Google+ debuts webcam community with live ‘Hangouts On Air’
Google is launching its much-hyped ‘Hangouts On Air’ feature on its Google+ social network, offering users a webcam community that lets groups broadcast and share video live.
Google’s self-driving car gets first licence
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has approved a license for Google’s self-driving car.
The cost of a Facebook Sponsored Story: 125m social media impressions ‘worth 2 American Idol TV commercials’
As Facebook ads grow in popularity amongst big brands, are advertisers getting better exposure for their money than they would on other mediums? This infographic from the Wall Street Journal takes a look at what money invested in a facebook Sponsored Story could buy you instead…
Xbox sales banned in Germany after Motorola court case
A number of Microsoft products, including Windows 7 OS, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and the Xbox console have been banned from sale in Germany, following an extraordinary ruling declared this week in a Mannheim court.
Google boosts search ads with video version of AdWords
Google has launched a video version of its AdWords search system, aimed at small businesses that want to utilise the video medium but can’t afford TV commercial slots.
Right to reply: Google spoiled the fun
The affiliate marketing sector has had it tough in the past few years, but with the rise of social recommendations, they may have a new army of allies in their quest to drive consumers onto their commission-paying sites. Dan Pearce, director of Have You Seen, looks at how affiliate marketers need to adapt to these … [Read more…]
Yandex claims Google is ‘shutting out rivals’
The co-founder of Russia’s Yandex search engine has claimed Google is ‘semi-open’, criticising its Android smartphone platform and Chrome web browser.
Right to reply: O2 Wallet enough to beat Google and Paypal?
Mobile operator, O2 has announced the launch of O2 Wallet – a service it says will deliver the benefits of mobile money to more UK consumers than any other product or service currently available. Eden Zoller, principal analyst at Ovum and author of upcoming report; Mapping Mobile Payments, April 2012, takes a closer look at … [Read more…]
Parents ‘ignoring Facebook’s age limit for children’
Many UK parents are ignoring Facebook’s age limit and letting under 13-year-olds access the social network, according to a UK government minister.
Parents ‘ignoring Facebook’s age limit for children'
Many UK parents are ignoring Facebook’s age limit and letting under 13-year-olds access the social network, according to a UK government minister.