Our roundup of the latest and breaking news, headlines and top stories from the world's most trusted news sources.
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June, 28, 2014 from CircleID
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June, 27, 2014 from Google Blog
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June, 27, 2014 from Internet | The GuardianWe have got through arguably one of the best World Cup group stages ever and the most networked one for sure. Twitter's data team, run by Simon Rogers , has produced this animated map showing the frequency of geolocated tweets including ...
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June, 27, 2014 from Internet | The GuardianYouGov poll shows pervasive belief in free online content amongst under-16s. Almost half of British children and teens believe that people should be able to download online content for free, according to a new report from online pollster...
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June, 27, 2014 from Phys.org: Internet NewsThe bitcoin world kicked into high gear Friday as the US government began auctioning some of the virtual currency seized in an FBI investigation of dark Web bazaar Silk Road.
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June, 27, 2014 from Internet | The GuardianThe Guy's short, episodic deliveries to a microcosm of New York marijuana enthusiasts have become a break out hit With all due respect to Cheech, Chong, and the entire output of Adult Swim, the list of genuinely great comedies about mari...
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June, 27, 2014 from Internet | The GuardianStory of how they took on FBI and major companies to be explored in new play called The Internet is Serious Business Theatre's autumn season will also include short online films made with Guardian journalists Two original members of the ...
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June, 27, 2014 from Internet | The GuardianJames Patterson's £250,000 handout is welcome, but Amazon will triumph unless we think more about where we buy books This week, bestselling crime writer James Patterson announced he is making a £250,000 donation to help independent...
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June, 27, 2014 from Internet on Huffington Post
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June, 27, 2014 from ComputerWeekly: Internet technologyFacebook has moved all the user photos on Instagram out of Amazon’s cloud platform into its own internal datacentre and cut costs
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June, 27, 2014 from ComputerWeekly: Internet technologyAmidst the furore over the deployment of superfast broadband in remote rural areas, communities and businesses in Oxfordshire took action
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June, 27, 2014 from Internet RetailingAsos has been recognised as best retailer in the Internet Retailing Awards 2014. The title was awarded last night at the annual party held to mark the awards, held at One Mayfair, attended by more than 400 ecommerce and multichannel trad...
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June, 27, 2014 from Internet RetailingDixons Retail this week reported a lift in online sales, turnover and profits in end-of-year results that came as the multichannel company said its now-cleared merger with Carphone Warehouse would build a business for a connected world. ...
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June, 27, 2014 from Phys.org: Internet NewsSome came in suits, some came in stilettos, and some came in sci-fi t-shirts, but together they could shape the future of the Internet.
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June, 27, 2014 from Internet RetailingMorrisons says its online grocery service will make its first London deliveries next month. The supermarket, currently rolling out the service out across the country, is now taking online food orders in North London via Morrisons.com . D...
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June, 27, 2014 from Internet RetailingThere’s been an increased buzz in the world of contactless mobile payments lately. Announcements by major industry players such as Visa, MasterCard and Google in support of Host Card Emulation (HCE) mark a potential turning point f...
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June, 27, 2014 from ComputerWeekly: Internet technologyIntel has opened an IoT Ignition Lab in Swindon to allow UK enterprises to develop projects in retail and more
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June, 27, 2014 from Internet RetailingIn today’s InternetRetailing newsletter we’re recovering from the night before. Last night Internet Retailing welecomed hundreds of retailers from across the multichannel and ecommerce spectrum, to celebrate the successes of the best in ...
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June, 27, 2014 from Internet | The GuardianGoogle has had thousands of requests, but will not say how many search histories or web pages have been tweaked Google has begun removing search links to content in Europe under the "right to be forgotten" ruling, which obliges...
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June, 27, 2014 from Internet | The GuardianHarry Styles and Co sing with Bert, Bruce Springsteen attacks biter and what if Alan Bennett had commentated on World Cup? We start with a treat for One Direction fans as the boys have a close encounter with Bert from Sesame Street and s...
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June, 26, 2014 from CircleID
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June, 26, 2014 from Internet | The GuardianSimultaneous tweet of Leveson now for stronger press regulation will feature JK Rowling, Ian McEwan and Stephen Fry Almost 2,000 people, including victims of phone hacking such as Gemma Dowler, the sister of Milly Dowler, are to take par...
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June, 26, 2014 from Internet on Huffington Post
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June, 26, 2014 from Internet | The GuardianA coalition of environmental groups is seeking to secure the name and pre-empt its auction to the highest bidder As the French government erupted in anger after being denied .vin and .wine this week , another domain name battle was under...
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June, 26, 2014 from Internet on Huffington Post
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June, 26, 2014 from Phys.org: Internet NewsGoogle on Thursday said that it is "forgetting" things in Europe to comply with a legal ruling granting people the power to have certain information about them removed from searches.
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June, 26, 2014 from Internet on Huffington Post
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June, 26, 2014 from Internet | The GuardianMuslim users will also be able to find out the times of iftar and imsak on the service Twitter has introduced its second set of "hashflags" for users observing Ramadan and celebrating Eid, following from the state-specific flag...
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June, 26, 2014 from Internet News Headlines - Yahoo! News(Reuters) - Online gambling company Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment has denied a report that it was considering the break-up or sale of its business, but said it was examining ways to increase shareholder value. Bloomberg reported earli...
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June, 26, 2014 from Reuters: Internet News(Reuters) - Online gambling company Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment has denied a report that it was considering the break-up or sale of its business, but said it was examining ways to increase shareholder value.
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June, 26, 2014 from Internet RetailingFortnum & Mason is the first retailer to offer its customers Sunday deliveries using Parcelforce Worldwide’s new service. The Sunday delivery service launches this weekend, when Fortnum & Mason shoppers who order by 2pm on ...
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June, 26, 2014 from Phys.org: Internet NewsFrance strongly attacked the US-based body that assigns internet addresses on Wednesday, saying it was not a fit venue for internet governance and that alternatives should be sought.
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June, 26, 2014 from Internet RetailingJust because a shopper is ordering from the UK or other English-speaking country does not mean they’d rather place their order in English. That’s the finding of a new study from customer experience management business SDL, wh...
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June, 26, 2014 from Phys.org: Internet NewsAmerican philanthropist Jason Buzi will not be allowed to stage his quirky @Hidden Cash treasure hunt in Paris at the weekend, police said Wednesday.
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June, 26, 2014 from Internet News Headlines - Yahoo! News(Reuters) - Online gambling company Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment Plc is considering selling itself or part of the company as part of a strategic review, Bloomberg reported on Thursday citing two sources. Bwin.Party hired Deutsche Ban...
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June, 25, 2014 from Internet | The GuardianIndustry leaders fought for changes to American copyright law at House judiciary hearing, part of US copyright law review Music copyright: 'just a bunch of people fighting over money' Music industry leaders fought for changes to American...
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June, 25, 2014 from CircleID
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June, 25, 2014 from Phys.org: Internet NewsPope Francis has by far the most clout of any world leader on Twitter because he is so widely retweeted, a study of political use of the social network showed on Wednesday.
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June, 25, 2014 from CircleID
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June, 25, 2014 from Reuters: Internet NewsSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc's Android software is coming to cars, televisions and watches this year, as the Internet search giant races against Apple Inc and other tech companies to extend its business into a rapidly broadening ...
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June, 25, 2014 from Internet News Headlines - Yahoo! NewsBy Alexei Oreskovic SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc's Android software is coming to cars, televisions and watches this year, as the Internet search giant races against Apple Inc and other tech companies to extend its business i...
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June, 25, 2014 from Internet | The GuardianThe majority's odd rule creates new legal uncertainties for innovative tech start-ups and established cloud providers alike When is an online streaming service like a cable company? The US supreme court's answer on Wednesday sure to send...
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June, 25, 2014 from Google Blog
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June, 25, 2014 from Phys.org: Internet NewsThe country star Rosanne Cash warned Wednesday that paltry returns to artists in the age of Internet streaming threaten to kill the music industry, as US lawmakers work on an overhaul.
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June, 25, 2014 from Internet on Huffington Post
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June, 25, 2014 from Web Search Guide and Internet News
There are some surprises in this infographic done by BI SOftware Insight. For one, Google indexes 60 trillion pages. The infographic delivers a very strong message that everywhere we turn algorithms are at work to use the data collected ... -
June, 25, 2014 from Internet | The GuardianLockers at Finchley Central and Newbury Park will add to nearly 300 locations across UK where company offers service Amazon has confirmed plans to trial online shopping pick-up lockers in London Underground car parks this month, joining ...
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June, 25, 2014 from Internet | The GuardianBut television remains the most used news provider The latest Ofcom report into how British people consume news shows, unsurprisingly, a rise in the numbers using digital devices. According to its research, some 41% of people say they ac...
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June, 25, 2014 from Internet | The GuardianOne of the payment company's security mechanisms has been undermined by a simple hack by researchers at a US firm One of PayPals security mechanisms designed to stop account hacks has been proven completely redundant by researchers, who ...
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June, 25, 2014 from Internet RetailingIn case anyone is in any doubt, mobile is now a key driver of e-commerce, not just a must have part of an omni-channel strategy. Where e-commerce is very much in the driving seat of retail, much of that growth is coming from mobile sales...
