As events continue to unfold in Japan, one software firm is making a material difference on the ground. Developed out of the political meltdown surrounding the astonishing tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, Google’s Person Finder tool is looking like it will become embedded in disaster relief processes worldwide. It’s a perfect example of how the digital … [Read more…]
It must have seemed like a great idea: a natural disaster, a global outpouring of sympathy, a donation engine from the world’s largest software maker and a way of consumer support on the web translating straight into donations. But the nuances of social media can be subtle, and here’s what Microsoft are learning, fast…
There has been a marked decrease in the cost of a megabit, with Brits paying on average just half the amount they were paying in early 2008 for their bandwidth, according to new research.
The CEO of group-buying discount site Groupon has apologised to Japanese customers Monday for a New Year’s deal gone wrong.
Japan’s anti-monopoly watchdog has approved a tie-up between Yahoo Japan and Google but warned it will keep checking for possible violations.
Smartphones generate 65% of global traffic, despite accounting for 13% of the market, according to new research.
Sony has ceased sales of its iconic cassette tape Walkman in Japan, as digital music and MP3 players have finally killed off demand for the bulky portable device.
Yahoo’s shares rose 11% yesterday on the back on speculation that the struggling online media giant is the object of a takeover attempt, with both AOL and News Corporation in the running as possible bidders.
Where in the world are you most likely to be hit by a malicious computer attack or virus? According to the results of AVG Technologies’ first ever Global Threat Index, it’s the Caucasus region, with Web surfers in Turkey, Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan all being the most likely to face threats while online.
Where in the world are you most likely to be hit by a malicious computer attack or virus? According to the results of AVG Technologies’ first ever Global Threat Index, it’s the Caucasus region, with Web surfers in Turkey, Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan all being the most likely to face threats while online.