Smartphone wars: Apple and Samsung hold ‘peace talks’ to settle patent disputes
Apple and Samsung are holding two days of talks that will try to find a way to end the many legal rows between the rivals.
Germany
Xbox sales banned in Germany after Motorola court case
A number of Microsoft products, including Windows 7 OS, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and the Xbox console have been banned from sale in Germany, following an extraordinary ruling declared this week in a Mannheim court.
Internet download speeds – international benchmarks
The Asia-Pacific region is the best place for broadband, with the US and Europe training behind, according to new research.
Productivity is king? New study reveals workplace creativity shortage
New research reveals a global creativity gap in five of the world’s largest economies, according to new research.
Web design trends- Toyota revamps site navigation to boost car sales
Toyota Motor Europe has undergone a radical change to its consumer website, building a new navigation model based on eye-racking tests in a bid to boost engagement and conversions on its site.
Infographic: The rise of the video ad in Europe
More than half of all video ads worldwide came from either the UK, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Italy or Switzerland, according to this new infographic.
YouTube copyright law infringements – Germany legal shock
YouTube has been told to take down copyrighted clips of music from its German site, following a court ruling over the weekend.
German ad firm teams up with AudienceScience
Germany’s largest targeting alliance is working with to develop proprietary products based on AudienceScience
How coffee drinking habits differ around the world
As branches of global coffee house chains become a permanent fixture in even the most far-flung corners of the world, research from Kantar Media’s Global TGI looks at coffee consumption in different countries.
Citizen journalism – Latin America takes the lead
Attitudes to user-generated content differ around the world, with Latin America leading the world for ‘citizen journalism’, according to new research.