Facebook invents new unit of time to sync video (and boost VR)
Facebook has introduced a new unit of time to make it easier for developers to sync up video and audio frames, in what could be a breakthrough for VR.
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Google search ranking trends: Publishers and encyclopedia sites make gains
Online Publishers and Encyclopedia sites were among the biggest gainers in Google search visibility in 2017, while three social media sites – reddit.com, tumblr.com and pinterest.com – experienced the biggest losses according to a new study.
Twitch partners Disney in gaming content deal
Social video service Twitch has struck a partnership with Disney Digital Network to bring exclusive content from four of the largest Disney-managed digital content creators.
Facebook and Twitter unveil plans to tackle ‘fake news’
Facebook and Twitter have both revealed plans to deal with the spread of fake news and propaganda on their services.
Average Brit spent £220 on online January sales already
British consumers have already spent an average of £220 on online purchases in the January sales, with furniture, clothing, tech items and holiday deposits emerging as the biggest expenditures, according to new research.
Lastminute teams with Rough Guides for ad targeting
Online travel firm lastminute.com group has struck an ad partnership with travel publisher Rough Guides.
Most Brits shun shopping with brands that fail to use imagery
Over half of British consumers claim an image is more likely to grab their attention than a headline, according to new research.
Facebook to overhaul news feed with less videos and brand messages
Facebook is planing to update its news feed to ensure that posts from friends are given higer priority than messages from brands or posts featuring third party videos.
UK mobile payments ‘still far from mass adoption’
Proximity mobile payments are becoming more popular in the UK, but it’s still far from mass adoption, according to new research.
Irn-Bru recipe change sparks social media storm
Irn-Bru has been forced to respond to social media storm with week after it was revealed that the soft drink brand was changing its recipe, with the sugar content halved and artificial sweeteners added.