Over two-thirds of comments on Twitter go without response, with the first hour being critical to a Tweet’s lifespan, according to new research.
Google’s ‘driverless’ cars complete US roadtrip- with a little help from humans
Google has developed cars that can drive themselves, testing seven such automobiles on 140,000 miles across the roads of America, in a move that could one day revolutionise the transport industry.
Orange and T-Mobile customers share coverage with ‘Everything Everywhere’ brand launch
Orange and T- Mobile have finally unveiled their ‘Everything Everywhere’ brand, following the merger of the two mobile networks last year.
Discount Vouchers site buys dot com doppelganger to protect brand
Money-saving website DiscountVouchers.co.uk has announced the acquisition of www.discountvouchers.com from Internet entrepreneur Barry Garner in a deal worth £100,000.
Right to reply: Windows Phone 7 – most important watershed for smartphone market since first iPhone
Microsoft is gearing up to unveil its new Windows Phone 7 operating system and a compatible range of devices. Ovum principal analyst Tony Cripps explains why its crucial that the software giant can take on the likes of Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android in the rapidly growing smartphone market.
BBC marketing campaign urges people to take their ‘First Click’ online
The BBC has launched a TV campaign in support of First Click – a major new media literacy campaign aimed at encouraging people to get online, with the end-line “it’s easier than you think to take your First Click”.
Digital Life study: Chinese use web twice as much as Americans
People in China and the Middle East use the web far more than their Western counterparts, according to ‘the largest ever’ global study of online habits.
Microsoft set to launch Windows 7 smartphone range
Microsoft is gearing up to unveil its new Windows Phone 7 operating system and a compatible range of devices at a New York event today, as the software giant looks to take on the likes of Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android in the fast growing smartphone market.
Desktop search falls 15% year-on-year as users move to mobile search
Search and social conversion agency Tamar has published a white paper, called Mobile 2010, showing that desktop/laptop search has fallen by 15% while mobile search engine traffic has seen an increase of 247% in the past year.
Top 10 tips for maximising online Xmas sales
As shoppers increasingly turn to the Internet to find the best Christmas gifts for friends and family, Conversion management firm Maxymiser offers its Ten Top Tips for boosting e-commerce sales for the upcoming festive season.