Play.com mulls ‘payment on delivery’ option
Online retailer Play.com is considering the introduction of a payment-on-delivery offer for its customers, according to a news report.
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Top 10 Twitter hashtags of the year: #egypt and #tigerblood top list
The most popular hashtags of 2011 have been revealed, illustrating how Twitter spans diverse topics from politics to celebrity gossip.
Top 40 most 'shared' news stories on Facebook in 2011
Facebook has revealed the 40 most popular ‘shared’ stories by its US users in 2011, including celebrity deaths, natural disasters, and a father-daughter dance medley video.
Top 40 most ‘shared’ news stories on Facebook in 2011
Facebook has revealed the 40 most popular ‘shared’ stories by its US users in 2011, including celebrity deaths, natural disasters, and a father-daughter dance medley video.
Bing reveals top search trends of 2011
Microsoft has unveiled the top US-based search terms used on its search engine Bing for 2011, with pop star Justin Bieber named as the most searched for person this year.
Ask lists top US and UK searches of 2011
The Japan Earthquake, Hurricane Irene and Steve Jobs death were among the top search trends on search engine Ask.com in this year.
Yahoo strategy doubts grow at Goldman Sachs
It’s tough being a portal these days, and particularly if you’re under the thumb of analysts who have lost faith in the business model of portals. The latest battering for the Yahoo strategy comes from Goldman Sachs, but their verdict has implications far beyond Yahoo. Here’s what they said and why it matters…
Smartphone use in Japan: Males under 35 top users
The majority of smartphone owners in Japan are males under the age of 35, according to new research.
Toyota’s new concept car: A ‘smartphone on wheels’
Toyota has unveiled its latest concept car, designed to be as interconnected and customisable as smartphones.
LinkedIn expands to Asia with Japan launch
LinkedIn has launched its online professional networking service in Japanese, the first Asian language platform for the rapidly growing company as it pushes to expand in the region.