Wikipedia offers ‘Nearby’ articles based on location
Wikimedia Foundation has launched a ‘Neaby’ tool, filtering relevant Wikipedia articles to users based on their location.
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Lightmaker revamps Wayne Rooney’s official website
Agency Lightmaker has relaunched Premier League Footballer Wayne Rooney’s official website using responsive design to cater for multi-platform viewing.
Thomson challenges internet users to take a ‘One-Minute Holiday’
Travel retailer Thomson has launched a new campaign encouraging Britain’s weary workforce to take an exotic break without leaving their desks.
Right to reply: Is Britain incubating a child internet addiction?
A survey of British children and their parents reveals that typically children start using the internet from the age of three. But a leading IT entrepreneur – and former child addict – says we should be harnessing their enthusiasm.
Top 10 news sites on Google: Patch and Huffington Post lead way
Google has been integrating many non-traditional search results for years, with news articles being one of the most common. New research from Searchmetrics has highlighted the 10 most prominent sites that appear on Google News integrations, with Patch.com and The Huffington Post leading the way.
Scoopshot lets publishers check authenticity of user content
Scoopshot, a content crowdsourcing service, has developed a patent-pending technology that automatically analyses user generated still and video images.
Chat apps ‘now more popular than texting’
Chat apps such as WhatsApp and Apple’s iMessage are now more popular than text messaging, according to a news report.
Right to reply: Google’s EU search concessions do not go far enough
This month, Google has been forced to change the way it displays search results in Europe to appease an EU antitrust investigation. Michael Weber, CEO of hot-map.com argues that Google’s new commitments are a smokescreen to maintain its dominant position.
Marketers ‘missing trick with online personalisation’
Providing personalised online customer experiences is seen as vital for business performance but most marketers are stuck in the slow lane when it comes to delivering, with 3 in 4 marketers not knowing where to start, according to a new survey.
Video news trends: Half of Brits watch current events online
Nearly half (47%) of UK consumers watch video news on a regular basis, with most feeling that the clips improve their understanding of a story, according to a new report.