8 Feb
Nokia Ovi Maps (navigation software)
Nokia has launched a new navigation software that has reached over 1 million downloads within its first week
Since its availability on January 21 2010, Ovi Maps has been downloaded over 1.4 million times. Ranging from 74 countries and 46 different languages, it provides directional information for drivers and pedestrians. With Nokia having 39% of the global smartphone market, and being the second provider (first to Google) of offering a free downloadable navigation service, they are moving steadily in the right direction.
Source – BBC
.8 Feb
Teen Micro-blogging
A study conducted in the United States has shown that a percentage of younger teenagers from ages 12 to 17 are using more mobile forms of communication.
The survey indicated that the teens in those age groups prefer short messages over social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter (micro-blogging) rather than continuous blogging.  It also showed a raise in blogging for adults of age 30 and over. This indicates a raise from the 2007’s – 7% to a now 11% in 2009 which leaves an overall of the Internet’s population of bloggers at roughly 10%.
Source – BBC
.21 Jan
The Internet and social networks aid Haiti
Social networks along with many other internet services and websites are all in cooperation to help Haiti in its time of crisis.
As the earthquake occurred, data and voice communication to and from Haiti has been on a constant raise. To compensate for this boom in telecommunication, satellite networks have been configured to allow for more data communication in and out of Haiti. Twitter has become the main social networking site for communication whilst the Facebook and Google have produced a “missing person’s list”.
Google have taken steps by developing a crisis response webpage where support and disaster relief can be given to the needy country.
A Facebook group called “Earthquake Haiti” has also been created to provide even more aid to Haiti.
On Twitter, floods of tweets from groups tagged “#rescumehaiti”  and “#relativesinhaiti”  have risen to aid in rescue and the finding of loved ones.
.21 Jan
Bill Gates joins Twitter
From since the launch of Twitter there have been a few fake accounts of Mr. Gates created but now only one is authentic.
Bill Gates, former boss of Microsoft has joined the social networking site Twitter and currently has over 250,000 followers making him one of the most popular members of the site.
.21 Jan
Internet Explorer faults
Microsoft has stated that they will patch their browser of a security hole that allowed Chinese hackers to steal sensitive user information.
The patch was announced to be released today (21st January, 2010), which should demolish the browser’s security flaws. This fault in Microsoft’s browser allowed Firefox to gain more market share in Europe.
The attacks on prestigious web-associated companies; Google, Adobe, Microsoft (to name a few), are beginning to become more prevalent and Google is starting to take action.
Source – BBC
.29 Nov
Wikipedia's loss of editors
Well over 49,000 editors have departed from Wikipedia in (the first quarter)Q1 of 2009.
Wikipedia has lost 10 times more editors in 2009 as opposed to the 4,900 from last year. The company claims that its recent loss has not had a massive effect as it still contains a stable number of editors. The amount of editors Wikipedia has is static as anyone who makes 5 or more edits is considered an editor.
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