MB, it's a pretty substantial update for Mountain Lion users, with that long-awaited Facebook integration chief among the changes. As Twitter presently operates within the OS, Facebook will now too enjoy single sign-on … [Read more...]
Mobile and Facebook Hotel Bookings on the Rise
August 27, 2012 by
According to new reports, hotel bookings are increasingly being made on mobile devices (largely tablets). And some hotel chains are introducing booking (with special discounts) via Facebook. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Facebook page complains about Canadians at Bellingham Costco
August 11, 2012 by
It appears some of our neighbours to the south, aren't too happy with the number of Canadians coming to shop. A new Bellingham-based Facebook page is being panned by those on both sides of the border. The page -- essentially -- complains about the number of Canadians "clogging up" the local Costco store... From parking, to long line-ups -- more … [Read more...]
Facebook SDK 3.0 Beta for iOS now available to download, includes tight integration plans for iOS 6
July 12, 2012 by
Slide over, Twitter -- after this fall, you won't be the only social network in town with OS-level integration on the iPod touch, iPad and iPhone. As announced back at WWDC in June, Facebook will be on a level playing field with the launch of iOS 6, and the outfit's new SDK 3.0 Beta is exactly what developers need to get there. Among other things, … [Read more...]
Facebook warms to subscription billing for devs, backs away from Credits as main currency
July 4, 2012 by
Subscriptions. It's the wave of the future, man. It's also the wave that Facebook's now riding, as it has just announced plans to enable developers to offer subscription payment services starting in July. In other words, devs that charge monthly for a premium edition of a title will be able to accept automated payments so long as the user continues … [Read more...]
