Apple fails to get Samsung banned in US
A US judge has ruled that Samsung phones can remain on sale in the country, following Apple’s bid to get a number of smartphones banned after a copyright case in August.
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Right to reply: Online universities are just the start of digital learning
Last week saw a consortium of UK Universities announce plans to put a select number of higher education courses online for free. Olof Schybergson, Founder and CEO, Fjord, looks at the growing influence digital services are having on distance learning.
Top 3 tips: Marketing predictions for 2013
Following a year in which businesses seriously began to consider social as an integral part of their marketing strategy, an evolution in this direction will continue to further impact the marketing discipline into 2013. In 2012, marketers stopped talking about social as if it’s a fad and began exploring how best to integrate social media … [Read more…]
Computers in 5 years will touch, feel and…smell? (video)
A new era of ‘cognitive systems’ will usher in brand new ways for humans and PCs to interact- including touch, feel and smell, according to new predictions from technology giant IBM. The firm said that within 5 years computers will soon gain human-like abilities to receive input through senses like taste, touch and smell. The … [Read more…]
MediaMind offers ‘Actionable Insights’ on Facebook brand interactions
Ad technology firm DG has struck a strategic partnership with CitizenNet, a platform for social market research and social ad campaign management.
Facebook year in review 2012: Olympics, 50 Shades of Grey and X Factor top list
Facebook has released its Year in Review, a look back at the people, moments and things that created the most buzz in 2012 among the billion people around the world on the social network.
Viewable impressions – should be welcomed by the industry, but with caution
Julian Smith considers the growing buzz around the ‘viewable impression’ metric and reasons why for most in the industry it seems like a natural step in the evolution and growing maturity of online advertising.
HMV warns on sales as online retailers take market share
HMV has warned that it faces an uncertain future in the face of continuing falling sales, as the retailer struggles to compete with online retailers and piracy.
10 trends that will shape digital services in 2013
Service design consultancy Fjord has revealed its annual trends predictions, showcasing 10 trends that will shape digital services in 2013. This year’s report forecasts the major shifts that will impact the way we work and live, and offers practical advice to help business leaders interpret the opportunities that lie ahead.
Halfords ramps up site search with Fredhopper
Halfords has appointed ecommerce technology provider Fredhopper to drive customer satisfaction and improve its on-site search function.