Mar 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
Social analytics firm Socialbakers has released data on the Formula 1 drivers and teams, revealing Facebook fans and engagement stats on each. Jensen Button lead the pack, seeing a 28% increase in engagement from his Facebook fans. The statistics were published before...
Mar 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
Of the 10 most important features user expect of their banking mobile apps, for only three is provision by the banks adequate, according to the results of a new survey. The study, from MyPrivateBanking Research, compared the features integrated into the mobile apps...
Mar 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Nearly 37 percent of smartphone users in the top 5 European countries (France, Germany, UK, Italy and Spain) have accessed news sites via an app or browser in January 2012, showing an increase of 74 percent over the past year, according to new research. The study,...
Mar 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
London’s Overground train passengers will be able to access 60 minutes of free wifi per day with the introduction of hotspots in 56 stations. The service, provided by The Cloud (owned by BSkyB) will be free to begin with but it eventually become a pay as you go...
Mar 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Apple’s iPad has grown 150% this year, and can expect a steady growth rate next year too, according to a report. According to one of the most esteemed market analysts, Horaţiu Dediu from Asymco, Apple has managed to double the amount of handsets sold every year. On...
Mar 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
With the 2012 political season in full swing, Americans are flocking to the Internet for news surrounding the presidential candidates. So which candidate sites are drawing the most visitors? Nielsen profiled the voter-aged (18+) audience to the official campaign sites...
Mar 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Farmville creator Zynga has bought Omgpop, as the Farmville creator looks to expand beyond its Facebook platform and into mobile games. New York-based Omgpop rose into prominence six weeks ago when it released Draw Something, currently the top title on Apple’s App...
Mar 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Former dial-up internet star NetZero has launched a new service in the US, offering entry-level wireless broadband to users who don’t want to be locked into a pricey long-term contract. Former dial-up internet star NetZero has launched a new service in the US,...
Mar 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
LoveFilm customers are now streaming more films online than they are renting DVDs, the company has revealed. In February, the Amazon-owned company saw the number of movies and TV shows accessed through internet-connected devices exceed DVDs, Blu-rays and games rented...
Mar 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Google has secured intellectual rights to a system that would serve ads based on environmental conditions, according to a new report. The report, from PC World Magazine, quotes Google as saying the forward-looking patent was useful for its portfolio, but it had no...
Mar 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Nearly half (44%) of large companies intend to submit a ‘dot Brand’ application, but few are aware of the limited application period, according to a new survey. The study, from registry services provider Afilias, found that 82 percent of major brands are aware of the...
Mar 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
TagMan has launched a new tool to measure conversion losses resulting from slow page load speeds. The new Conversion Loss Calculator allows marketers to plug in specific data about their own websites and returns information showing the direct impact of slow-loading...
Mar 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
At yesterday’s budget, Chancellor George Osborne outlined the Government’s plans to make the UK Europe’s technology centre, with broadband as a cornerstone of its business policies. The new plans will see the UK Government’s expand its funding...
Mar 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
Sky is set to launch a web TV services, offering non-Sky customers the chance to view its programs online on monthly or pay-per-view basis. The streaming service will launch this summer, intially offering access to Sky Movies. The broadcaster plans to introduce other...
Mar 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
Google’s Chrome narrowly became the world’s top internet browser for the first time on Sunday 18 March 2012, following a brief surge in use across India, Russia and Brazil, according to new data. The findings, from web analytics firm StatCounter found...
Mar 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
Sony’s has unveiled a news report teaser video for ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ as part of a new viral campaign for this summer’s blockbuster movie. See below to see why it’s our video viral of the week… The original viral website, which launched alongside the...
Mar 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
Mobile Interactive Group has struck a partnership with zeebox, to offer a social payments app for TV shows. The new tool will enable smartphone users to socially interact and chat via Facebook and Twitter, access TV programme information, and buy what they see on...
Mar 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Google Analytics has launched a new tool called Social Reports today, designed to help marketers measure the return on investment for social media activities. E-retailers that have e-commerce tracking enabled on the free version of Google Analytics will be able to...
Mar 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
The number of emails reaching the inbox is rapidly decreasing and consequently, email marketers are continuing to pour money down the drain, according to a new report. The study, from email certification firm Return Path, shows that in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle...
Mar 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Amazon has bought warehouse-robotics company Kiva Systems for $775m in cash. Amazon will use Kiva’s technology to improve productivity by bringing the products directly to employees to pick, pack and stow, according to the company. Kiva’s robots don’t make...
