Industry News

Video games and consoles see strong growth in November
Spending on video games, consoles and accessories rose 145 per cent in November compared to the same period last year, new figures indicate.

Facebook founder issues apology
Mark Zuckerberg, founder of social networking site Facebook, has issued a statement apologising for the way the company introduced an advertising system recently.

First team enters Google moon race
Google's robotic race to the moon is now officially underway, as the first team announce their intention to participate.

AOL to launch Polish internet portal
Time Warner's AOL is set to launch an internet portal in Poland, it has been reported.

Google involved in Our Stories project
Search engine giant Google, along with One Laptop per Child (OLPC) and Unicef, has launched a new project to preserve cultural identities around the world.

Nintendo Wii and iPod top EU Christmas gadget searches
The Nintendo Wii and Apple's iPod were the most popular gadgets searched for by EU consumers during the first three weeks of November, new research indicates.

Yahoo! to launch TechTicker
Yahoo! is set to launch a new online programme for technology investors offering blog posts and streaming video segments.

MSN launches mobile display ads
Microsoft has announced it has launched mobile display advertising in the US on MSN Mobile for the first time.

Ask.com offers increased privacy
Ask.com has launched a new service, entitled AskEraser, which enables users to make their searches more private.

YouTube invites users to share ad generated profits - again
YouTube are opening their doors to new applications for their Partner Program and a new selection of savvy YouTube users will have the chance to generate profit for themselves.