We're excited to be attending the Future of Web Apps Conference in London! Stay tuned for updates and posts from Michael Moore-Jones

We're excited to be attending the Future of Web Apps Conference in London! So watch out for the latest on new apps coming, maybe to an Android or iPhone near you. Stay tuned for updates and posts from Michael Moore-Jones

In a world where social media and the so-called “game layer” are constantly turning the most mundane tasks into opportunities for rewards, it seem like everything we do has the opportunity to be turned into Foursquare-like activity. But can the new wave of social gaming really change how people live their lives?

Welcome to our 11th episode of the Social-Lite - In this episode we look at the recent Facebook places roll out in New Zealand, the butt cam that went viral and we look at a simply genius idea from the 1 night team

In the last week we've seen Facebook places launch in Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan and a few hours ago some kiwi users have had the update too.

Foursquare can be a useful tool for book publishers.

Guest Contributor Cate Owen takes an in-depth look at the world of Location Based Services and how they're not as amazing as people make them out to be.

We had the opportunity to ask several businesses, agencies and individuals outside of New Zealand what they see as the key social media and tech trends in 2011.

Social Media and Tech trends for 2011 Series: Our Writer and app reviewer Nicole Ferreira looks at what will be the happening trends in 2011.

Social Media and Tech trends for 2011 Series: John Lai Creative Director and Co-founder of Social Media NZ look at what will be the happening trends in 2011.

A survey conducted by research company Pew in the US has concluded that a mere one percent of American adults are using 'geo-social' services on any given day

Here's a wrap-up of the announcements that were made at Facebook HQ today: Some of the announcement were, Facebook Deals feature, Facebook for the android, Facebook Places Api updates and more.

Our Weekly roundup of what happened in social media and technology world, and some popular articles from the site.

Our International Writer Nicole Ferreira takes a look at Facebook places from a business perspective. What forward thinking company, that you know has utilized Facebook Places well ?