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Study: Facebook can induce psychosis and delusional states

A new study by researchers from Tel Aviv University in Israel, based on case studies of individuals, says Facebook and other social media can induce psychotic symptoms and delusional states in vulnerable lonely individuals.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 6 comments

Twitter may launch music site

The social networking site Twitter could be about to launch a music site. Twitter has been reported as buying the music discovery site We Are Hunted.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Facebook planning its own smartphone

Tech sites are reporting that Facebook will soon be announcing its own branded smartphone, to be launched in 2013 to stake a challenge in the crowded mobile market.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

LinkedIn sees a large rise in profits

LinkedIn, the social networking site for 'professionals', has seen a 10% rise in profits for the last quarter of 2012. This has led to an increase in its share price.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

New MySpace opens to public, timed with new Timberlake song

Previously limited to invite only last month, now the newly revamped MySpace is open for all to join. The website's open membership launch coincides with the release of Justin Timberlake's new song. Timberlake is a financial backer of MySpace.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 5 comments

Teen posts about drunk driving on Facebook and gets arrested

Astoria - A teen who was out drinking and driving on New Year's Eve found himself in trouble after he posted about his evening on Facebook. He was subsequently arrested by local police after Facebook friends turned him in.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 10 comments

Parents concerns about their teens' online privacy

Are parents bothered about their teens online activity and privacy? Do they keep tabs on their kids’ online? New research from Pew says yes.

In the Media by Lesley Lanir - 3 comments

Facebook testing project that gives shoppers free Wi-Fi

Menlo Park - Facebook is currently testing a new project that would give shoppers free wireless Internet access. If successful, it might not be long before Facebook Wi-Fi comes to a store near you.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl

Facebook admits it's as unhealthy as eating birthday cake

In a public post on their official Facebook page the social network states that spending too much time on Facebook is as bad for you as eating too much birthday cake.

In the Media by Lesley Lanir - 1 comment

Facebook deletes thousands of 'fake' accounts

Facebook has begun the process of deleting numerous "fake" user accounts in order to increase transparency and authenticity of the network.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 4 comments

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