Less than two years after EE launched the UK’s first 4G network, Mobile maker Ericsson has showcased tests for new 5G mobile technology capable of reaching speeds 250 times higher than current 4G.
Facebook has bought video ad technology firm LiveRail for an undisclosed sum, as the social network looks to ramp up its ad appeal to high profile publishers.
Twitter is now offering a mobile app installation format to all of its advertisers, encouraging users to download apps rather than click on links to web pages.
A fortnight on from Facebook’s announcement that is will sell targeted ads based on its user’s external web browsing habits, popular browser extension Adblock Plus is offering a special block list that prevents Facebook and 6,700 other sites from tracking a user’s behaviour.
Google Glass is facing further bans in the UK ahead of the upcoming commercial launch of its augmented reality eyewear.
Google’s first social networking site Orkut will shut down after September, a decade on from its launch, as the internet giant looks to focus on its YouTube, Blogger and Google+ networks instead.
In a surprising move, Google is dropping profile photos and Google+ circle counts from its search listings, as the search giant appears to be dialling back on its social media strategy.
Microsoft has revealed its first phone after completing its takeover of Nokia’s handset division – and the €99 device is powered by Android rather than Windows.
Google plans to launch its own domain name registration service, consumers “to search, find, purchase and transfer” domain names for their business.
Google Glass has gone on sale in the UK as a prototype for £1,000, as the internet giant prepares the augmented reality eyewear for general release in the next year.