Cloud storage wars- Microsoft revamps SkyDrive
Microsoft has revamped its SkyDrive online storage system with new features as the firm aims to rival the likes of Dropbox, Apple, Amazon and Google in the rapidly growing cloud storage market.
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1 in 8 European smartphone owners conducted a retail transaction on their device
Mobile shopping is on the rise in Europe, with a growing number of smartphone users making transactions via their device, according to new research.
Yahoo debuts social media talk show #HashOut
Yahoo is launching an online talk show hosted by some noteworthy guests, including “Lost” co-creator Damon Lindelof and journalist Maria Shriver.
Most recognised logos in the UK- Microsoft, Apple and Intel lead tech table
Among UK shoppers, the top three most recognisable logos for technology brands are Microsoft, Apple and Intel. They were identified with certainty by 92.7 per cent, 86 per cent and 85.6 per cent of consumers, respectively.
Google to include Gmail user data for personalised search results
Google’s is to start highlighting information drawn from its users’ Gmail accounts on its main search results page.
Amazon becomes game developer with ‘Living Classics’ book challenge
Amazon has entered the social online gaming market to cash in on the growing popularity among its customers and has found people spend a great deal of time on social networking platforms.
Top brown goods advertisers: Apple and Amazon dominate market online
Amazon UK was the most visible brown goods advertiser online whilst Apple remained the most visible website for brown goods-related searches, according to new research.
Nearly half of US smartphone owners use mobile shopping apps
Almost half (47%) of all smartphone owners in the U.S. use mobile shopping apps, with established online players eBay and Amazon.com leading in popularity, according to new research.
eBay tests same-day delivery with ‘eBay Now’
eBay is testing a same-day delivery service dubbed eBay Now, as the online marketplace looks to rival Amazon.
Amazon ecommerce sales set to overtake Walmart – Already Kindle books outsell print books in UK
Another tipping point for data about the growth of ecommerce as UK subsidiary of Amazon announces it’s selling more Kindle titles than printed books. This announcement about Amazon ecommerce sales follows expectations that Amazon total sales will overtake Walmart by 2020. Here’s why…