Tagged: Brand monitoring

Microsoft gets in on the app action
Microsoft announces a late February launch of the Windows Store, the first "app store" for computers, smartphones and tablets powered by Windows software.

Facebook's photo fail
A security flaw in the system that lets users report inappropriate content on Facebook has allowed private photos to be made public, including those of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Facebook acquires Gowalla
Facebook has reportedly acquired location sharing start-up Gowalla for an undisclosed sum.

Spotify gets appy
Music streaming service Spotify adds apps to its platform, inviting third party developers to build music-based apps for the service.

Microsoft says Yahoo!
Microsoft is one of several other firms expected to make a bid for a minority stake in Yahoo.

Google+ welcomes business with open arms
Google+ has opened its social network up to businesses, allowing users to connect with their favourite brands online.

Sony takes control of Ericsson
Sony has bought out Ericsson to take full control of the mobile phone partnership that has lasted between the two companies for a decade.

TripAdvisor in hot water over 'red flag' feature
TripAdvisor faces legal action from disgruntled hoteliers over its "red flag" feature.

Brand pages coming soon to Google+
Google could cash in on Google+ in coming months as Vic Gundotra let slip that brand pages will be coming "imminently".

YouTube launches Merch Store
YouTube plans to sell goods such as concert tickets and music via a new Merch Store, soon to appear on the video sharing site.