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Virgin Media launches online movies service

Virgin Media have announced the launch of its first online movies service: Virgin Media Online Movies. With hundreds of titles to watch on demand, including Fantastic Mr Fox, District 9 and, from 6th May, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Virgin Media Online Movies will be the perfect online hub for all film lovers.

LG Optimus - The Android powered smartphone for first-time users

LG Electronics (LG) has announced the launch of an Android-powered smartphone, LG Optimus (LG GT540), a handset offering an optimal environment for first-time smartphone users with easy and convenient mobile access.

Shopping online the ‘greener’ way to shop

People are embracing e-commerce, not just for convenience, but because it is seen as a more environmentally-friendly way to shop, according to the latest e-Customer Service Index (eCSI) survey conducted by IMRG and eDigitalResearch.

Britains cooking with gas this summer

The gas BBQ is this summer’s clear favourite for garden feasts - visits have leapt 902% in a month on Twenga, the new-generation shopping search engine. The classic charcoal barbecue remains popular however, with searches up 615%.

mifiction launches interactive novels

Interactive fiction books are now available on mobile phones as new technology transforms the traditional novel into a contemporary format. Mobile books or ‘moooks’ are designed for instant viewing across a wide range of mobile networks worldwide, with first service availability in the UK.

Top brands hit rock bottom for online customer service

A new report reveals that UK organisations, including top brands and local government, have hit rock bottom in their delivery of multi-channel customer service.

Graze.com ruminates on 2 years of success with Postcode Anywhere

“Healthy eating by post” company Graze.com celebrated another 50,000 successful food deliveries on its two-year anniversary this week - and attributes much of its success to an online mail-order model made possible by companies like Royal Mail and Postcode Anywhere.

IT Governance Social Media Strategy Toolkit

IT Governance (ITG), the one-stop shop for compliance expertise, is today launching a comprehensive Social Media Governance Toolkit at Infosecurity Europe 2010.

Festival fans beware - how to avoid dodgy tickets this summer

The leading consumer protection body for the ticket industry is warning festival fans about dodgy websites offering rip-off tickets.

‘Panic Button’ to be a warning to all social network users

Panic Button, a new British feature film that highlights the many dangers lurking in the world of social networking, has gone into production.

Discount vouchers set firm in UK culture

The UK population now redeems over 2.4 million discount vouchers EVERY DAY - the equivalent of 1,692 vouchers every minute - and 25 per cent up on last year, according to research from Moneysupermarket Vouchers.

No scrappage, no problem – buyers still roll in to carenquiry.co.uk

The end of the UK’s official, government-funded scrappage scheme has been no problem for Britain’s newest online car buying service, CarEnquiry.co.uk, with a further 4,000 visitors and 275 live enquiries taken for its free, ‘personal shopping’ service in the first week of April.