Yahoo's Hulu bid reported at ‘$600m – $800m’
Yahoo has reportedly made a bid for video streaming site Hulu valued at between $600m and $800m, as CEO Marissa Mayer’s media buying spree continues.
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Amazon greenlights 5 original TV series after pilot poll
Amazon Studios has selected five original series to be available via the Internet retailer’s subscription video service starting later in 2013.
How to create a slow motion video: New tool from YouTube
Google latest YouTube tool lets users create video that plays at one eighth the speed of their original- and looks as if it was filmed with a high-speed camera. With viewer interest in the technique expected to rise as a result (cue plenty of ‘Matrix’ parodies), read our simple guide on how to create a … [Read more…]
How search really works: ICOMP video warns of over reliance on Google
With Google growing in dominance in the search sector, this video from ICOMP, the initiative for a competitive online marketplace, warns of the dangers of relying on Google search results for online research.
Cool or creepy? Just 1 in 10 Americans ‘would wear Google Glass’
Only one in 10 American smartphone owners say they would regularly wear Google’s upcoming augmented reality eyewear, citing ‘social awkwardness’ as a key off-putting factor, according to a new survey.
Video viral of the week: Kmart gets cheeky with ‘Ship My Pants’ ad
Sometimes juvenile humour is the key to consumer’s hearts- as shown by this ad for US retailer Kmart, getting tens of millions of viewers within weeks with an ad that repeats the phrase “Ship My Pants”… to promote its delivery service obviously.
Google gets tough on search spam with Penguin 2.0 update (video)
Google has made a major update to its Penguin search algorithm this week, as the internet giant looks to improve its search results by eliminating web spam.
Twitter adds two-factor security after hack attack
Twitter is beefing up security logins for users after recent high-profile hacking attacks.
Dove ‘Real Beauty’ sketches becomes most viewed online ad of the year
Dove’s latest viral marketing video ‘Real Beauty Sketches’ has racked up over 114 million views since its launch in April 2013.
Aardman, Sony and BinWeevils.com search for pop video animators
BinWeevils.com, the BAFTA award-winning social website for children has partnered with Aardman Animations (creators of Wallace & Gromit) and Sony Music to find the best pop video animator in the UK.