The Social Web

Goodbye ZDNet

Steve O'Hear — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:28:10 +0000

As of today, I have to say goodbye to ZDNet. After just over two years of writing this blog, I'm sad to say this is my last post here on the Social Web. I've been 'let go' as they say. Or perhaps more accurately, this blog is no more, making way for others. It's been an honor to write for ZDNet and, most of all, you my loyal and thoughtful readers.

MySpace comes to Blackberry

Steve O'Hear — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:57:25 +0000

It was only a few days ago that I noted how Facebook and social networking as a whole is fueling the mobile web. And news comes today that RIM have released a native MySpace client for its Blackberry line of smartphones.

Microsoft gives Windows Live a social networking makeover

Steve O'Hear — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:15:21 +0000

Microsoft have announced a major overhaul of its Windows Live service that, similar to Yahoo's ‘Open Strategy’, rewires the company's suite of consumer web-based products to turn them into one interconnected social network. Although Microsoft would rather you didn't use that word.

Is Facebook the mobile web's killer app?

Steve O'Hear — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:29:16 +0000

Active users of Facebook's various mobile products has grown from 5 million to 15 million since the beginning of the year, says the company. Handset maker and carriers are hoping to cash in on Facebook's popularity too.

Careful what you say on Twitter - delete option removed? (updated)

Steve O'Hear — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:38:47 +0000

It appears that the micro-blogging service Twitter has removed the option to delete a 'tweet' once it's been published, making the service a haven for digital litter -- the trail of information about you or things you've said that perhaps you shouldn't leave lying around the web.

MTV and MySpace partner to monetize pirated content

Steve O'Hear — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:20:44 +0000

Similar to YouTube's most recent proposition to copyright holders, News Corp-owned MySpace is offering to identify pirated content uploaded by users, insert advertising and share the subsequent fruits with the content's owner.

LinkedIn apps arrive - another platform play

Steve O'Hear — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:58:22 +0000

LinkedIn has finally switched on its own OpenSocial-powered apps platform, which, on the surface at least, borrows quite a bit from Facebook. Unlike Facebook, however, apps are being heavily vetted by LinkedIn to ensure that they remain focused on helping members enhance their professional profile, as well as collaborate on work projects and become productive.

Social Web news: Twitter terrorism, YouTube ads, Social Networking on TV

Steve O'Hear — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:01:14 +0000

A few interesting links from today on news relating to the Social Web…

Celebs on Twitter: Britney, Lance Armstrong, Stephen Fry and more

Steve O'Hear — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:42:19 +0000

The tech blogosphere went crazy over the weekend with news that Britney Spears had opened a Twitter account. Or more accurately, someone from Britney's PR team has begun Twittering on her behalf. That may still be a big deal in itself as it suggests that the micro-blogging service could go mainstream yet.

Social Web news: Facebook, MySpace, Google, StockTwits

Steve O'Hear — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:00:11 +0000

A few interesting links from today on news relating to the Social Web...