Google to launch free version of music streaming service
Google is launching a free version of its music streaming service Play Music.
Apple finally strikes streaming deal with indie group
Apple has struck a deal with two leading indie music groups, Beggars Group and Merlin, paving the way for thousands of labels to join its new streaming service.
Google finally offers ‘Undo Send’ feature for Gmail
Google has added an ‘undo send’ feature to its Gmail service, letting users set ‘cooling off periods’ when an email can be recalled after it is sent.
Digital Wimbledon: 10 most marketable tennis stars of 2015
With Wimbledon just around the corner, this year’s tennis tournament is set to be the biggest yet on social media, dominating the 2015 Grand Slam calendar so far in the social space. New research looks at more than 5m social mentions across blogs, Facebook, Google+, Reddit, Twitter and other social sites to uncover key trends … [Read more…]
Vlogger Vs Lush: Cosmetics giant in YouTube domain clash
A popular YouTube star has hit out at Lush after losing his decade-old domain to the cosmetics retailer.
Google debuts high-def Nest security camera
Google’s smart device firm Nest has launched a camera that senses movement in a user’s home and alerts them via a smartphone app.
Google ‘Mobilegeddon’ 2 months on: How did brands fare?
When Google released its Mobile-friendly update on April 21st 2015, many experts believed it would have a dramatic impact. Websites that we’re not deemed ‘mobile-friendly’ were penalised in the search results rankings on mobiles. But nearly two months on, how have the changes affected sites that are not optimised for smartphones and tablets? New research … [Read more…]
Uni graduates take on Google with new digital ad concept
Could Hull be home to the next Larry Page and Sergey Brin? Brothers Andrew and Ash Lewis and their young team have created a brand new online advertising platform, Flomigo.
It’s Alive! Dr Frankenstein and SEO
Trying to ‘trick’ Google to get high in search results is a short-term game. Ultimately all SEO techniques have to be totally natural if they want to future proof online exposure. Mark Preston, founder and director of WildShark, looks at Google’s attempt create their own ‘Frankenstein’ machines that can emulate human thought- and what this … [Read more…]
Online ad fraud: Best practice guidelines published
The UK’s Joint Industry Committee for Web Standards (JICWEBS) – the independent body that defines best practice and standards for online ad trading – has announced the next stage in the move to tackle online ad fraud.