This week, Apple lifted the ban on ad blockers on Safari on the new iPhone. Mike Weston, CEO of data science consultancy Profusion, argues why this move threatens marketers, content producers and publishers.
In a controversial move, Google has introduced a new extension to its Chrome browser that prevents AdBlock Plus users from skipping YouTube ads.
For the first time, Apple will allow adverts to be blocked by the iPhone and iPad versions of Safari, in a move is likely please users, but will concern both advertisers and publishers alike. Ad blockers have been available on desktop browsers for years, but analysts say Apple’s backing has the potential to make ad … [Read more…]
YouTubers on a popular YouTube channel received hidden payments to promote the Xbox One gaming console on their video blogs, it has been revealed.
Car maker Fiat Chrysler has recalled 8,000 vehicles after fears that hackers could take over the controls from the driver.
Most Brits have opted-out of using their ISPs internet filter due to uncertainty around its effectiveness and concern about their internet access being restricted, while 49% have encountered a seemingly legitimate site being blocked, according to new research.
Malicious adverts have been found on the UK version of the online dating website Match.com, leaving users vulnerable to computer viruses.
Google’s Chrome browser has started blocking some internet adverts that use Adobe’s Flash technology, joining many major web platforms now phasing out the dated video software.
Two popular free-to play kids games, Moshi Monsters and Bin Weevils, have been forced to alter their in-game messaging after the ASA ruled the wording was “direct exhortations to buy a membership package”.
Twitter has shut off access to 31 accounts that chronicled and archived the deleted tweets of politicians, diplomats and embassies around the world.