Smart TV trends– Buffering and lack of content hamper UK take up
Most people in Britain with a connected TV actually lead a very disconnected TV existence, with web access not being a ‘key driver’ for consumer purchases, according to new research.
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Webby Awards- Pinterest, Instagram, BBC and Louis C.K. honoured at ‘Internet Oscars’
Social media newcomers Pinterest and Instagram joined internet stalwarts such as Facebook and the BBC in being honoured at the 16th annual Webby Awards this week, frequently dubbed the ‘Internet Oscars’.
Connected TV trends: Brits ‘receptive to interactive ads on smart TVs’
As connected TVs start to go on sale, new research reveals that 68% of viewers noticed the ad placements and 1 in 3 of those clicked through.
AOL debuts video content network ‘AOL On’
AOL has a new video hub for consumers that offers premium video across 14 content channels, as the firm looks to bring in high volume targeted traffic that will appeal to advertisers.
Tablets to become ‘primary computing device by 2016’
iPads and other tablets will be most users’ preferred device by 2016, with sales expected to reach 375 million, according to Forrester.
In-app ads ‘to overtake mobile ads this year’
Sales from in-app ads in the US and Europe will surpass sales generated from mobile web display ads, with overall mobile ad spend set to rise 85.4%, according to a new report.
Google axes 7 more products- One Pass and Blackberry sync ditched in ‘spring clean’
Google has dropped its publishing payments platform ‘One Pass’ and its Blackberry sync tool as the internet giant continues to focus on core products in its battle against the likes of Facebook, Apple and Microsoft.
Google debuts ‘Gmail Meter’ to help users monitor email habits
Google has launched a new monitoring tool for Gmail users, providing insight into how they use their email.
Google debuts 'Gmail Meter' to help users monitor email habits
Google has launched a new monitoring tool for Gmail users, providing insight into how they use their email.
Twitter 'tried to buy Instagram before Facebook'
Twitter tried to purchase Instagram a few months ago, before Facebook shelled out a huge $1 billion for the photo sharing application, according to a news report.