As January draws to a close, people the world over are taking stock of the first month of twenty-ten and wondering what it predicts for the year ahead. The same can be said for the digital realm, where cyber attacks have raised security profiles and bashed confidence even as our favourite players have come out with strong figures and optimistic innovations. Let the bigmouthmedia newsletter act as a barometer for the coming months online, read on and take stock of the headlines rocking the digital sphere.
The week got off to a subdued start as Microsoft launched an urgent security patch for Internet Explorer to quell some of the safety fears in the air. China then officially denied involvement in the Google cyber attacks that shook up the online community earlier this month.
Apple has also spent a lot of time in the headlines recently, as rumours about a potential tablet - or iSlate - computer have had Mac fans champing at the bit. The doyennes of design have also released figures indicating that the success of the iPhone has boosted their profits by an astonishing 50 per cent.
Google proved optimistic this week too, as creative executive Eric Schmidt defended ad sales performance for the Mountain View giant. Meanwhile, the advancements of rival search engines were discussed in Munich as industry insiders pondered the possibility of serious challenges to Google's crown.
In other news, this week saw search service Ask Jeeves attempt to remind searchers of its presence with a new advertising campaign that focuses on the kinds of questions searchers pose. YouTube is also hoping to attract new users with the news that the video sharing site is expanding to offer film rentals. Also in the spirit of sharing, Data.gov - a site developed by web founder Tim Berners-Lee - will offer free public access to government data and a bigmouth had a look at ways page load times could be reduced with preloading components using A/B testing.
Sharing is what makes the world wide web go round, so don't forget to tune into the bigmouthmedia newsletter every week to find share in the news we've collated just for you.
Ask Jeeves launches new advertising campaign
The UK's fourth most popular search engine is looking to raise its brand identity as a questions and answers website.
Apple celebrates 50 per cent profit increase
Thanks largely to the popularity of the iPhone, Apple announces a 50 per cent rise in profits over the previous quarter.
Rival search engines ramp up competition in Munich
Google's search competitors' offer advancements they hope will allow them to catch up to the Mountain View giant - and they may be gaining ground.
China denies involvement in Google cyber-attacks
Beijing has officially denied playing any part in the sophisticated cyber-attacks that targeted Google and other companies last month.
Google exec praises ad sales performance
Chief executive Eric Schmidt shows optimism at internet icon's revenue recovery
Web founder launches Data.gov in the UK
Government data has been made freely accessible to the public to improve delivery of public services and increase accountability.
YouTube expands to offer film rentals
The video sharing site has partnered with the Sundance Film Festival to offer paid-for films.
Preloading components using A/B testing to reduce page load times
How A/B Testing can be used to preload components post-migration, reducing load times when launching a new website.
Apple in talks with UK mobile companies for iSlate?
Rumoured tablet computer reportedly fuelling contract discussions
Microsoft launches urgent security patch to win back browser share
Microsoft has leapt into action with a new security patch for Internet Explorer after German and French governments urged citizens to seek out alternative web browsers.
