Virgin Media has switched on free Wi-Fi internet at four of London’s underground tube stations, offering free mobile surfing on the go for a limited time only.

Microsoft has backed-down over its controversial decision to make its ‘Do Not Track’ feature the default on its next Internet Explorer browser.

Vodafone and O2 have announced plans to merge their networks into a single grid, to improve coverage and accelerate the move to 4G. However, the deal does not mean customers can expect to roam between the two networks just yet.

About $5.3 billion was spent on mobile advertising in 2011, according to the first industry-sponsored measure of the lucrative market.

As digital technolgy becomes ever-more entrenched in modern life, just how deeply has it impacted traditional media, and what are the next trends? This slide presentation from Kleiner Perkins partner Mary Meeker takes a global view on the web’s impact on society.

Moms are at the center of their family’s offline life, so it’s little surprise that they’re also at the center of many of the biggest trends online as well. Whether to look up the latest product reviews or to connect with friends, families, and even brands through social networks, American moms are particularly active and … [Read more…]

Google is updating its mapping service with 3D technology, as the internet giant looks to counter Apple’s decision to drop its service from its iPhone and iPads.

Google’s augemented reality glasses, known as ‘Project Glass’, could be available in the market as early as next year, according to its founder.

Google’s augemented reality glasses, known as ‘Project Glass’, could be available in the market as early as next year, according to its founder.

Long registration forms and overly intrusive questions are major turn offs for customers when looking for products and services online. So why are so many companies still gathering reams of customer data and then never using it? Chris Ford, Business Development Director at business services company, Grass Roots shares some experiences of “Fear, surprise and … [Read more…]