Industry News

Online news overtakes newspapers in USA
A new study has found that printed newspapers have fallen far behind online news sites in America, as a means for people to access their daily news.

Twitter to try a new advertising model
Popular microblogging site Twitter is preparing to launch a new advertising model which will serve third party adverts in search results.

The Filter signs personalised search deal with Dailymotion
Users of Dailymotion can look forward to an improved online discovery experience when searching for videos online.

'Google, Kansas' changes name to secure broadband bid
A small Kansas town has made a creative bid for inclusion in Google's fibre-optic pilot program.

Microsoft releases first application for Android phones
The Silicon Valley giant has finally offered its Microsoft Tag barcode reader application to users of Google smartphones.

House of Lords ruling could block YouTube
The approved Digital Economy Bill looks set to vastly revamp the way sites hosting or linking to material infringing copyright are dealt with.

Smaller browsers demand greater presence in Microsoft's ballot screen
Microsoft's ballot screen offering Windows users a choice of alternative web browsers hasn't gone far enough, according to the makers of smaller browsers sidelined to the second page.

Microsoft launches Bing TV ads in the UK
Microsoft is encouraging users to 'Bing and decide' in a new TV advertising campaign that pokes fun at Google.

Online ads could come under new ASA remit
The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has received recommendations for ASA's remit to be extended to include communications on websites and social networks.

Steve Jobs confirms no iPhone tethering for iPad
The Apple founder has said there will be no 3G iPhone tethering for the company's soon-to-be-launched tablet.