Industry News

Google is a summertime hit in the UK
Leading search engine Google was the most visited site in the UK in August, according to new research.

Yahoo! agrees mobile advertising deal with Telefonica
Yahoo! has announced an agreement with Spanish mobile phone operator Telefonica, which owns mobile carrier O2, the Telegraph reports.

Yahoo! revamps search tool
Yahoo! has revamped its search engine in order to challenge rival Google and reduce "internet search fatigue", the Times reports.

Google 'shares on the rise'
Shares in the search engine Google may surpass $600 for the first time, according to reports.

Yahoo! considers Kelkoo's future
Yahoo! is considering the possibility of selling its online shopping comparison site Kelkoo, according to reports.

O2 helps Facebook and MySpace go mobile
O2 has announced that from November users will be able to access their Facebook and MySpace accounts on the move.

Microsoft adds social networking feature to new Zune
In a bid to compete with Apple's iPod, software and internet giant Microsoft has launched a social networking site named Zune Social, alongside three new models of its Zune media player.

Google offers businesses Postini security
Google has increased the storage and security it offers for its Google Apps suite, which includes a range of tools such as spreadsheets and word processing.

Yahoo!, eBay and PayPal team up to reduce email fraud
Yahoo! has announced it is joining forces with eBay and PayPal to protect consumers against email fraud and phishing scams.

Google plans International Cleanup Weekend
Google is planning an International Cleanup Weekend on October 13th and 14th.