Apple to boost mapping tools with Wifislam buy
Apple has bought indoor-mapping specialist Wifislam as it looks to expand its maps product to compete with Google.
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Most Brits ‘unaware of new top-level domains’, including .Google, .Microsoft and .Nike
Three quarters (75%) of UK and US consumers are oblivious to the new ‘.brand’ domains, despite high profile brands adopting the new web extensions, according to a new survey.
Xbox 720 leaks hint at online only system
Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox 720 is rumoured to be always online, meaning players will not be able to play games from a disc, but will instead force you to install each game first.
LinkedIn expands news feed with Pulse buy
LinkedIn is to buy news reader app Pulse, as the business-based social network continues its strategy to become a one-stop business news and communications destination.
Internet Explorer 10 ‘will run Flash’ after surprise U-turn
In a surprise move, Microsoft has reversed its decision to ditch Flash support for its new Internet Explorer and Windows 8 products.
Clearasil runs Kinect X-Factor school competition
RB’s skincare brand Clearasil and Microsoft Advertising have launched a campaign to offer teenagers the chance to win an exclusive performance for their school from X Factor finalist Amelia Lily.
Microsoft fined £484m for breaching browser antitrust deal
Microsoft has been fined €561m (£484m) in Europe for failing to promote a range of web browsers, rather than just Internet Explorer.
Right to reply: First game console film- a sign of things to come?
A new comedy film, ‘Pulp’, recently became the first movie to be distributed via a games console in the UK, to Xbox Live subscribers- with Microsoft hinting at more to come. Jerome Rota, SVP Consumer Products and Services at Twonky, looks at these changing consumer viewing habits, and how connected TVs will shake up mthe … [Read more…]
Facebook to revamp news feed… again
Facebook is set to revamp its news feed tool once more, sparking rumours that the social network will ramp up features for smartphones as it looks to boost mobile ad revenues.
Facebook finally buys Atlas to boost ad tools
After weeks of rumours, Facebook has bought Atlas from Microsoft for an undisclosed sum, as the social network looks to boost its ad targeting capabilities.