Facebook sued for data mining private messages
Facebook users have sued the social network, claiming that private messages are read and mined for data to share with advertisers and marketers, according to reports.
Top 10 US brands, video sites and apps of 2013
As we enter 2014, research firm Neilsen has released the top 10 web brands, video sites and apps from last year in the US.
8 technology and eCommerce predictions for 2014: 1 in 5 in-store checkouts will take place on a mobile or tablet device by 2015
As ecommerce continues to rise, Dan Hartveld, Technical Director at Red Ant looks at 8 key trends for marketers to look out for in2014.
Biggest U-turn yet? Microsoft axes DRM restrictions after web outcry
In one of the most striking examples of internet protest power yet seen, Microsoft has reversed its controversial decision to impose restrictions on pre-owned games on its upcoming Xbox One console.
Apple reveals US spying requests- Google and Twitter keep quiet
Apple has followed Facebook and Microsoft in revealing details of data requests from the US authorities, following revelations that the National Security Agency (NSA) had “direct access” to their servers under a data collection programme called Prism.
Web spying scandal: Facebook shows details of US Govt. data requests
Facebook claims it has “aggressively” protected its user data from the US government snooping, following revelations that the National Security Agency (NSA) had “direct access” to their servers under a data collection programme called Prism.
Social media ad targeting: Facebook adds clickable hashtags for real–time marketing
Facebook has added Twitter-style clickable hashtags, letting users quickly find similar topics and like-minded users across the site, while giving marketers a new channel for their social media ad targeting.
Web spying scandal: Internet giants urge US Govt. to reveal security requests
Internet giants including Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Twitter all calling for more flexibility in disclosing more about that national security requests they receive from the US government.
Google buys social sat-nav Waze for $1.3bn
Google has bought crowd-sourced navigation app Waze for a reported $1.3bn (£835m), as the firm looks to extend its sat-nav tools.
Google wins bidding war to by map app Waze?
Google is to buy social mapping app Waze for around $1.3bn, after an intense bidding war with rival Facebook, according to news reports.