#Techfugees looks for digital solutions to global refugee crisis
A new initiative looking for digital solutions for the global refugee crisis is calling on tech firm to submit their ideas, ahead of a conference at 10 Downing Street this week.
Author: Robin Langford
Samsung brings mobile ad blocking to its browser
Samsung has become the latest player to allow ad blocking by default, pre-installing the filtering software on its latest Android phones.
Microsoft tests underwater data centre to cut cooling costs
Microsoft is heading underwater for its latest data centre, in a bid to tackle high energy costs and control the carbon footprint.
Mobile ads now account for four-fifths of Facebook ad revenue
A surge in video views that has boosted advertising spending contributing to a bumper final quarter for Facebook.
Driverless cars set for London’s roads
The design for the first driverless cars to be tested on the streets of London has been revealed.
Facebook revamps likes with ‘Reactions’ global launch
Facebook has finally updated its ‘like’ button with a series of emojis dubbed ‘reactions, which are being rolled out gloablly this week.
Amazon shares plunge despite doubling profits
Amazon shares have fallen 12% in after-hours trading as quarterly results missed Wall Street expectations, despite getting twice as much profit.
Is Crowdfunding the new Seed-Funding?
A new series of reports, published this week, reveals that Kickstarter-style rewards crowdfunding is now a global phenomenon providing seed-funding to entrepreneurs across 222 countries and creating an unprecedented ongoing wave of innovation.
Security fears stop half of Brits sharing personal data
Nearly three-quarters (72%) of UK consumers online are concerned about the level of protection given to the personal information they share with brands and organisations online, according to new research.
Eyeota gets $7m funding boost for local audience data
Local audience data firm Eyeota, the global leader for local audience data, announced today that it has raised US$7 million in Series A funding.