China overtakes US as top smartphone market
China has overtaken the US in terms of having the most active Android and iOS devices, according to new data.
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Apple staff Macs hit by hackers
Apple has been attacked by the same hackers who targeted Facebook, as the technology giant saw its internal systems infected by a virus.
Facebook admits hack attack- but no data stolen
Facebook was targeted by a “sophisticated attack” by hackers last month, but the social network said it has found no evidence any user data had been compromised.
4G ‘to account for 30% of operator revenues by 2017’
4G LTE revenues are set to grow rapidly, reaching more than $340 billion by 2017 globally, compared to just over $75 billion this year, according to a new report.
Social media in Russia: Top 4 social networks in Russia
Social networking in Russia is huge, with users spending twice the global average time in online hangouts. However, the landscape is very different from Western markets, with Facebook and Google overshadowed by the likes of Odnoklassniki, Moimir and VK in terms of user numbers. We take a look at the top 4 social networks in … [Read more…]
Top tips: 5 eCommerce innovations for 2013
We will be seeing significant investment in eCommerce technology and platforms as demand for eCommerce increases and as companies innovate their multichannel retail offerings this year. The real winners will be platform providers that provide true commerce suites, argues Matt Clarke CTO at marketing and technology agency Amaze.
Top 6 social networks in Japan
Japan’s social media landscape is diverse and fragmented, with many big players battling for dominance (and working together). Facebook and Twitter are popular, but local players Mixi and Gree also have lasting appeal across Japan, while mobile and social gaming sites are also hugely popular. We look at the top 6 social networks in Japan.
Twitter passwords stolen as hackers hit social network
Twitter was hacked over the weekend, resulting in the passwords of up to 250,000 user accounts being exposed.
Right to reply: Writing off Apple is premature despite disappointing results
This week saw shares in Apple dip 10% on dissapointing iPhone sales. Professor Loizos Heracleous at Warwick Business School says those writing off Apple after its disappointing earnings update are premature.
Global mobile ad spend: UK leads world
Global digital ad spending passed the $100-billion mark for the first time in 2012, with the UK leading the way, according to new research.