Samsung ditches Android for Tizen with second smartwatch range
Samsung has showcased its second attempt at smartwatches, with two new versions of its Gear range, running on its own Tizen operating system rather than Android.
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Lovefilm Instant becomes Amazon Prime Instant Video
Amazon Prime and Lovefilm are to merge, creating a new Prime Instant Video service that combines movie streaming with the online retail firm’s next day delivery.
Mozilla planning $25 smartphone
Mozilla has shown off a prototype for a $25 (£15) smartphones, aimed at the developing world.
Online advertising revenues in New Zealand hits $400m
Online advertising spend in New Zealand surpassed $400 million in 2013, according to a report by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IABNZ) and PwC.
In an Internet hour: How Australia spends its time on the web
Social media is the most popular activity online for Australians, followed by services such as email and chat, according to new research.
Online ad spend in Australia surpasses $1bn
Online advertising has continued its strong growth in Australia, exceeding AUD$1 billion in the September 2013 quarter while recording 25% growth year-on-year and 4.6% on the preceding quarter, according to a report.
Who uses social media in New Zealand?
2.8 million people accessed a social media site in New Zealand during November 2013, according to new research.
Bubble or brilliance? Five reasons why Facebook paid $19bn for WhatsApp
Facebook bought WhatsApp for an eye-opening $19bn (£11.4bn) this week- causing the stock market and analysts alike to question the social network’s confidence in its own growth. But how did Zuckerberg justify the hefty price tag that could have bought him 19 Instagrams? We look at five reasons why the deal might not be quite … [Read more…]
Google tests ‘Project Tango’- a smartphone that sees your surroundings
Google has revealed its latest foray into mobile mapping technology with ‘Project Tango’- a new smartphone with sensors that track the position of the smartphone in a full 3D space- with the added ability to map what’s outside the phone.
Europeans spend 18% more time using apps than Americans – report
In contrast to common perceptions, the European user base represents a huge opportunity for companies with a mobile presence, according to a new study.