Microsoft $8.5bn Skype takeover confirmed
Microsoft has secured its $8.5bn acquisition of internet telephony firm Skype, after getting approval from both the European Commission (EC) and the US Federal Trade Commission.
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Top tips: 3 reasons why businesses fail to be social
Businesses are losing a golden opportunity to evolve and the recession is not to blame. Instead it is short-sightedness and a lack of confidence on the part of businesses that should bear the burden. Kaushik Banerjee, Vice President at Aditi Technologies, lists the top three culprits.
BIMA unveils shortlist for 2011 digital media awards
The British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) has revealed the final shortlist for its annual award ceremony to be held on November 10th as Internet Week Europe wraps up.
Top 10 video sites in US
YouTube still dominates the US online video market, followed by VEVO and Facebook, according to new research.
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs dies at 56
Steve Jobs, co-founder and former chief executive of US technology giant Apple, has died at the age of 56, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Yahoo for sale? Microsoft, News Corp, Alibaba, Silver Lake and Digital Sky named as possible bidders
Rumours of a Yahoo sale have intensified this week, with Microsoft, News Corp and an international conglomerate of Silver Lake, Chinese Alibaba and Russia’s Digital Sky considering bids for the embattled internet media firm, according to news reports.
Android most popular platform for new smartphone purchases in US
Smartphones running Google’s Android are the most popular among US consumers buying new handsets, according to new data.
Chinese social media giant RenRen buys video sharing site
Renren has bought online video sharing site 56.com for $80 million, as the Chinese social networking site looks to boost user engagement.
Microsoft to run live online updates on Gears of War TV ads
Microsoft is to become the first gaming company to run real-time adverts for a title on its platform, showcasing Gears of War 3 online gamers playing the game online when clips are broadcast.
Yahoo revamps search results
Yahoo! has revamped its search results pages with a cleaner design and more filtering options.