Tech and social media news
Rio Ferdinand is not slow in coming forward when he wants to air his views on certain subject matters, his latest is regarding how his team Manchester United overtook rivals Liverpool last season in the league title record. He only mentioned this in reference due to the fact that Anfield players … [Read more...]
Online social networking site Twitter is growing in user numbers by the day and since its launch back in 2006, it’s gained over 200 million. Users range from the everyday person through to some pretty big celebrity names. As well as following an individual(s) on the site and tweeting, it is … [Read more...]
Twilight Saga fans excitement builds to a crescendo as the latest film in the series draws closer to its premiere. However following this build up can lead avid watchers into a world of Internet viruses through no fault of their own. … [Read more...]
Although many of us know how popular sites such as Facebook and Twitter have become, they are still overlooked with what they can achieve for individuals, businesses, charities and so on. The use of social media as its known, is a subject we touch on from time to time, and as well as giving you … [Read more...]
Tomorrow, the world will hold a two-minute silence to remember those that lost their lives in wars past and present. Remembrance Day symbolized by the red poppy, will see many attending special memorials throughout the globe, this includes many sites across the Internet. … [Read more...]
Firefox users can now enjoy the latest version of the search engine, Firefox 8.0. From its introduction it took nearly 7 years to get to version 4.0, but since then the last 8 months have brought us up to the 8.0. … [Read more...]
Social networking greatness has of course been observed from sites such as Facebook and Twitter already, but we still wonder how Google’s new Google+ networking site will fair against its rivals? From time to time we update you with changes to the site as well as practical advice. On the 24th … [Read more...]
We may have caught a glimpse of the new Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime back in October, but it was a case of hanging on for an official launch announcement. The October sneak unveiling performed by Jonney Shih, Asus CEO, at the AsiaD conference in Hong Kong whet our appetites, and now we can bring … [Read more...]
The popularity of dance-based games has seen an influx of new releases, with new versions coming out, the need to add that little something extra to entice gamers is all important. In conjunction with Dance Central 2, Microsoft Studios has released just that. … [Read more...]
With just two days to go until the 11th November, a poignant date on our yearly calendar when we remember those that have lost their lives in wars past and present, the world of football is engaged in a battle of words, against the wearing of poppies during games. … [Read more...]
The social networking site Twitter has today given tribute to two individuals who have passed away, the first reported on this morning of legendary boxer Joe Frazier, and the second that of Red Arrows pilot who today lost his life, when he was ejected from his Red Arrow flying machine whilst on the … [Read more...]
Here at OSM, we’ve reported on many Google Doodles that spring up on the search engine’s home page from time to time. Either marking an anniversary of an event, individual’s birthday or a time on the yearly calendar such as Halloween, the Doodles bring us much enjoyment. … [Read more...]
Today as you head on over to search engine Google, you will be met with yet another new Doodle, this time we are celebrating the life and work of scientist Marie Curie. As you can see from the Doodle, Curie who later went on to receive two Nobel prizes, is sat at her workbench. Where as some of … [Read more...]
People around the country are waking to news of a terrible incident that happened on the M5 last night. At 8.30pm 27 vehicles were involved in a collision on the busy motorway near Taunton Somerset, which left cars and lorries ablaze. … [Read more...]
Although Facebook since its initial launch back in 2004, is growing in user numbers by the day and behind Google is the next searched for website, users are becoming increasingly frustrated by the changes made in relation to data security settings. … [Read more...]
Pop sensation Justin Bieber who pulled at fans’ heart strings with his single “Baby,” is now defending himself with rumors that he has fathered a baby boy who was born in July. News comes as a 20-year old fan by the name of Mariah Yeater claims that after Bieber finished his concert at Los … [Read more...]
Social media and its use is now becoming a popular tool for the individual and for organisations big or small. When we talk about social media, we are often referring to the use of social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter or even professional site LinkedIn and how their use can in the long … [Read more...]
For a time now, social networking sites such as Facebook have been criticized not just for the way in which they conduct their privacy constraints, but also for the sites in general being accessible to just about everybody. … [Read more...]
Online social networking site Twitter is no stranger to the world of football and it’s players, and for a while now we’ve been reporting on some landing themselves in hot water. The latest is that of England and Chelsea captain “John Terry.” … [Read more...]
Thoughts today are with radio and TV’s Sir Jimmy Savile who passed away at the age of 84 after suffering from pneumonia, he was two days off celebrating his 85th birthday. … [Read more...]
It might not be Halloween just yet, but the weekend is here, and is the best time to go out to parties or other such events. Most of you will already know what you will be dressing up as, but for those who still have no idea, then you will be pleased that YouTube is there to help, as they are now … [Read more...]
Social networking is a funny thing, yes we know how successful Facebook has become, but we are now beginning to see more of us thinking more towards privacy than sharing. There is no denying that these services are a worry for some, but what if there was a way where you could share socially while … [Read more...]
Online social networking site Facebook since its initial launch back in 2004, is now home to some 800 million users and the number is continually rising. Although the site provides a good communication tool between users and the outside world, it has and still comes with negative comments, the main … [Read more...]
Manager of 25 years Alex Ferguson described Manchester United’s 6-1 defeat against Manchester City, as “the worst result in his history,” and that’s without the humiliation that fans would have felt at the time. Added to the shame, the side lost on their own turf. It was hoped that after … [Read more...]
The social media frenzy is being taken up by a whole host of people even within the world of politics. Today it’s the turn of a campaign that is hoped to bring success to President Obama’s 2012 presidential popularity. Back in 2008, a large percentage of Obama’s fan base was of the younger … [Read more...]
