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Twitter Tightens Security, But Is It Enough?
Twitter began an effort this week in hopes of preventing the spread of malicious links through its service. Sharing links is one of the most popular uses of Twitter, but it is also dangerous since spammer and hacker activity has recently been high on the site. As a result, users are led to inappropriate websites and in some cases, are forced to deal with malware attacks on their computer.
Search Dominates New Twitter Homepage
This week Twitter proudly launched a new homepage. The redesign contains many new features, but the most prominent one, by far, is the search box.
How Complaining Could Become Costly
Have you ever complained on Twitter? Most everyone has, but one lady is being sued for doing just that. Chicago resident, Amanda Bonnen, sent a tweet to a friend in May that said in part, “…Who said sleeping in a moldy apartment was bad for you? Horizon realty thinks it’s okay.”
Twitter Hack Sparking Security and Ethical Concerns
If you haven’t yet heard, the popular microblogging service Twitter was hacked. The hacker obtained access to the password of Twitter Co-founder Evan Williams’ email account, his wife’s email account, as well as the email accounts of other Twitter employees.
Twitter to Get a Nobel Peace Prize?
If you haven’t yet heard, rumors really are going around about Twitter getting a Nobel Peace Prize. It all started when former Deputy National Security Advisor Mark Pfeifle suggested it in an interview with Fox News. At first, most people scoff at the idea, but is it really that far out in left field?
Real-Time Search Engines Rush to Fill New Need
Twitter has produced a hot new trend: real-time search. There is hardly a day that goes by within the Internet industry that real-time search is not mentioned. To feed this new hunger for real-time information, real-time search engines such as Twitter Search, Scoopler, Collecta, Topsy, CrowdEye, and more are popping up all around.
Is Twitter Scaring Google?
There have been multiple reports that Twitter could replace Google. Twitter has quickly risen to become one of the most powerful sources on the Web. In 2008 alone, Compete found that the microblogging service grew 752 percent. Do you think this might make Google, the long-standing Internet giant, a tad-bit nervous or jealous?
What Comes Next in Social Media?
The coming of Oprah and Ashton Kutcher to Twitter brought a whole new meaning to the way the social site is perceived today and will be perceived in the future, according to social media expert Chris Brogan. He relates the situation to when the telephone came about saying that with Twitter, some will reject the service after a time, but there will still be newcomers anxious to get involved.
How Can I Compete with Oprah on Twitter?
Twitter is undoubtedly one of the hottest spots on the Web. As the site and its user base continue to grow and more celebrities and politicians jump on board, what impact does it have on the little guys? How can the average users and even the above average users compete with the famous ones?
Understanding the Scope of Twitter’s Reach
Although recent data shows that Twitter’s growth numbers for the month of May were flat, the microblogging service does not appear to be losing any popularity. Twitter has gone beyond being a reputation management tool and has now even been categorized as mainstream. Additionally, Brett Tabke believes Twitter is still evolving.