Facebook takes on Groupon? Firm tests ‘buy with friends’ feature
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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Guest comment: Ghost and Post- The perils of duplication in lead generation
Online lead generation isn’t always what you expect- you could be helping to support your competitors. Robin Caller takes the tricky issue of ownership when it comes to leads, and chases the ghosts away…
British holiday-planners ‘drowning in sea of online research’
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 buys Wi-Fi provider The Cloud
BSkyB has bought Wi-Fi hotspot operator The Cloud, giving the broadcaster access to more than 5,000 UK hotspots.
Content firm Demand Media shares soar on IPO
Online content publisher Demand Media went public this week, debuting at a higher-than-expected price of $17 per share.
Consumers embracing digital technology on the high street
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.
Smartphone gloves a hit as cold snap returns
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 turns ‘likes’ into ads with ‘Sponsored Stories’
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.
Facebook to launch own-brand mobile with HTC- report
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.
iPhones to replace credit cards? Apple could let users pay with handsets
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.