On Monday, the British monarchy got even more modern, when its page on the popular social networking site went live. The page, called “The British Monarchy,” will provide updates on the royal family’s activities and upcoming schedule. It has 113,000 “likes” so far, and more coming fast.
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Facebook apps like FarmVille share private info
A scene from the Facebook app FarmVille which was found to share private info with marketers. (Facebook)
Many of the most popular applications, or “apps,” on the social-networking site Facebook Inc. have been transmitting identifying information — in effect, providing access to people’s names and, in some cases, their friends’ names — to dozens of advertising and Internet tracking companies, a Wall Street Journal investigation has found.
The issue affects tens of millions of Facebook app users, including people who set their profiles to be completely private. The practice breaks Facebook’s rules, and renews questions about its ability to keep identifiable information about its users’ activities secure. Get the full story »
Gap goes back to old logo after backlash
Gap's old and new logos.
The Gap is reverting to its classic logo after a new logo it debuted on its Web site ignited a customer backlash. The apparel maker, famous for its chinos and jeans, said late Monday that it would no longer be using the new logo and was going back to its original. Get the full story »
Ex-Chicagoan Costolo to take over at Twitter
Dick Costolo (Getty Images)
Former Chicagoan Dick Costolo has been elevated to chief executive of Twitter, where he had been chief operating officer for the last year.
Twitter co-founder Evan Williams, who had been CEO of the microblogging service since 2008, announced the change Monday on the company’s official blog. Williams said he’s staying with Twitter and will “be completely focused on product strategy.” Get the full story »
Twitter redesign adds video, photos, 2 panes
Twitter CEO Evan Williams discusses the new Twitter.com in San Francisco. (Robert Galbraith/Reuters)
A screen shot of new Twitter design. (Twitter)
Microblogging site Twitter, which is now signing up 370,000 new users daily on average, is redesigning its Web site to make it easier for its millions of users to navigate the service and discover new information.
The four-year-old company, which this month reported more than 145 million users, announced on Tuesday new improvements, such as embedded YouTube videos and other content, which is featured in a new two-pane layout. Get the full story »
