In an age when time is displayed on a whole host of electrical devices, today, as many as one in seven Brits claim they have no reason to wear a watch as they use their mobile phone or PC to tell the time, according to new research.
Right to reply: Google’s invasion of privacy highlights widespread Wi-fi vulnerability
In yet another Wi-Fi privacy story where Google admitted to copying passwords from home networks is proof that people are still leaving their home networks wide open to prey despite the simple security features available on their wireless routers, says Gareth Jones regional sales manager, Cisco Linksys.
Right to reply: BA merger- A new approach to airline branding
With British Airways set to merge with Spain’s Iberia airlines, what does this mean for the brands national identity? Sholto Lindsay-Smith, Managing Director at Strategic brand and communication consultancy, Uffindell looks at how the airline can balance its local reputation and global identity, and the role online can play in this.
Right to reply: Finding a good story for Google in China will be difficult
Finding a good story for Google in China is going to be tough, says Andreas Pouros, chief operating officer at Greenlight, a leading independent search specialist marketing and technology firm. His comments follow on the back of Baidu’s results, showing it continues to dominate the search engine landscape in China. Baidu also reported its advertiser … [Read more…]
Amazon lets Kindle readers ‘lend’ eBooks
Amazon is set to introduce and e-book lending service for the Kindle e-reader.
MP3 killed the cassette star: Sony retiring cassette Walkman
Sony has ceased sales of its iconic cassette tape Walkman in Japan, as digital music and MP3 players have finally killed off demand for the bulky portable device.
Govt. web monitoring plan faces privacy backlash
The government’s revival of a multibillion pound plan for communications companies to store data on UK emails, web traffic and phone calls has been criticised by the Information Commissioner.
Greenlight debuts real-time price comparison platform for paid search
Search marketing and technology firm Greenlight has launched its proprietary real-time price comparison platform for paid search.
Google admits to copying email and Wi-Fi passwords from Steet View cars
Google has admitted to copying household computer passwords and emails while gathering images using its Street View cameras, adding that it is determined to learn lessons from the mistake.
Top 5 tips: What can Facebook offer your brand?
The Social Network, a film about the founders of the social-networking website, Facebook, hits the cinemas this week. In response, Howard Scott, digital marketing director at digital agency Sequence, discusses how the network is changing and offers top tips on what Facebook can provide brands.