Android faces probe in Russia after Yandex protest
Russia’s most popular search engine Yandex has asked the state anti-monopoly watchdog to investigate Google for possibly violating Russian antitrust law.
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Sony smart glasses up for pre-order
Sony is to start selling a test edition of its augmented reality eyewear, just weeks after Google announced it was postponing a similar project.
Facebook debuts ‘relevance scoring’ for ads
Facebook has added relevance scores to its adverts to let people see the ones most relevant to them, as the social network continues to lure advertisers away from rival Google.
Six Nations marketing: Brands must tackle tech to convert rugby fans
With the Six Nations tournament well underway and the World Cup coming later this year, new research reveals that over half of rugby fans (52%) multi-task on their smartphones when they watch rugby at home on the TV and this ‘second-screening’ is not just a sofa habit, with 44% of fans also multi-tasking at the … [Read more…]
File sharing stalwart Rapidshare to close next month
Popular file sharing site Rapidshare will close next month, hit by the rise of streaming services and a crackdown on piracy.
Web stat firms Kantar and ComScore join forces
ComScore has formed a strategic alliance with Kantar outside of the US, in a financial deal that will see the two combine their products, data assets, technology, research and relationships.
Can Pinterest succeed as an ad platform?
Pinterest has quietly and steadily grown not only its audience but also its business prospects over the past few years. As Pinterest rolls out its own native advertising unit , market research firm ComScore looks at how the social scrapbooking site can compete with the likes of Facebook and Twitter as a viable ad option … [Read more…]
Twitter debuts Vine for kids
Twitter has launched a child-friendly version of its video sharing app, Vine, letting them watch pre- approved videos through a new interface.
eCommerce predictions for 2015: From Webrooming to Mobile Shopping
There will be a continuing shift to mobile advertising, cross device solutions and native formats, resulting in improved return on ad spend for marketers during 2015, according to a new report forecasting ecommerce trends for the coming year.
Google invests in SpaceX rocket program
SpaceX, the independents space exploration programme backed by billionaire Elon Musk, has won a $1bn (£660m) investment from Google and Fidelity Investments to boost innovation in space transport and satellite manufacturing.