‘DIY computer’ Raspberry Pi gets app store
Mini computer the Raspberry Pi has got its own app store, where users can share games, applications and tools developed for the computer.
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Top Tips: 10 key digital trends for 2013
As 2012 comes to a close, what will be the trends to watch out for in the year? Simon Griffin, Director of Design at research-led design firm, Etre, takes a look a 10 trends to put into your plans for 2013…
Top 10 emerging digital media trends for 2013
Millward Brown, a global research agency, has released its annual top 10 digital and media predictions, highlighting growing trends in the media sector.
Lotaris debuts commerce platform for Windows 8
Lotaris is launching the Early Release Programme for its new commerce platform for Windows 8 apps, called ‘Lotaris in-appCommerce for Windows 8’.
Gaming and app trends in 2012: The 10 biggest headlines of the year
From social media and maps to games and news updates, mobile and web apps are now fulfilling many of our day-to-day tasks in a faster and more convenient way than before. Reading the news, sending mail, reading and updating social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, and downloading or streaming music and videos are things … [Read more…]
Facebook privacy: New controls over ‘who can see your stuff’
Facebook is to introduce new privacy controls next week letting users set their level of “frictionless sharing”, which has until now allowed apps such as Spotify or Yahoo! News to automatically post on the social network about users’ listening or reading habits.
Social media trends in 2012: The 10 biggest headlines of the year
Social media continued its rise in 2012, pervading more and more aspects of modern life, from Twitter’s live news reporting to Pinterest’s digital scrapbooks. Despite being labelled a ‘ghost town’, Google+ has become a major player in the sector, beginning to rival Twitter in terms of global active users. For marketers, social media ROI remains … [Read more…]
Smartphone search trends: Search engines apps far more popular than brand versions (infographic)
Consumers by far favour using search engine apps to brand apps when using smartphones to search for information on products and services, according to new research.
ASOS targets mobile fashion shoppers with two new apps
Mobile agency Nimbletank has created two new mobile apps for online fashion retailer ASOS, as the brand optimises its offering for smartphones and tablets.
Facebook trends in 2012: The 10 biggest headlines of the year
Forget the movie, this year provided plenty of real-life drama for ‘The Social Network’. The controversy surrounding Facebook’s IPO and the value of its ‘likes’ (after the BBC’s ‘bagelgate’ report) has led us to dedicate an entire section of our 2012 review to Mark Zuckerberg’s company (a review of other social media news follows tomorrow). … [Read more…]