Online video ‘can double Google search traffic’- report
If online video is optimised for search, it can double Google search traffic, according to a new report.
Google+ ‘now has 235 million active users’: Communities launched to rival Facebook groups
Google has announced that there are 500 million profiles on its social network, 235 million of which were active this month.
Google CEO: “I’m extremely curious that Apple has not chosen to sue us”
In a frank interview this week, Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt has admitted his surprise that Apple has not sued the search giant.
Google adds ‘3D’ shopping to rival in-store experience
Google has launched a suite of new online shopping tools ahead of the festive season, including a list of top toys that lets shoppers inspect potential purchases in 3D, along with listings and even floor plans of nearby stores.
Smartphone trends: Savvy shoppers using mobiles to score deals on the go
With shopping season in full swing as the holidays approach, smartphone and tablet owners are using mobile apps and daily deal sites to get the most out of their money.
Xbox avoids ban in US and Germany after Motorola case rejected
A US judge has ruled that Google’s Motorola unit cannot ban sales of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 games console because of a patent dispute.
Google and Amazon tax investigation – profits scrutinised
Public outcry in Britain as journalists uncover the scale of how Google and Amazon reduce taxes to boost overall profits. New funding being given to support the Google tax investigation which could impact other multinational online service providers…
Google buys parcel storage service to boost ecommerce tools
Google has snapped up BufferBox, a Canadian firm that operates a network of storage lockers where people can receive deliveries when they’re not home.
Leveson report: Digital media is ‘ethical vacuum’ beyond regulation
In his final report on the regulation of the UK press, Lord Justice Leveson has claimed that social media and blogs are in an ‘ethical vacuum’ beyond the remit of regulation.
Leveson report: Digital media is 'ethical vacuum' beyond regulation
In his final report on the regulation of the UK press, Lord Justice Leveson has claimed that social media and blogs are in an ‘ethical vacuum’ beyond the remit of regulation.