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Twitter IPO Factbox: Shares to Tank or Soar?
As the social media giants starts trading shares, IBTimes UK takes a look at the key facts
WPP Study: B2B Brands Not Using Social Media Properly
Maxus, a branch of WPP, finds 70% of business people saying B2B failing to harness social media.
Facebook Revenue up 60% on Strong Mobile Growth
Facebook has smashed analyst expectations with over $2 billion in revenue thanks to huge growth on mobile.
UK Weather Latest: 99mph Winds Shut Down Train Network
Millions of commuters were facing epic Monday morning chaos as a super-storm battered southern England overnight.
Hundreds Gather for 'Justice for Daisy Coleman' Rally in Maryville [PHOTOS]
Hundreds show support and demand justice for teenager allegedly raped in Missouri.
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks: Tips and Tricks
A look at some tip and tricks in OS X 10.9 Mavericks, including Do Not Disturb, the updated Finder, and iCloud Keychain.
Facebook Returns for Some Following Global Service Disruption
Some Facebook users report it service back in full operation but company yet to comment.
One in Five Children Under 11 Admit Meeting Online Strangers
18% of children aged 9-11 meet up with online strangers, as a third receive no guidance on safe web use.
Facebook Now Treating Teenagers as Adults as Sex Predators Circle
Facebook has removed restrictions previously preventing children aged 13 to 17 from posting content publicly.
Twitter CEO and Senior Engineering VP Took Home More Than $10m in 2012
Extravagant awards are thanks to a shortage of high-level engineering executives.
Digital Ad Spend Hits Record High as Britons Spend One in 12 Waking Minutes Online
Growing smartphone adoption and online entertainment sees ad spent reach record high of £3bn for first half of 2013.
Google Consultant: Mobile Advertising Success All About Engagement and Fun
The vast majority of smartphone users do nothing productive which is a great opportunity for advertisers
California Bans 'Revenge Porn' and Promises to Jail Residents who Post Naked Pictures of Exes
Governor Jerry Brown announces ban on 'revenge porn'.
Virtual Tombstones and Tattoos from Cremated Remains Increasingly Popular
DIY tributes to mourn the dead are growing in popularity, researchers find.
Freemium, In-App Purchases and the Psychology of Gaming
Gaming consultant and author Nicholas Lovell explains in-app purchases and the psychology of gaming.
BlackBerry Buyout: Ten Years of Boom and Bust
As BlackBerry looks set to be bought for $4.7bn, IBTimes UK looks back over ten years of boom and bust for the Canadian phone maker.
iPhone 5s Fingerprint Security Bypassed by German Computer Club [VIDEO]
Apple iPhone 5s Touch ID fingerprint security was by-passed by German Chaos Computer Club, video claims.
Eight-Year-Olds Blackmailed into Performing Webcam Sex Acts by Paedophiles
Research finds young children are being sexually abused by people who target them online.
Syrian Electronic Army Hacks Multiple Twitter Accounts of Fox TV Network
Fox TV is latest victim of the pro-Assad group of hackers known as the Syrian Electronic Army.
One in 10 Children Aged Five Owns a Mobile Phone
Survey finds 9% of five-year-olds own a mobile phone, while children on average receive their first phone aged 11.
Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Wall Hacked to Highlight Security Bug
Security researcher Khalil Shreateh posted on Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook wall to prove a bug he had found.
Facebook Targets PayPal With Mobile Payments Tool
Facebook is testing a payments tool to help streamline shopping through mobile apps for its users.
Digital Fingerprint Used Against You in Cyber-Attacks
A newly developed tool highlights how information we share online can be used in cyber-attacks against us.
Motorola Begins Reinvention With Customisable Moto X
Motorola has begun its reinvention under Google with the Moto X which features touchless control and a quick capture camera.
New Edward Snowden Leak 'Reveals Inner Workings of NSA's Surveillance Tool'
Documents leaked by Edward Snowden reveal XKeyscore tool gives NSA access to email content and Facebook messages.
Russian Politician Proposes Online Swear Ban
Russian politician proposes online swearing ban to protect children.
Facebook Stock Nears IPO Price After Shaky Debut
Facebook's stock price rises 7% in heavy trading on Tuesday.
55,000 Sign Twitter Abuse Petition After Jane Austen Campaigner Receives Rape Threats
Petition demanding improvement to Twitter's abuse procedures reaches 50,000 signatures in wake of Caroline Criado-Perez threats.
Employees are 'Weakest Link' in Cyber Security Chain
Having the best cyber-security defences in the world means nothing if your employees are loose lipped with company secrets, there is nothing that to protect you.
Find My Phone: How to Track Down a Lost or Stolen Smartphone
Our guide to tracking down or erasing the data from a lost or stolen iOS, Android, Windows or BlackBerry smartphone.