YouTube revamps TrueView in-stream ads
YouTube has updated its TrueView ad format with a more interactive experience for viewers across all screens, and a new way of billing clicks.
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Top 50 online retailers in the UK: Travel companies Ryanair and Expedia take off
Travel companies saw a rise in popularity online during February 2015, while clothing retailers fared less well, according to new research looking into the top 50 online retailers in the UK.
The fraud prevention paradox: Why retailers’ fraud systems could be turning away genuine custom
With the cost of online orders lost to fraud as £2.92billion1, retailers’ fraud prevention systems could be costing them even more in lost business by failing to recognise genuine customers, a new report by ThreatMetrix warns.
Poor internet connections ‘cost UK economy £11bn a year’
Despite a growing reliance amongst businesses on the internet, recent research has discovered that slow internet connections are costing the UK economy £11bn a year in lost productivity, as millions are left unable to work during periods of IT downtime.
Bigger than Panda? Google ranks mobile-friendly sites higher on search
Google is updating its search algorithm to reward mobile optimised sites with higher rankings… but only on mobile search results.
Mario goes mobile: Nintendo to make smartphone games for first time
In a major move for gaming fans, Nintendo is working with Japanese developer DeNA to develop new games for smartphones.
Durex #connect campaign promotes digital ‘off button’
Durex has launched a new social media campaign that encourages couple to spice up their love lives by switching off their smartphones.
Our cross-device lives: What do we do with our gadgets? (infographic)
TV primetime is also the most popular period for tablet usage, while night owls often turn to their smartphones, according to new research looking into our daily gadget habits.
New Samsung Galaxy S6: Wireless charging and curved screen (but no removable back)
Samsung has unveiled two new flagship smartphones with a host of features aimed, as the embattled market leader attempts to stop to rise of rivals such as Apple and Xaomi.
TV viewing drops 4.5% but still dominates
UK TV viewing fell by 4.5% during in 2014, with digital viewing rising 17% during the same period, according to new research.