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.
Google stock split preserves power for founders
Google is to split its stock for the first time, making its sky-high shares easier for the average person to buy.
Google+ claims 170m users after ‘Facebook-style’ revamp
Google has claimed that 170 million people have registered to use Google+, as it unveiled a redesign that mimicks the features of its larger rival.
Half online feedback ‘comes from customers that buy instore’
Half (50%) of online customer feedback comes from those that bought products instore, according to new research.
Google tests augmented reality glasses
Google has revealed details of its research into augmented reality glasses, as part of a bid to introduce wearable computing into the mainstream technology industry.
Yahoo to cut 15% of workforce
Yahoo is set to axe around 2,000 jobs, representing 15% of its workforce, according to reports.
Google to offer live Tube updates for London Olympics
Google has launched real-time service alerts for the London Underground, keeping commuters and travellers notified of any potential disruptions to their journeys.
Yahoo layoffs to begin this week?
Yahoo could be set to begin laying off thousands of employees as early as this week, as the Internet giant’s new chief executive finalises a major new strategy for the internet firm.
Blackberry to focus on corporate customers after $125m loss
Research in Motion, the maker of Blackberry smartphones, has announced a new focus on business customers after it suffered a further $125m loss.
George Osborne opens Google Campus at UK’s ‘Silicon Roundabout’
UK Chancellor George Osborne opened Google Campus last week, a new centre offering desk space and mentoring for technology companies.