Bebo’s UK losses revealed
Social networking site's profits fell 143% in 12 months to the end of May 2009, leading parent AOL to opt for sell-off or closure. By Mark Sweney
Media consumption on the increase
KPMG, which commissioned YouGov to examine the media consumption among 1,000 people found that those aged between 16 and 24 are more likely to pay for online content
Facebook puts faith in its software smarts to see off sexual predators
Leading social network argues that it prefers quiet use of sophisticated algorithms over public deterrents
OMG! @librarycongress to archive all tweets #posterity
US Library of Congress to acquire entire Twitter archive
ITV plans live tracking of leaders’ debate reactions – in studio and online
Online coverage of first prime-ministerial debate will feature 'sentiment tools' to show reaction of audience and Twitter users. By Mark Sweney
Twitter’s ad plan: what the web thinks
Twitter's plan to make money from "promoted tweets" drew contrasting reactions online
Twitter unveils ‘promoted tweets’ ad plan
Twitter to let advertisers pay for tweets to appear in search results
Why did it all go wrong for the once fashionable social network?
Bebo has failed to evolve in the way of Facebook and Twitter
Web 2.0: the new election superweapon
From Twitter and Facebook to viral ads and crowdsourcing, technology appears to offer parties powerful new ways to engage voters
Bebo faces closure or sale by AOL as members log off
Social networking site bought by internet giant for $850m has seen its number of global users dwindle to 12.8m
AOL wants to shut or sell declining Bebo
One-time rival of MySpace is losing battle of social network sites as parent company signals end to funding
If Twitter is right, Labour is set to win
A Japanese study found the most talked-about candidates usually win. Will the same be true for the UK's general election? By Jemima Kiss
Games developers celebrate tax breaks boost
Budget announcement will help the UK to compete in a growing global industry. By Keith Stuart
Quarter of eight-to-12-year-olds on Facebook, MySpace or Bebo
Young UK internet users creating social network profiles despite official age limit, annual Ofcom survey finds. By Mark Sweney
Tories make most friends on Facebook
Conservatives have mustered more connections than other parties, probably because of higher number of prospective candidates. By Mark Sweney