Global Personals launches ‘Silver Surfer’ dating network
GlobalPersonals.co.uk, the largest privately owned online dating company in Europe, today announced that it has launched a network dedicated to the over 50’s market.
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Males drive surge in mobile dating
Young adult males factor prominently in the increase in Europeans accessing dating sites on their mobile phones, according to new research.
Web security: Turkey and Russia ‘most risky places to surf the net’
Where in the world are you most likely to be hit by a malicious computer attack or virus? According to the results of AVG Technologies’ first ever Global Threat Index, it’s the Caucasus region, with Web surfers in Turkey, Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan all being the most likely to face threats while online.
Google hires 200 Ireland staff to boost location tools
Google is all set to hire 200 employees for Google Dublin office, as the search giant looks to expand its location services.
Facebook’s CEOP abuse button ‘a success’
More than 200 Facebook users have reported suspicious behaviour online since the launch of an anti-abuse application last month, according to new figures.
Online video: TV still king in US, Asians rely on mobile video
People in China watch half as much television each day as Americans, but they are more likely to catch video on computer or mobile phones, according to new research.
Right to reply: Google changes will make advertising attractive for comparison sites
Bigmouthmedia reports that Google’s latest changes to its trademark policy will make pay-per-click advertising more attractive for comparison sites.
The future is wireless
In recent weeks, BT’s Genie Internet company has cut a deal with record company EMI Group, to deliver music news to mobile users registered with its portal service, while its Cellnet division has partnered with Freeserve to develop mobile services for the ISP’s subscribers. Nor have developments been restricted to the UK. In Germany, Lycos … [Read more…]
UK banks upped internet presence
Barclays in the UK, Deutsche Bank in Germany and French bank Credit Lyonnais are planning a move towards pan-European Internet banking said the report. Differences in regulations between countries are a stumbling block for banks that plan to offer cross-border services in Europe, but increased convergence is expected in the next few years.
Women get Ready2 shop, socialise and divorce
Divorce, health, beauty and socialising are just some of the topics which will be covered in the Ready2.com umbrella site which is set for launch next April. Ready2Shop, which was founded by fashion commentators Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine, will remain as a separate brand but will link to the various channels within the main … [Read more…]