Global Internet use: 634m websites and 2.4bn users
During 2012, there were 2.4 billion web users and 1.3bn smartphones, recording 2.7bn Facebook likes and 175m tweets per day, according to new data.
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Facebook offers free calls for US iPhone users
In a challenge to traditional mobile operators, Facebook is letting iPhone users in the US make free calls via its messenger app, provided they have wi-fi or mobile data access.
CES 2013: Cars and gaming top social media buzz
With the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) wrapping up for another year, attendees, consumers and experts are sharing their thoughts on technologies unveiled across social media. New research indicates cars and gaming stole the limelight this year, generating the most Twitter and Facebook buzz around the event.
Sony rivals iPhone and Samsung with waterproof 5-inch smartphone
Sony has unveiled its latest smartphone, the Xperia Z, as the technology giant looks to rival Apple and Samsung in the smartphone wars.
Amazon plans to ‘auto rip’ CDs to Cloud Player
Amazon could soon automatically provide a digital version of purchased CDs, according to a news report.
Amazon plans to 'auto rip' CDs to Cloud Player
Amazon could soon automatically provide a digital version of purchased CDs, according to a news report.
Apple to finally produce a budget iPhone?
Apple is reportedly developing a cheaper version of its iPhone for launch later this year, as the manufacturer looks to compete with Android the fast growing budget smartphone market.
Top 5 digital entertainment predictions for 2013
Jerome Rota, Founder of DivX and Senior Vice President, Consumer Products and Services at PacketVideo, discusses the future of technology in the entertainment industry.
Mobile ‘now represents 20% of Facebook ad spend’
Mobile now represents 20.3% of overall Facebook ad spend, with Apple dominating tablet spend and Android dominating smartphone spend, according to new research.
Mobile 'now represents 20% of Facebook ad spend'
Mobile now represents 20.3% of overall Facebook ad spend, with Apple dominating tablet spend and Android dominating smartphone spend, according to new research.