Facebook is considering another post-IPO acquisition, this time expanding its facial recognition technology through the acquisition of Tel Aviv-based based Face.com, according to new reports.
Online video use in Germany soars
In March, 46.9 million Internet users in Germany viewed at least one video online, marking an an increase of 2.3 percent over the previous year, according to new research.
Mobile commerce trends: UK mobile shopping sales ‘quadruple in just two years’
More than two-thirds (64%) of smartphone owners are now using their mobile device to shop online, a number that had quadrupled in just two years.
Guest comment: Adapt or die? Why more businesses should be taking the mobile web seriously
Despite mobile browsing continuing to outpace desktop based browsing at a staggering rate many organisations and their websites are still are lagging woefully behind when it comes to mobile. Matt Gibson from Cyber Duck looks at the increasing importance of Adaptive web design and how to make it work for you.
How fast can you read? Staples promotes ebook range with speed reading test
US retailer Staples has launched a new online speed reading game to promote its eBook devices.
Less than half of UK’s top retailers offer click and collect service
Less than half of the UK’s top retailers offer a click and collect service, according to new research.
Online ad campaign ROI- Purchaser data campaigns ‘return nearly $3 for every $1 spent’
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands can experience a return of almost three dollars in incremental sales for every dollar spent in online advertising that has been precisely delivered using purchase-based information, according to new research.
Facebook smartphone set for launch next year?
The long-rumoured ‘Facebook Smartphone’ could finally become a reality next year, as the social network looks to boost revenue from the mobile sector, according to news reports.
Google bosses ‘knew about Street View data snooping’
Google could face further legal action for using its Street Cars to harvest data from resident’s unsecured WiFi networks.
Infographic- Top 100 most valuable global brands
Apple is the most valuable brand in terms of dollar value, while Facebook is the fastest growing brand, making it to No. 19. This infographic looks at the key stats behind the biggest brands in the world.