Graph Search: Facebook and Microsoft team up to take on Google’s search dominance

Facebook drew attention to a big “mystery announcement” today and then used the event to announce a new front end to Bing. Graph Search will be the new empty field next to a

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: January 15th, 2013 Brian Jackson

Humans often the weak link in cybersecurity defence

Considering the state of cybersecurity threats these days, many yearn for a simpler time when IP spoofing was the biggest identity theft concern people had in regards to the Internet.A roundup of the

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: January 2nd, 2013 Brian Jackson

Google+ way behind Facebook, Twitter in user engagement: study

After a huge initial growth spurt, Google+ isn't gaining much user traction compared with Facebook, Twitter and even Myspace, a new study suggests.ComScore figures show users spent an average of just 3.3 minutes

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: February 28th, 2012 ITBusiness Staff

Facebook’s terms of service doomed Canadian class-action lawsuit

The law firm representing Canadian members of Facebook in a class-action lawsuit decided settlement was the best option after a Quebec judge determined the case had to be litigated in Santa Clara, Calif.Merchant

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: December 6th, 2011 Brian Jackson

Facebook to settle Canadian class-action by paying lawyer’s fees

Editor's Note: Read an updated version of this story here.Facebook will pay $76,000 to a Winnipeg-based law firm representing nearly half of all Canadians in a class-action lawsuit stemming from privacy concerns.Merchant Law

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: December 5th, 2011 Brian Jackson

Sprouter and Akoha revivals show strong community matters

At the beginning of the month, it looked like strong and committed user communities didn’t mean much for cash-strapped social networking startups Sprouter and Akoha, but now those communities appear to have revived

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: August 25th, 2011 Brian Jackson

Canada loses two social media gems

Canada’s online community has taken a major hit this month as two social networking sites with a positive bent had no choice but to shut down after running out of cash. First Sprouter,

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: August 5th, 2011 Brian Jackson

3 CRM policies you should never adopt

Too often ignored is the CRM data that's about your users: employees who log in and manipulate data every day.There are some user policies that are tempting, but have some nasty consequences. Here

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: March 23rd, 2011 David Taber

Twitter tightens grip on third-party developers

Developers working on client applications that replicate Twitter.com's basic user functionality should turn their efforts elsewhere, because the company doesn't want any more such apps on the market.Moreover, developers of existing client applications

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: March 15th, 2011 Juan Carlos Perez

Canadians present one face to social media

We all wear different masks at different times. The persona you take on at work may be different from the one you have at home. The way you ingratiate yourself towards your boss

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: October 14th, 2010 Brian Jackson

How to fix your home-office PC on your own

Building a PC is a little like walking a tightrope without a net. Okay, it's not quite that dangerous, but unlike buying an off-the-shelf system, you have to be your own tech support

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: August 3rd, 2010 Loyd Case

The truth about Microsoft SharePoint’s ‘explosive’ growth

Guessing what eye-popping growth figures Microsoft Corp. will trumpet for SharePoint, its popular portal and collaboration app, has become an annual parlor game for fans and detractors alike. At Microsoft's first global conference

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: October 21st, 2009 Eric Lai

3 formidable iPhone 3GS flaws and Apple’s lacklustre response

The iPhone 3GS has been an undeniable marketplace hit since its release on June 19, and will likely continue to soar in sales despite three customer complaints that have surfaced recently. Related Slideshow:

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: July 10th, 2009 Tom Kaneshige

Answers to Vista Users’ Nagging Questions

I confess: I use Vista. Every day. It's the only operating system on my main computer. Vista and I have a love/hate relationship. I love the look, the built-in search tool, and the

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: July 28th, 2008 Lincoln Spector