Piracy websites ‘attract 53 billion visits a year’
A sampling of only 22 brands revealed that websites offering pirated digital content and counterfeit goods generate more than 53 billion visits per year, according to a new study.
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A fifth of consumers ‘now playing social games online’
A fifth of consumers (19%) are now playing social games online, according to a new report by Econsultancy which looks in detail at a sector now worth close to a billion dollars.
20 facts of 2010: A snapshop of life in the UK
Nearly a quarter of the UK population has no internet access, but one in ten can surf the web on their phone, according to one of the largest surveys examining life in the UK.
Mobile clicks show peak traffic on Boxing Day and ‘Mobile Sunday’
Real-time clicks measured over the Christmas period by Adfonic across its global mobile advertising marketplace show that mobile is driving a shift in the way that consumers browse for gifts and hunt for sale bargains.
Amazon to buy Lovefilm for £200m?
Online retailer Amazon is reportedly set to make an offer for Lovefilm in a deal that could value the movie rental site at around £200m.
Chatroulette, Take That and Facebook: Google reveals top UK search terms of 2010
Google has released its annual Zeitgeist report into the UK’s search habits online browsing habits, listing the terms most commonly searched on its site this year.
The children buying their own presents… and causing credit card fraud
It had to happen sometime. Santa’s longstanding Christmas conditioning whereby good behaviour earns presents has finally been toppled. Justin Schamotta, staff writer for Credit Card Comparison, looks at why kids need to education on the perils of credit card fruad.
Facebook reveals most talked about UK trends of 2010
Facebook has revealed the UK’s list of top trends in status updates in the UK, giving a unique insight into the sporting, TV and cultural moments which prompted national conversations.
Top 10 video games: What US shoppers want next
Video games ranked by what gamers are looking forward to buying next.
Games console rankings: US
Games consoles ranked by percentage of usage minutes (Aug 2010).