Microsoft starts phasing out Internet Explorer
Microsoft is axing support for older versions of its Internet Explorer browser, urging Windows users to upgrade to the newest version or begin using new browser Microsoft Edge.
Author: Robin Langford
Oculus Rift founder admits pricing blunder
Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey has accepted blame for the backlask over the unexpected high price of the virtual reality headset.
Yahoo to cut 10% more of workforce
Yahoo is planning to cut its workforce by at least 10% as part of a cost cutting drive, according to a news report.
Periscope puddle: How brands waded in to a social media spectacle
On a wet Wednesday in the UK, thousands of people tuned in to watch a live stream of a large puddle in Newcastle, with a number of high-profile brands dipping their toes into the Twitter frenzy.
Oculus Rift goes on sale in March for $599
Facebook has confirmed a March date for the consumer launch its Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, priced at a hefty $599 (plus shipping costs).
The rise of voice search: Youngsters talking to their phones
For most consumers, voice-powered search tools on mobile are yet to make a big impact; according to Global Web Index’ global data from our 34 markets, less than a fifth of online adults are regularly using them, putting them some distance behind traditional search engines.
Half of consumers ‘would pay extra for a privacy-friendly app’
Over two fifths of global mobile consumers are are “reluctant sharers” of their personal data, but 21% of mobile users currently take no action to secure their device, according to new research.
Virgin Active targets New Year gym goers with #emojivation emojis
To coincide with the surge in New Year’s gym sign ups, Virgin Active has created an ‘emojivation pack’ to help people share how they get active across social media platforms.
Right to reply: Twitter’s new 10k limit- a new blogging platform for brands?
Following the news that Twitter is considering upping its character limit to 10,000 Mark Slade, Managing Director EMEA, Opera Mediaworks, comments looks at how the move could alter the approach of mobile advertisers.
Twitter mulls ditching 140 character limit
Twitter is considering ditching its 140-character limit in tweets, expanding it to a whopping 10,000 characters.