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LinkedIn to unveil new development project in Mountain View
LinkedIn already has its corporate headquarters in Mountain View, but the social network also has another development project in the works. The company confirmed Thursday it plans to propose a […]
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YouTube reportedly not profitable
YouTube is a big revenue generator, but isn’t pulling in much, if any, profit, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The online video firm, owned by Mountain […]
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Facebook tops survey of best companies for interns
Facebook gets bragging rights as the best company for interns for the second year in a row, according to a Glassdoor survey of the top 25 companies for interns. The social […]
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LinkedIn settles lawsuit in 2012 data breach case
LinkedIn has settled for $1.25 million a lawsuit that alleges the social network didn’t do enough to protect the passwords and personal information of its paying users. In 2012, hackers […]
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Facebook office space now 1,200 times bigger than original digs
Facebook is now nearly 1,200 times bigger, measured by office space, than its humble start in the South Bay, according to a new report from Sethena Leiker, a senior […]
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White House working with Twitter, Facebook and other social media companies to combat violent extremism
Terrorists have used social media to recruit, fundraise and broadcast beheadings and the White House plans to work with tech firms to counter these online messages. “We can help Muslim […]
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Facebook developing virtual-reality apps that it says even Beyoncé will use
Facebook users who share a message, photo or video in the future could be seeing their experiences through a virtual-reality headset. “You’ll do it. Beyoncé will do it,” said Chris […]
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LinkedIn data: Where do Google, Facebook and other major tech companies hire from?
In Silicon Valley, employees flow from one major tech firm to the next. The digital news outlet Quartz analyzed data from the social network LinkedIn to paint a picture of […]
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Facebook life after death: You can choose heir to manage your account when you die
What happens to your Facebook account after you die? If you want to keep it alive, you can choose a person to manage your profile when you’re gone. Those of us who […]
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Twitter acquires Niche, a network that connects Internet stars with brands
Twitter has acquired Niche, a New York startup that connects social media celebrities with advertisers and marketers. These users have helped brands including Hewlett-Packard, Coca-Cola and others sell their products […]
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