Twitter to launch 15 new ad units- report
Twitter is planning to launch 15 new types of ad products, including in-stream downloads for mobile games and click-to-call buttons for local businesses, according to a news report.
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Amazon turns kitchen into shopping cart with ‘Dash’ wand
Amazon has launched a new barcode scanner device, called ‘dash’, that lets users scan and orders groceries from the comfort of their kitchen.
Google ‘Android TV’ platform plans revealed?
Google is planning to launch Android TV, its latest attempt to break into the living room that will provide a complete platform for media, apps and games, according to a new report.
App store trends: How do promoted price drops affect revenue?
Games with price drops that are featured on the Apple App Store grow revenue by an average of 437% in 7 days, according to new research.
How women and men use social media and mobile (infographic)
Men and women differ in using social media and their mobile devices, with women far more likely to ‘like’ or follow brands for discounts and offers, according to this new infographic from Finances Online.
Elder Scrolls goes online: The new World of Warcraft? (infographic)
As popular fantasy game Elder Scrolls launches its first online version today, this infographic from creator Bethesda looks at some stats and facts about the game that could be the next World of Warcraft.
10 reasons why people follow brands on Twitter (infographic)
Most Twitter users now follow a brand on the social network- but what drives real engagement with customers on a social network. This infographic from Twitter looks at why people follow brands and identifies major opportunity gaps waiting to be filled by brands that can develop engaging accounts.
Disney buys YouTube network Maker Studios for $950m
Disney has bought YouTube network Maker Studios in a $950m deal that sees the iconic movie studio make a significant step towards a digital future.
Candy Crush shares go sour on debut
King, the maker of the popular mobile game Candy Crush, has seen it shares drop 15% below its IPO price on the first day trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
Zynga reveals plans for NaturalMotion buy: Can games maker win back growth?
Zynga, the company behind Farmville, bought UK games maker Natural Motion last month for £317m. Now, the companies boss has explained how the embattled maker of Farmville looks to turn around its fortunes with a mobile drive.