$100 Google Chromebit turns TVs into PCs
Google has launched a HDMI dongle that can turn any TV into a fully functional Chrome-powered computer.
Mobile
One in five apps ‘get forgotten’
Speed and simplicity top reasons for using apps, but one in five are installed and forgotten, according to new UK research.
10% of top UK brands ‘running mobile display ads without optimised site’
Most advertisers now have a mobile optimised site, but some are still lagging behind- risking losing a huge chunk of their audience as a result.
The Royal College of Nursing unites global members with simplified website
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is overhauling its online membership platform, helping to connect its 400, 000 global members with a simplified and mobile friendly platform.
Facebook ‘laser drones’ to boost rural web access
Facebook has tested a solar-powered drone that carries internet signal in the skies above the UK, beaming down laser-guided signals to remote locations which do not have internet access.
Can your site pass Google’s ‘mobile friendly’ test?
This month, Google revealed it was going to start penalising websites that were not mobile-friendly but relegating them on mobile search results. Now, the web giant has revealed further details on how companies can avoid vanishing from their rankings with a handy online testing tool.
Twitter debuts live-streaming app ‘Periscope’
Twitter has launched Periscope, an app that rivals newly popular apps like Meerkat by letting users to instantly live-stream from a smartphone.
Facebook opens Messenger to third-party apps
Facebook has revamped its Messenger service, letting users send content like GIFs, photos, videos, and more from third-party apps within the Facebook Messenger app.
BT returns to mobile with £5 4G package
BT has launched a low-cost 4G mobile network in the UK this week, aiming to undercut rivals O2 and Vodafone, following its acquisition of EE.
Video viral of the week: Mars teams with BuzzFeed for ‘cat vs mouse’ pet app
Mars Petcare has teamed up with BuzzFeed to create a new campaign promoting its latest ‘Snacky Mouse’ cat toy. See why it’s our video viral of the week below…