Google offers rare peek into how it ranks search
For the first time, Google has published in-depth details on how it ranks websites, as the firm looks to appease claims that its search engine favours its own products.
O2 tests superfast 4G mobile network in London
O2 has begun a trial of its superfast mobile broadband in London this week, switching on the first 4G network in the capital ahead of other network operators.
Phone-hacking scandal: Brits now trust websites more than newspapers- study
Just 38% of Brits now believe what they read in newspapers, as the phone-hacking scandal that recently struck the Sunday tabloid News of the World has ‘corroded’ trust in the media, a study has claimed.
YouTube pays family £100,000 for ‘Charlie bit my finger’ video
Video sharing website YouTube has paid a British family £100,000 for homemade video clips of their three children through the Google payment scheme, Adsense.
Siri rival? Amazon buys voice recognition firm Yap ahead of Kindle tablet launch
Amazon looks set to include its own version of iPhone’s Siri voice recognition in its forthcoming Kindle Fire tablet, buying voice recognition startup Yap.
Facebook news feed u-turn lets users see recent stories first
Facebook has bowed to user pressure and allowed users to see their most recent updates first, rather than ordered based on interest levels.
BBC Children in Need Facebook app attempts to build the nation’s biggest digital cake
This year, BBC Children in Need is launching its very own Facebook app titled ‘Fancy a Spot of Cake’ to help raise money for the charity.
London Fire Brigade hosts ‘Twitterthon’ on Bonfire Night to promote safety
London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said it will hold a live “Twitterthon” on Bonfire Night to alert people about the number of incidents.
London Fire Brigade hosts 'Twitterthon' on Bonfire Night to promote safety
London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said it will hold a live “Twitterthon” on Bonfire Night to alert people about the number of incidents.
Infographic: How employers are screening job applicants with social media
More than 90% employers use social networking sites to screen prospective employees, according to new research.