Facebook is killing text messagingWe’ve heard many times and from multiple sources that text messaging is declining. There are multiple reasons for this (BlackBerry Messenger, Apple’s iMessage, and even WhatsApp), but the biggest one is Facebook (Messenger).  Despite Huge Facebook User Pool, Millions Still Say, ‘No, Thanks’They say they don’t want Facebook. They insist they don’t need Facebook. They say they’re living life just fine without the … Facebook offers 50.6 million more shares, new $34-$38 price rangeFacebook has increased its IPO price range from $28-$35 to $34-$38 per share, and is also selling 50.6 million more shares. Facebook will thus raise between $13.19 billion and $14.75 billion. Facebook criticised over data download toolThe update gives people an “expanded archive” of their activity on Facebook letting them see friend requests and login locations. Teacher’s aide fired for refusing to hand over Facebook passwordYou can add this one to the short but growing list of employers demanding access to Facebook accounts. After refusing to give her Facebook password to her supervisors, Kimberly Hester was fired by Lewis Cass Intermediate School District from her job as an aide to Frank Squires Elementary in Cassopolis, Michigan. She is now fighting a legal battle with the school district. Facebook hit by technical problem across EuropeFacebook was unavailable for a number of users mostly across Europe on Wednesday due to “technical difficulties”. Yahoo and Facebook patent fightThe foundering Web pioneer reportedly wants the social-networking giant to license 10 to 20 patents related to advertising and Web page personalization. Political donors and Facebook’s IPOWith social network giant Facebook officially gearing up for its initial public offering, the company’s top executives and largest investors are poised for a historic windfall. Zynga shares soar on Facebook IPOThe social-gaming company’s stock has risen by more than 14 percent at times, as investors responded positively to the company’s strong ties with Facebook. Facebook could be worth $200BFacebook has defined the social era of computing–and the companies that defined the previous eras of computing each command market values of $200 billion or more. Facebook should get there, too.
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