More than 42 million homes in the US and Europe are now streaming television shows and movies via the web on their TVs, according to new research.

People tweet most in North America, Britain, the Netherlands and Japan, while scenic areas such as Iceland, Scotland, New Zealand and the game reserves in Africa see more photographic activity on Flikr, according to this visually stunning infographic.

Google is to ditch its controversial Buzz social networking tool in favor of its more successful Google+ online community.

Digital Window remains the most popular affiliate network, followed by Tradedoubler and Commission Junction, while many in the industry believe Google has designs to become the largest affiliate network, according to a new report.

Mobile is increasingly the primary platform for internet access, with 18% no longer using fixed-line to access the Internet at all, according to a new global survey.

As digital technology becomes more integrated into modern life, digital identity is becoming increasingly important. Alex Willcock, CEO of VisualDNA, looks at the role of personalisation as the lines between online and offline become increasingly blurred.

The final date is approaching for trademark holders to apply for ‘adult content’ .XXX domains, ahead of the ‘landrush’ period.

The British Library has come under fire by booksellers for linking to Amazon on its public online catalogue.

YouTube has launched a new store that lets music artists sell merchandise, events tickets and music downloads.

Daily Mail and General Trust is to planning to merge the online property firms FindaProperty.com and Primelocation.com with property startup Zoopla.