Google tackles fake reviews with spam detection tool
Google is tackling the growing problem of fake reviews, researching new spam detection software to prevent people ‘gaming the system’ with bogus ratings to drive traffic and sales online.
Sony Playmemories offers 5GB free cloud storage… but not for documents
Just one day after Google launched it’s take on the cloud storage space, another key player has entered the arena. Sony’s PlayMemories cloud storage service has launched in the UK, but unlike its rivals DropBox and Google Drive, the service only works for media files.
Right to reply: Google Drive could present headache for IT departments
Following the launch of Google Drive, Richard Edwards, principal analyst at Ovum considers its inevitable use within the enterprise, which for many CIOs may present some headaches.
Google Drive goes live- Dropbox rival offers 5GB online storage for free
Google has launched its much-anticipated Google Drive, an online storage locker that lets users store as much as 5GB of photos, documents, music and videos for free.
Motorola wins Xbox patent case- Microsoft to pay $4bn-a-year fine?
Mobile maker Motorola has won a patent case against the Xbox console, in ruling that could cost Microsoft $4bn to meet the licensing demands.
Facebook pays Microsoft $550m for AOL patents
Facebook has paid Microsoft $550m to buy about 70% of the patent portfolio the tech giant itself acquired from AOL for more than $1bn just a fortnight ago.
Event report- UK search marketers knowledge-share at BrightonSEO
Search and SEO Conference BrightonSEO took place this month, covering key themes affect search, such as the rise of the semantic web, new SEO tactics and changing customer needs.
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.
eMusic takes on Spotify with Android app
eMusic has launched an Android app, as the long running online music store looks to take on the likes on Spotify and Rdio in the mobile arena.
Top 20 Facebook brands- Topshop, Tesco and Ann Summers on the rise
Topshop remains the top UK brand on both Facebook and Twitter, in terms of the number of followers, according to new research. The study measures how brands are using the top social networks and the subsequent effects on their follower base.