The Economist gets free and paid apps
The Economist has launched the two new apps – The Economist for iPhone and The Economist for iPad – available now on the App Store.
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Web users ‘ignore generic photos online’
Random or stock images on websites are often ignored by users, who generally prefer to look at ‘real’ people, according to a new report.
Google finally launches Street View in Germany… with added privacy features
Google has launched the first pedestrian-eye view of Germany’s streets as part of Street View service, following months of wrangling over privacy.
Microsoft promotes IE 9 launch with Gorillaz competition
Microsoft has launched a competition with Gorillaz to celebrate the Beta launch of the Windows Internet Explorer 9 browser.
Google admits to copying email and Wi-Fi passwords from Steet View cars
Google has admitted to copying household computer passwords and emails while gathering images using its Street View cameras, adding that it is determined to learn lessons from the mistake.
1 in 8 kids have ‘had upsetting experiences online’
More than one in eight children have been bothered or upset by online content finds a report published today based on interviews with 23,000 young people across Europe.
1 in 8 kids have 'had upsetting experiences online’
More than one in eight children have been bothered or upset by online content finds a report published today based on interviews with 23,000 young people across Europe.
Value fashion retailers failing to click with customers online
Top value fashion brands are missing out on web sales with sub-standard sites, with 40% of online shoppers admitting to avoiding purchases due to lack of images and poor usability.
Most US toddlers ‘have established online presence before they are 2’
Over nine in ten (92%) of American mothers share information about their children online, according to new research.
Google launches image format WebP to rival JPEG
Google has launched a new image format, called WebP, which the company claims will result in smaller file sizes for commonly shared small image files, in amove that could threaten the dominance of the popular JPEG image format used across the Web.