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Twitter secures its future by acquiring TweetDeck, enhancing its offer to power-users and brands in a bid to monetise tweets effectively.

Opera Mini refreshes iOS with a 90% data compression edge, zippy browsing, and sleek social sharing. Grab it free from the App Store.

Windows unveils Mango for Windows Phone, offering seamless integration and free updates for WP7 customers from autumn.

UK in uproar as footballer sues Twitter over super-injunction breach, igniting debate on free speech and privacy laws.

Macworld has teamed up with the author of the 'Mac at Work' book to present a webcast on getting the most out of your Mac in the workplace.

Twitter for Mac revamps with its first major update, introducing multitasking with multiple timelines, enhanced DMs, and more user-friendly features.

RIM introduces the BlackBerry Torch 9800 in NZ, blending touch with a slide-out keyboard, enhanced messaging, and social media integration.

Facebook has taken the online world by storm and is leaving a trail of casualties (Myspace who?) in its wake. Google is determined not to be one of them.

RockMelt's new iPhone app bridges social browsing between PCs, Macs, and mobile, offering a seamless experience across devices.

NetherRealm Studios wanted to include an Xbox-360-exclusive character in the new Mortal Kombat reboot, but circumstances prevented it.

Game Informer breaks news of Nintendo's upcoming console that's reportedly more powerful than both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.

Better Twitter and Facebook integration, as well as 78 bug fixes, have been released as part of the latest beta for the Chrome-based social browser.

At Auckland's SkyCity, telco leaders shared quips and confessions at Tel.Con 11, revealing the industry's lighter side amidst challenges.

Targeted attacks, social networking threats, mobile device security and attack toolkits are all on the rise, says Symantec.

Smartphone apps from Flip have been released for iPhone, iPad and Android devices alongside a new version of the FlipShare software.

Google revamps search: Now featuring social-network insights from friends, blending personal connections with web queries.

15-year-old Keenan Cahill, with his viral lip-synch acts, becomes a sensation, winning stars and millions online.

Flickr launches a new app for Windows Phone 7, enhancing photo sharing, alongside indispensable apps like DataMan and Orcon's usage tracker.

Google takes on social search, introducing the +1 button, letting users recommend content right when it matters.

Nintendo's glasses-free 3DS hits the market, captivating with striking 3D visuals and innovative augmented reality gaming, despite its short battery life.