Alcoholic brands restrict under 18s from Facebook fan pages
Top drinks brands such as Smirnoff and baileys have agreed to introduce a code of practice for ads on Facebook and other social media sites.
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Facebook tracks trends with film and music ‘ticker’
Facebook is set to unveil a real-time stream of what its users are watching and listening to online with a new ‘ticker’ tool, according to a new report.
Google Wallet goes live: Smartphones become credit cards
Google has launched its mobile payments system’ Google Wallet’ in the US, allowing people to pay for purchases simply by waving their smartphones at the cash register.
Over 10% world population has mobile broadband: UN
Mobile broadband has reached one in eight people, or slightly over 10%, of the total world population, according to a new report by the United Nations (UN).
Online gamers crack 10-year AIDS enzyme puzzle in just 3 weeks
In an example of ‘crowd-sourcing’ at its best, online gamers have solved an AIDS enzyme puzzle that has stumped scientists for nearly a decade, providing a break-through for potentially life-saving drug developments.
Blinkx woos advertisers with Web channels launch
Video search engine Blinkx has introduced its Web channels for specialised ads targeted at special interest groups.
Google expects India’s web audience to triple by 2012
Google expects India’s Internet users to triple by 2014 as telecom carriers invest in high-speed wireless infrastructure and smartphones become cheaper, according to a news report.
Gaming survey: Brits go online first for game research and purchases
Online has become the place to go to learn about, research and purchase new game titles, according to a new survey of UK gamers conducted by YouGov.
Microsoft to run live online updates on Gears of War TV ads
Microsoft is to become the first gaming company to run real-time adverts for a title on its platform, showcasing Gears of War 3 online gamers playing the game online when clips are broadcast.
Top UK brands test Google Goggles ‘visual search’ smartphone ads
French Connection, Garnier, Sony Music and Samsung are among the top brands testing Google’s new visual search ad platform.