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Loose Tweets Sink Ships Full of Young British Women

Jeff Neumann · 06/14/11 07:15AM

The British Ministry of Defence is worried about oversharing military personnel and their oversharing families, so they've created a few videos that should really make everyone think twice about careless tweets and Facebook status updates. In the video above, after checking in on Foursquare (which should be a crime in itself), the young sailors are seen dancing with scary terrorists who were tipped off to their location in a nightclub by stalking their profiles. So now they're all up in our Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and probably even Myspace. That means no more tweets like, "I just disabled all security measures at ______ nuclear plant! LOL!" Ok? [Telegraph]

The Facebook Pump and Dump

Ryan Tate · 06/13/11 06:57PM

Someone is aggressively hyping Facebook to the financial community. Investors are being told the social network's value will double in 12 months — and quadruple over 18 months — to $100 billion. It sounds like someone has shares to unload.

Mark Zuckerberg Is Engaged, According to Bill Gates

Max Read · 06/12/11 02:52PM

Mazel tov to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his longtime girlfriend, med student Priscilla "Cilla" Chan, who are engaged! According to Bill Gates, at least, who seemed to let the news slip during an interview with The Daily Mail:

Check Out Mark Zuckerberg's Fancy Stationery

Maureen O'Connor · 06/10/11 01:10PM

Check out Mark Zuckerberg's fancy new stationery, featuring embossed paper that reads "FROM THE DESK OF MARK ZUCKERBERG, FOUNDER & CEO OF FACEBOOK." Ben Barry, a graphic designer who works at Facebook, explains its purpose:

Roommate Outs Newest Weiner Sext Partner

Max Read · 06/08/11 09:55PM

Another day, another Weiner cybergirlfriend. Meet Traci Nobles of Athens, Ga., whose roommate, against Nobles' wishes, emailed journalists "a private [Facebook] conversation between Weiner and Nobles." (It's more flirty than sexy). Nobles wouldn't provide more information. [LVS]

Anthony Weiner Admits to Sending Crotch Shot

Adrian Chen · 06/06/11 03:43PM

In a tearful statement to the media, Rep. Anthony Weiner this afternoon admitted he posted a picture of his own dick to Twitter. Not only that, he says he's engaged in "inappropriate" online communications with at least six other women.

Facebook Party Ends Up With 1,500 Attendees

Max Read · 06/05/11 03:35PM

A German teenager named Thessa forgot to make sure the Facebook "event" for her 16th birthday was set to private. So 15,000 people confirmed their attendance, and more than 1,500 showed up on her doorstep.

Sean Parker Trapped in Endless Nightmare of Awesome Parties

Adrian Chen · 06/03/11 11:43AM

Since being portrayed as a hard-partying tech playboy by Justin Timberlake in the Social Network, it has become impossible for Napster founder Sean Parker to have a party that is not a crazy blowout because of his new reputation. He tells the Post:

Mark Zuckerberg Says He's Being Framed

Ryan Tate · 06/02/11 02:24PM

It's all a forgery, Mark Zuckerberg says. The contract where he signs over Facebook ownership; the emails where he tries to swindle his business partner — all fakes from a known liar. Once a liar always a liar, right, Mark?

This Fetus Has a Facebook Page

Adrian Chen · 06/01/11 05:26PM

Facebook has been taking heat for letting kids under 13 use Facebook. So, people should be absolutely freaking out about this four-month-old fetus whose parents signed her up on Facebook and friended dozens of people.

Google Honcho Admits 'I Screwed Up' Against Facebook

Ryan Tate · 06/01/11 01:53PM

Eric Schmidt is sorry he let Facebook walk away with the entire social networking market. The Google chairman and CEO said he knew about the threat several years ago, but didn't address it. Distracted, much?

Brace Yourself, Gwyneth Paltrow Has Joined Facebook and Twitter

Richard Lawson · 06/01/11 10:37AM

Announcing herself this morning on the dual social networking platforms of Facebook and Twitter, pulsating cloud of wishes and light Gwyneth Paltrow has come roaring into the 21st century, ready to conquer the new media world just as she did country music.

Facebook Eyes a Billion Users

Ryan Tate · 05/31/11 04:35PM

Facebook is reportedly close to adding its 700 millionth user, indicating that the social network is on track to cross the billion person mark sometime in 2012. Good luck catching up, Google.

New Zealand Is Run By a Dangerous Planking Promoter

Jeff Neumann · 05/31/11 06:25AM

New Zealand PM John Key apparently doesn't mind the deadly, coma-inducing Australasian internet craze called planking. In fact, he supports it. In a picture posted to the Facebook group Planking New Zealand over the weekend, his son Max is seen planking in the premier's residence under the watchful eyes of his father. Just what kind of message is John Key sending to the youth of his nation?

Mark Zuckerberg Is Now Killing Animals with His Bare Hands

Ryan Tate · 05/26/11 06:13PM

Mark Zuckerberg has begun personally slaying animals for food, part of a resolution to fully appreciate the meat he eats. The Facebook CEO's slaughter has been wide ranging, claiming a goat, pig, chicken and a lobster.