Broadband speed drops by 69% in some parts of the UK during the evening internet ‘rush-hour’, according to a new study.

Redesigned websites and the success of its “Find It” business directory have boosted digital revenues at Johnston Press, the Edinburgh-based publisher of The Scotsman.

Akash, the low cost Indian tablet is set for a commercial launch, following its Government-subsidised launch in October.

Research in Motion (RIM) has launched its cloud-based music service, BBM Music, has officially gone live, charging £4.99 per month.

London-based digital marketing agency LBi has bought US social media marketing agency Mr Youth for approximately $40- $50m.

British businesses have failed to adjust to the needs of the ‘Recommendation Generation’ and are wasting billions on out of date techniques, according to a new study.

Ad technology firm AppNexus, has launched an ‘App Marketplace’ for the digital advertising industry.

For the first time, Google has published in-depth details on how it ranks websites, as the firm looks to appease claims that its search engine favours its own products.

O2 has begun a trial of its superfast mobile broadband in London this week, switching on the first 4G network in the capital ahead of other network operators.

UK shoppers will spend more than £7bn online this Christmas, representing a 14% rise on last year, according to a new study.