Top 50 US sites: Pinterest hits mainstream
Pinterest has entered the top 50 most visited US sites, attracting 25.3 million vistors during September, according to new data.
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Yahoo targets mobile after results beat expectations
Yahoo is to focus its efforts on mobile advertising as the embattled web giant looks to compete with the likes of Google and Facebook.
Apple drops Java from browsers
Apple is removing Oracle’s Java software from browsers on its Mac operating system, as part of its latest software update.
Google shock profit slowdown: Shares suspended after results blunder
Google saw nearly $20bn wiped off its market value in minutes yesterday, after third quarter earnings figures released prematurely by mistake revealed a surprise drop in profit growth.
Microsoft takes on iTunes with Xbox and Windows music store
Microsoft has revealed its Xbox and Windows-based music service, offering 30 million tracks to gamers and web users.
Google warns of more job cuts at Motorola
Google has warned it could make further job cuts to its Motorola Mobility team, following 4,000 layoffs already made after its purchase of the phone maker last year.
UK government planning online ID scheme
The Government is set to announce details of its controversial national identity plans, letting people use their mobile phones and social media profiles as official identification documents for accessing public services, according to a news report.
Top ad execs blast Microsoft for 'Do Not Track' defaults in IE 10
In an open letter, an influential US-based lobbying group for the advertising industry has criticised Microsoft’s decision to enable Do Not Track as the default setting in Internet Explorer 10.
Top ad execs blast Microsoft for ‘Do Not Track’ defaults in IE 10
In an open letter, an influential US-based lobbying group for the advertising industry has criticised Microsoft’s decision to enable Do Not Track as the default setting in Internet Explorer 10.
Microsoft revamps MSN with own news operation
Microsoft is launching its own news services, MSN News as part of its new re-designed MSN portal.