Lego overtakes Ferrari as ‘most powerful brand’
The success of The Lego Movie has propelled the Lego brand to the number one top spot, overtaking Ferrari.
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Valentine’s break ups: Which utility are customers most likely to ditch?
As Valentine’s Day approaches, 1 in 20 Brits could ditch partner this weekend, with more middle-aged Brits more likely to leave their partner than their bank, according to a new survey.
Video viewing around the home: Most video watched in bed
TV is moving away from being a shared experience in front of one screen, as the UK becomes a nation of couch, bed and even bathroom potatoes, according to new research looking into video viewing around the home.
Apple planning own paid web TV service?
Apple may be about to take on Sony’s PlayStation Vue by offering paid TV channels which customers can stream online, according to new research.
BT buys EE for £12.5bn to create communications giant
BT has bought the UK’s largest mobile operator EE for £12.5bn as the telecoms firm expands into the lucrative ‘quad play’ sector to take on Sky.
Facebook urges UK users to register to vote
Facebook is prompting its users to register to vote on Thursday, in conjunction with the Electoral Commission, marking the company’s first intervention into British electoral politics.
Gmail lets users send cash in emails
Google is launching a new feature in the UK that lets Gmail users send money to friends and family over email.
Increase in video viewability as fewer people skip ads
Online video viewability in the UK rose 9% to 39% from the previous quarter, as more consumers watch online ads on mobiles and PCs, according to new research.
The Pirate Bay returns 2 months after shutdown
The Pirate Bay has risen from its digital ashes once again, more than seven weeks after its servers were raided.
Google forced to reveal more data collection practices
Google is to rewrite its privacy policy following pressure from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.