Sky is to test an online news and sports service next year, dedicated to local content from Tyne and Wear, as the broadcaster looks to capitalise on the demand for local online content and the lucrative online classifieds market.
OnLive, a new online gaming system that gives users access to next-generation games via the internet with no need for a console, has gone live in the UK.
Online video-sharing site Vimeo is launching a own music store to make licensing tracks more affordable.
In an example of ‘crowd-sourcing’ at its best, online gamers have solved an AIDS enzyme puzzle that has stumped scientists for nearly a decade, providing a break-through for potentially life-saving drug developments.
US DVD rental and streaming business Netflix is rebranding its DVD by mail service and adding the option of game rentals to its existing.
YouTube has added an editing tool, letting users make changes to their video clips after they have been uploaded.
Facebook could be on the verge of revamping its music services, including a standalone music platform, according to news reports.
Brits aged between 15-24 are the most likely to be exposed to online video ads and smartphone ads, according to new research.
Mobile and video advertising are gaining traction in the UK, reaching a sizeable percentage of the total audience, according to new research.
Virgin Media Business has struck a £100m deal with mobile networks Everything Everywhere and Three, to boost 3G-based Internet access for all three customer bases in the UK.