Twitter plans China expansion with Hong Kong office
Twitter plans to open offices in Hong Kong next year, as the social looks to rival the likes of Weibo in the hugely lucrative Chinese market.
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Rovio brings Angry Birds Stella to China with Alibaba and Shanghai Media Group
Rovio has struck a partnership with the Digital Entertainment Business Division of Alibaba Group and introduce Angry Birds Stella to fans through Chinese Idols, broadcasted by Shanghai Media Group.
Facebook dabbles in ‘Dark Web’ for anonymous browsing
A new way to access Facebook securely and anonymously via the “dark Web” could provide a model for other site, letting users broase the social network anonymously via Tor.
Emerging markets to lead new growth for app publishers
Google Play and messaging apps are driving mobile app growth in emerging markets, with Brazil, Indonesia, Turkey and India leading the way, according to new research.
Is brand loyalty dead on the mobile web? New report tackles privacy vs. convenience
Brands with slow or poorly made mobile websites are increasingly losing potential customers, as mobile savvy users switch to rival sites to meet their high expectations, according to new research.
Unilever boosts digital media spend to 20%
Unilever is now investing a fifth of its entire media spend on digital platforms, as the FMCG giant looks to improve marketing efficiency and become a ‘simple, effective’ marketing organisation.
Apple reveals thinner iPads with fingerprint scanners
Apple has launched two new iPads featuring Touch ID fingerprint sensors and a camera ‘burst mode’, as the electronics giant looks to regain lost market share from Android in the tablets sector.
Top tips: Can any business afford to wait for Digital Britain?
If the Government’s statements about Digital Britain could be believed, even the most rural outpost should be enjoying high speed broadband. The reality is that even those operating in towns and cities are struggling to get any kind of decent broadband speed via ageing copper networks. So called Digital Britain is fast becoming Divided Britain; … [Read more…]
Google reveals Android Lolipop and Nexus 6
Google has revealed its latest line-up of Android mobiles and software, as the internet giant aims to attract a wider range of consumers away from rivals Apple and Microsoft.
Apple and Google top global brands as tech firms dominate
Apple increased the value of its brand by 21 percent to $118.9 billion, while Google raised its brand value by 15 percent to $107.43 billion. Coca-Cola, IBM and Microsoft round out the top five.