Google Shopping search accused of ‘abuse’ by EU
The European Union has filed a complaint against Google over its alleged anti-competitive behaviour, targeting its shopping search which is pitched as a “matchmaker” between products and customers.
Predatory or prudent? High price of .sucks domain investigated
The price of new .sucks domains is to be investigated amid claims that brands and celebrities could be exploited.
How brands are taking a stance (and winning fans) with LGBT advertising
Marketing entails more than just reaching the right person at the right time. Google and YouTube data looking at messages about diversity and equality for the LGBT community highlights some interesting results for Burger King and Honey Maid in the US.
YouTube revamps TrueView in-stream ads
YouTube has updated its TrueView ad format with a more interactive experience for viewers across all screens, and a new way of billing clicks.
YouTube Kids app accused of being ‘one long ad’
US consumer watchdog groups have accused Google of blurring the line between ads and original content in its YouTube Kids app.
Google planning cheap overseas calls with Hutchison tie up
Google is reportedly in talks with Three UK owner Hutchison Whampoa to let subscribers use its upcoming mobile phone service without charge while abroad.
Android apps to run on Windows, Macs and Linux with ‘Arc Welder’
Google has launched a tool that lets Android apps run on any machine that can run its Chrome browser.
Top 20 UK sites: News outlets get mobile boost
News sites including BBC, Mail Online, and Trinity Mirror are now getting much higher mobile audiences than on desktop, according to new research looking into the top 20 UK sites online.
$100 Google Chromebit turns TVs into PCs
Google has launched a HDMI dongle that can turn any TV into a fully functional Chrome-powered computer.
Top April Fool’s pranks: Google goes backwards, Hailo piggybacks and driverless driving tests
April Fool’s Day has become big business for brands as they scramble to get their pranks noticed on social media and news outlets (getting some free publicity in the process). We’ve rounded-up some of the best spoofs to hit the web this year- including Google going backwards, Hailo piggybacks and driverless pizza delivery.