Mind Candy, the team behind the hugely popular Moshi Monsters game, has revealed it is working on a new title with a mobile focus.
What is the world’s most valuable brand? (infographic)
What is the world’s most valuable brand? According to the latest Millward Brown data, the first place in no longer occupied by Apple, which has been overtaken by a more aggressive Google, currently valued at $159B. This infographic from FinancesOnline presents the top 10 most valuable brands of 2014 that also tries to explain the … [Read more…]
Facebook mobile app ads ‘deliver higher ROI Vs. banner and video’
Facebook is proving a strong platform for app monetization, delivering 50% more purchasing users than other sources, according to new research.
Right to reply: ‘Spam Jams’ could be a hazard for driverless cars
Wil Rockall, director in KPMG’s cyber security team, comments on the news that Google will produce its own fleet of driverless cars. He highlights that the move could herald improvements in road safety, but warns that the potential for ‘spam jams’ and hacker-driven congestion might affect consumers’ driving experiences.
Mary Meeker’s digital trends: Just 1% of global data being analysed
While 34% of the data we’re creating is useful, only 1% of it is now being analyzed in some form, according to the latest research from renowned Morgan Stanley internet analyst Mary Meeker.
Apple buys Beats by Dre for $3bn
Apple has bought Beats Electronics, the music and headphone company owned by rapper Dr Dre for $3bn- marking the most expensive deal in the tech giant’s 38-year history.
Samsung reveals third party health monitoring platform
Samsung has unveiled a new health monitoring platform, alongside a new fitness band that does not need connected charging. View this video from CNET covering the presentation:
Skype to translate live voice calls
Microsoft is updating its Skype platform so it can translate voice calls between people in real-time as they talk.
Right to reply: Panda 4.0 – The end of Panda brand protection and finally, some good news for smaller affiliate sites?
Last week saw Google update its Panda search formula designed to drive down the value of poor content websites. Sylvia Nankivell, Traffic Acquisition Manager, Affiliate Window looks at why nthe move is good news for smaller affiliate sites.
Rakuten opens first free wi-fi café in Japan
Online retail giant Rakuten will open its first café in its home country of Japan, as the firm continues to expand into new markets.