Rising food prices are having the greatest impact on global consumer’s choice of grocery purchases, with more than half (52%) stating higher prices are a major influence, according to new research.

The global digital music market is expected to grow at 15 percent annually, reaching nearly USD$22.5 billion by 2017, according to global analyst firm, Ovum.

Google has responded very cautiously to the ruling in Apple’s patent victory over Samsung in the US, a ruling that could affect its Android operating system.

Media giant InterActiveCorp (IAC) is to buy online publisher About.com for $300m from the New York Times.

Vietnam has the highest proportion of online video viewers across the Asia Pacific region, but China dominates the market in terms of sheer numbers of viewers, according to new research.

Independent shopkeepers are Britain’s hardest worker, with most working over 50 hours a week, according to new data.

Independent shopkeepers are Britain’s hardest worker, with most working over 50 hours a week, according to new data.

Facebook has bought Threadsy, the start-up company behind the Swaylo social influence measurement service.

At the height of football fever this summer, Nokia launched a smartphone game to coincide with the Euro 2012 championships. This case study shows how the ‘Finger Battle app’ became one of the most popular application so the tournament.

South African media giant Naspers is said to be investing $150 million (Rs 834 crores) in online retailer Flipkart, a deal which would secure the company’s finances for the next three years.