Tagged: Personal & social Search

Google+ averts identity crisis
Google+ has updated its policy to allow the use of established pseudonyms on the social network.

Google+ phases out incoming stream
Google+ quietly announced it will phase out its 'incoming' stream in favour of other, more simplified features that do the same thing.

Twitter throws the first stone at Search plus Your World
Twitter reacts to Mountain View's Search plus Your World update, arguing it will negatively impact the microblogging site.

Google home page gets a makeover
Google is rolling out changes to its search home page in an effort to simplify the page, improve user experience and promote other services.

Facebook ordered to increase privacy by Irish regulators
After an investigation by Irish regulators, Facebook has agreed to tighten privacy and delete unneeded data.

Facebook introduces private Page messaging
Facebook introduces mechanism to allow brands and consumers to privately communicate with one another via a brand's Facebook Page.

PayPal takes aim at Groupon
PayPal announces its intention to enter the daily deals market, leaving industry heavyweight Groupon shaking in its boots.

Google gets Siri-ous about virtual assistant
Google acquires Alfred app-maker Clever Sense, as rumours over Google's attempts to get Siri-ous about its own virtual assistant continue.

Google starts graphing
The search seraph has rolled out its newest feature to the heavyweight browser - graphing functionality.

Google tracks Santa's movements
The NORAD Santa tracker is once again up and running, this year his progress can be tracked on Google Maps, Google Earth and Google+.