Facebook has ventured into the group buying arena, testing a new “Buy with Friends” feature, which lets users share deals on virtual goods.

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Two thirds of online Brits (67%) are now using the Internet to research, source and plan their holidays both here in the UK and abroad, according to the latest research from Memonic, the free web based note-taking software company, and YouGov.

BSkyB has bought Wi-Fi hotspot operator The Cloud, giving the broadcaster access to more than 5,000 UK hotspots.

Online content publisher Demand Media went public this week, debuting at a higher-than-expected price of $17 per share.

Consumers are increasingly using digital devices on the high street to give store feedback, check stock levels and check that they are getting the best deals, according to new research.

Mobile accessories retailer Mobile Fun, has found that Dot Gloves for Capacitive Touch Screens have been a great seller during the Winter months; particularly during the cold snap over Christmas.

Facebook has introduced a new advertising program called Sponsored Stories, which turns user’s actions on the social network, such as ‘likes’ and ‘check-ins’ into ads.

Mobile phone maker HTC is set to unveil two new Facebook-branded handsets as part of a deal with the social networking site next month, according to a news report.City AM reports that the tie-up will be announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month.

The next versions of Apple’s iPhone and iPad could include technology let customers pay for physical goods using their handheld devices, rather than via bank cards or cash, according to reports.