Who will Facebook buy next? Paddy Power serves up the odds
Betting firm Paddy Power has opened the betting on Facebook’s next acquisition following the social networks purchase of photo-sharing app Instagram.
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Citizen journalism – Latin America takes the lead
Attitudes to user-generated content differ around the world, with Latin America leading the world for ‘citizen journalism’, according to new research.
Scotland debuts ‘Lets Get Paid’ IT scheme for students
Government funded body e-Placement Scotland is calling for employers and students to get behind a new initiative: ‘Let’s Get Paid’. The initiative aims to promote the importance of offering paid work experience for computing and IT students in Scotland.
Facebook buys Instagram for $1bn
Facebook has bought Instagram for a massive $1bn (£629m). The popular photo-sharing smartphone app crossed its tipping point last year. Learning from the experience of the sluggish response to Twitter, Facebook has acted in a way that’s fast, determined and retains its leadership in photosharing.
Google tests augmented reality glasses
Google has revealed details of its research into augmented reality glasses, as part of a bid to introduce wearable computing into the mainstream technology industry.
Controversial Skype ads attack Facebook and Twitter
Internet telephony firm has launched a controversial outdoor ad campaign suggesting some of the world’s biggest social networks are ‘degrading humanity’.
Sundays and Tuesday ‘most engaging days for brands on social media’
Sunday is the most engaging day for FMCG and telecoms brands on social media, while Tuesdays are best for Automotive sector, according to new research.
24/7 Real Media re-brands as 24/7 Media
24/7 Real Media WPP’s digital marketing technology company has unveiled a new name and brand: 24/7 Media, Inc.
iPhones to drive Apple’s value ‘past $1 trillion by 2014’
Apple is set to become the world’s first 41 trillion company by 2014, according to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, boosted by sales of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers.
Harry Potter e-books sell over £1m in 3 days
Pottermore’s Harry Potter e-book sales were worth “over £1m” in the first three days following publication on 27th March.