Microsoft continues Windows Live’s social push
Aiming to continue having its Windows Live services play nice with others, Microsoft today said it is adding LinkedIn and Facebook chat ties to Hotmail and Messenger. In a blog post , Microsoft said that the LinkedIn connection will allow users of both services to more easily keep tabs on their activities
Sinofsky on IE9, Windows Live, and more (Q&A)
SAN FRANCISCO–Although he wasn’t on stage for the launch of the Internet Explorer 9 beta yesterday, Windows unit president Steven Sinofsky was paying close attention to the product’s release and to initial public reaction.
Ping draws over 1 million users in first 48 hours
Apple announced Friday that its Ping social network for music has reached more than 1 million users in its first 48 hours after launch. The Cupertino, Calif., company issued a press release to announce the good news.
How ‘Catfish’ filmmakers took Facebook plunge (Q&A)
The three filmmakers: Nev Schulman, Ariel Schulman, and Henry Joost. (Credit: CNET) SAN FRANCISCO–It’s a little hard to write more about the movie “Catfish” without spoiling its thrilling twists, but I’m going to try, because really, who likes spoiled catfish
Facebook adding new Places feature to iPhone app
Facebook unveiled a location-based services feature called Places for its iPhone app at a media event late Wednesday. At the event, covered by The Associated Press , Facebook showed off their latest feature , which allows users to “check-in” with their location