Google axes SMS search portal
Google has shut down its SMS search tool for mobile users without a data plan.
YouTube
Right to reply: YouTube’s bid to become ‘first choice’ content platform
Last week saw YouTube unveil its paid subscription channels, letting users watch content such as National Geographic and Sesame Street episodes online for a monthly channel fee as low as $0.99. Alistair Dent, head of PPC, Periscopix, sees the move as YouTube’s next step towards becoming the ‘first choice’ platform for content creators- both large … [Read more…]
Right to reply: YouTube’s new subscription charges- don’t get lost in the clutter
YouTube is to start charging for subscription channels, but does this offer a new channel for businesses, or is it a dead end? Roy Kimani, CEO of Nideo warns companies looking at YouTube to be careful of getting lost in the clutter.
Nielsen tests online TV tracking tool
Nielsen is testing a new tool that lets TV networks track viewing of shows on their websites.
Online videos ‘drive deeper engagement than text articles’
Consumers are more likely to share, comment and “like” an online video than a text article, with humour the number one reason they interact with video according to new research.
Video viral of the week: Durex helps relationships go the distance with ‘Fundawear’
Move over sexting… this risqué new viral ad from Durex Australia puts a new spin on long distance relationship with a new way by combining sex and technology. See why its our video viral of the week below…
YouTube adds ‘tape mode’ to celebrate 57 years of VHS
To mark its 57th anniversary, the iconic VHS cassette has been honoured by YouTube this week, with a ‘tape mode’ option on selected videos.
Data after death? Google grants ‘digital wills’ to users
Google has launched a ‘digital wills’ service, letting users choose what happens to their data after they die.
Google aims to settle EU antitrust case with concessions
Google has submitted a concessions package in its ongoing EU antitrust case, following accusations that the search giant is misusing its dominant position.
Harlem Shake videos hit 1 billion views
YouTube dance phenomenon The Harlem Shake has generated over one billion video views in just 40 days.