Seesmic picks up Ping.fm

Twitter client maker Seesmic has acquired Ping.fm, enabling users to post updates to 50 social networks at the same time.
 

Old photos never die

A study from the University of Cambridge has found that photos shared on social sites are often still accessible even after the user has deleted them.
 

Bebo Social Inbox unites disparate feeds

A new feature of AOL's Bebo social media network allows users to gather together diverse aspects of their online life. The Social Inbox unites various feeds and mail services.
 

GCAP08: Future trends in games – bye-bye hard-core?

Having attended a number of presentations over the past three days at Game Connect Asia, there are some trends emerging in the game development industry, with a focus on garnering future markets.  In many ways traditional hard-core gamers might be upset.
 

Telstra supports Facebook-style "safe and educational" site for kids

Promising that the new social network for kids called “SuperClubsPLUS Australia” is “completely safe” and “educational” for children six to 12 years of age, Telstra has put the support of its “Telstra Foundation” right behind the new project.
 

Telstra supports Facebook-style social network app for kids

Promising that the new social network for kids called “SuperClubsPLUS Australia” is “completely safe” and “educational” for children six to 12 years of age, Telstra has put the support of its “Telstra Foundation” right behind the new project.
 

Three nations, one language - but what about their search interests?

Everyone knows that people use search engines to hunt down porn ahead of everything else, right? Wrong, according to Google Insights. But there are some interesting similarities and differences among the search interests of American, Australian and British Googlers.
 

Kane is Bebo's new Mister Mobile

Social network Bebo has appointed Sean Kane as its global head of mobile.
 

Rhapsody DRM-free MP3 store takes on iTunes' dominance

A full range of unprotected MP3 tracks, full-length previews, competitive prices - will the Rhapsody music store from RealNetworks be the one that finally puts the squeeze on Apple's iTunes Store?
 

Google Earth helps teens party in other people's pools

A new craze driven by Google Earth and Facebook is keeping UK police forces  busy. Teenagers are locating houses with swimming pools and arranging illegal parties known as dips.