Google Glass finally goes on sale in US (but still as a test edition)
Google Glass is now on sale to anyone in the US for the price of £1,500, as the next phase of the ‘Explorer Program’ goes to the public.
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Netflix accounts for third of all US internet traffic- as piracy drops
Netflix increased its share of fixed-line Internet traffic in North America in the first half of 2014, accounting for 34% of data flowing to consumers during peak times, up from 32% in the latter half of 2013.
Sizmek debuts single tag for all screens for cross-campaign measurement
Sizmek has launched a single tag solution for video campaigns across all screens, including desktop, smart phone, tablet and connected TV, giving advertisers a simplified process for managing multiscreen video campaigns.
Video viral of the week: Coke drones deliver ‘happiness from the skies’ in Singapore
Guest workers make up a significant part of Singapore’s total workforce, but often get little recognition for their labour. Coca-Cola Singapore and the Singapore Kindness Movement embarked on a project to bring “Happiness from the Skies”, to show that a little kindness goes a long way to bring Singaporeans and guest workers closer. See why … [Read more…]
BBC digital World Cup coverage targets ‘second screeners’ with player cam
The BBC has announced its plans for its coverage of this year’s FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil across TV, PC/laptop, tablet and smartphone platforms- taking advantage of the rising number of people using mobile devices while watching TV.
Oculus Rift wants virtual reality world with a billion users
Oculus Rift, the virtual reality firm bought by Facebook for $2bn last month, has revealed its ambitions to create a massive game world populated by as many as one billion users.
AOL announces digital content line-up with James Franco and Ellen DeGeneres
AOL has announced a slate of original programming at its Digital Content NewFront in Brooklyn, featuring stars such as James Franco, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zoe Saldana, and Ellen DeGeneres.
Video viral of the week: ‘Most boring ad ever made’ gets exciting viewing figures
Forget dancing babies, star-studded ensembles and big budget action- this 45 minute video of a Leica Camera being polished has created quite a stir on the internet for being the most tedious ad ever created. See why it’s our video viral of the week below…
Twitter shares dive as growth slows
Shares in Twitter dropped to their lowest levels since the company’s stock market flotation this week, as it reported slower than expected user growth and a net loss of $132- but ad revenues reached $226m.
Mozilla revamps Firefox with focus on customisation
Mozilla has launched a new version of its Firefox web browser, featured a ramp if new customisation options as the firm looks to complete with Internet Explorer, Chrome and Safari in the fast moving sector.