The right to disappear from the Web? EU could fine websites for privacy lapses
The European Commission has launched a controversial bid to force web giants such as Google or Facebook to give users more control over their personal data or face fines.
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iPhones and iPads drive record sales at Apple
Technology giant Apple has reported its best quarter ever for revenue and earnings as it sold more iPhones, iPads and Mac computers than in any three-month period in its history.
Yahoo display ad sales dip as new CEO takes charge
Yahoo has posted declines in profit and sales this week, as the struggling internet giant looks to turnaround its fortunes under new Chief Executive Scott Thompson.
Middle managers ‘under most pressure’ at work- poll
UK middle managers are feeling the squeeze as a result of the economic downturn, according to new research.
Amaze creates Facebook app for LateRooms
Discount hotels specialist LateRooms.co has appointed full service marketing and technology company, Amaze, to create a Facebook application (app) that socialises its hotel booking process.
Top tips: Social marketing trends in 2012- the year of sponsored stories?
As social media marketing becomes an ever-more lucrative channel, which formats are likely to enjoy the most growth this year? Will Ashton, Managing Director at Alchemy Social, looks at the social media trends in 2012 – with particular focus on sponsored stories.
Twitter beefs up ad security with Dasient buy
Twitter has acquired Dasient, a web security firm that helps protect ad networks and publishers from malicious ads.
Google Maps adds UK rail info
Google has incorporated rail information into its UK mapping tools, following a partnership with TheTrainLine.
Public sector strikes ‘a boost for online retail’
Last November’s public sector strikes resulted in the biggest online shopping day of the year, according to new research.
Deloite’s top digital trends for 2012: Smaller devices, web TV, cloud computing and ‘big data projects’
Demand for consumer technology will soar in 2012, with streaming video and cloud storage being two major tends this year, according to Deloitte.