Boost for rural broadband? BT uses ‘white space’ to speed up internet in Cornwall
BT is testing ‘white space technology’ (unused TV signals) in Cornwall in a bid to speed up broadband access in remote parts of the UK.
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Guest comment: Advertisers ignore identity theft at their peril
Social media has ignited a new level of engagement between advertisers and consumers, but can this level of oversharing leave people prone to identity thieves? Justin Schamotta, senior staff writer at Choose, explains how advertisers can avoid putting customers at risk while encouraging engagement and building loyalty.
Right to reply: American Express Twitter discounts signal rise of social shopping
American Express recently teamed up with Twitter and a number of retail partners, including H&M and Best Buy, to offer its customers the chance to get discounts by tweeting specific hashtags from the retailers. Jonathan Lakin, CEO at Global Dawn, discusses how social media is providing a rich mine of data for retailers…
‘Facebook for Muslims’: Salamworld set to launch in July
Billed as a ‘Halal Facebook’, a new social network for the global Muslim community is being prepared for launch during Ramadan in July.
Unilever rewards customers for watching ads via mobile app
Unilever is working with mobile rewards app Viggle to launch a new campaign for its Dove Men+Care range, that will ask men to check their phones and watch a video in exchange for free products.
Apple unveils 4G powered HD iPad
Apple has revealed the latest version of its iPad, featuring high speed 4G broadband and a high-definition screen that’s sharper than the average HD TV set, with prices starting from £399.
Apple reveals top 25 apps of all time
Apple has revealed the top 25 paid and free apps, in terms of downloads, from its app store, with games being the most popular category.
Google takes on iTunes with ‘Google Play’ app store
Google has rebranded its Android Market under the new name of Google Play, bringing together the internet giants various download stores in abid to challenge the likes of Apple and Amazon.
Video Viral of the Week: Dollar Shave Club- the new Old Spice?
This witty Old Spice-style video ad from the Dollar Shave Club might just shake-up the shaving industry and give Gillette something to worry about. Click below to see why it’s our video viral of the week…
The next big thing in social media? Pinterest gets 2m visits in UK
Pinterest, an online pinboard that lets people share images and interests, is starting to attract attention in the UK after soaring in popularity in the US, according to new figures.