Warner Bros. Digital Distribution has launched the “App Editions” of feature films “Inception” and “The Dark Knight,” giving consumers a new way to own special edition movies with the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

In 2011, it is estimated that cybercrime will cost the British economy a total of £1.9billion, which equates to £103 for every person affected1. This wee, Internet security specialist Norton launched its new Cybercrime Index in London to help combat this issue, by tracking and warning computer users about daily cybercrime risks around the world.

Corporate policies and lack of understanding are stifling recruiters’ use of social media such as Facebook and LinkedIn to acquire new talent, despite the fact that two thirds of employers say they want to hire more people in the coming year, according to a new survey.

Best Buy Europe is launching its ‘My Music Anywhere’ service, making it available to customers of The Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy UK.

This week’s movers and shakers in the digital industry: Stardoll | Dori Media | TagMan | Euro RSCG | Myriad | TKGB | nToklo | DirectGov | Think Jam | Oodle | Moneysupermarket | Adnams | James Caan | Websense | 4th Screen Advertising | Zeus | Webtrends | R.O.EYE | Just Search | Maxymiser … [Read more…]

The UK online travel sector has enjoyed a strong few months, with Thomas Cook and First Choice leading the way, according to the latest ‘Hot Shops’ list from the IMRG and Hitwise.

The more Facebook ‘friends’ you have, the more likely you are to feel stressed out by the social networking site, according to a new study by Scottish researchers.

Facebook’s meteoric rise is set to continue unabated, while Twitter and ‘real life’ social activities will see a marked decline in the near future, concludes a report out this week.

Ad networks are on the rise, providing a link between publishers and advertisers as media becomes more fragmented. But how do they work? In this Q&A article, Ellie Edwards at Hi-Media and Barry Kent at Visit London provide some publishing perspectives on the role of ad networks.

Everything Everywhere, the communications brand formed out of the merger between T-Mobile and Orange, has launched a multi-million pound advertising campaign that will appear on TV, outdoor, in print and online.