Social Media
Students use the internet to keep in touch with parents
As thousands of young people prepare to fly the nest for university this week, a new study by Endsleigh, student insurance provider, has revealed an emerging generation of internet-savvy students and parents is significantly changing the way families are now keeping in touch.
Volvo launches Worldtrucker in the UK
With online communities spreading like wildfire, truck drivers can now start joining the throng by signing up on Volvo’s Worldtrucker networking site when the UK will officially launch its own local area on Monday, September 13th.
Fresh warning for social media users
Confused.com is warning people who use social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook that they could eventually face hikes in their home insurance premiums.
How much does your lifestyle cost? Find out with Volkswagen
Volkswagen has launched the latest stage in its ‘Unbelievable Value’ campaign with a new microsite designed to illustrate the true cost of everyday living over a lifetime and how looking beyond the initial price tag and making small changes can lead to dramatic financial gains over the long-term.
New York's Fall Fashion Week on the web
As fashion week kicks off in New York City this week, AOL brings a new depth of coverage to both its online audience and New York City pedestrians with an exciting array of programs involving Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center, live streaming of the designer shows and events at MAC & Milk, and a brand new collaboration with the Meatpacking District Initiative.
Express Insurance motocross photography competition
With just over a month to go, Express Insurance is urging budding photographers to enter their competition to find the UK’s best motocross related photograph. With over 250 entries already submitted, what are you waiting for?
Toshiba Places extends Multi Screen vision
Toshiba takes another big step in making its Multi Screen vision a reality. So far, the emphasis has been on connecting devices locally – for example with the Toshiba Media Controller, which makes it easy to access and stream content from device to device within a home network.
Yahoo! and Vestel to deliver Yahoo! Connected TV across Europe
Yahoo! and Vestel Group have announced that consumers across Europe will soon be able to easily access thousands of content sources, movies, TV shows, social networks, videos, and other kinds of Internet content through Yahoo! Connected TV.
Sony Video On Demand powered by Qriocity
In November 2009, Sony Corporation (Sony) said that it was developing a network service platform called Sony Online Services (SOLS), which is now called Qriocity.
Sony brings Personal Space to Europe
Sony has launched a new online service that provides quick and easy sharing of digital photos and videos with friends and family.
Ping users top one million in first 48 hours
Apple have announced that in less than 48 hours since its launch on Wednesday, more than one million users have joined Ping, its new social network for music which lets users follow their favorite artists and friends to discover what music they’re talking about, listening to and downloading.
HSBC launch Facebook search to find visionary students
HSBC has launched a search to find the UK's most visionary students and is offering them the chance to win one of four £15,000 bursaries.
AOL's Patch launches 100th site
AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) have announced the launch of Patch's 100th site, Morristown Patch. AOL also announced that Patch plans to rapidly expand to more than 500 U.S. neighborhoods in 20 states by the end of 2010. Additionally, with over 500 journalists still to be hired, Patch expects to be the largest hirer of full-time journalists in the U.S. this year.
Tenerife to entice holidaymakers via YouTube
British travellers wishing to experience the Spanish island of Tenerife before they visit, or those wanting to savour the memories of their trip, can now do so on a new YouTube site which has been specifically created to entice first-time and returning UK holidaymakers to the island.
Yahoo! launches online Barclays Premier League highlights
Yahoo! today unveils its Barclays Premier League online highlights at yahoo.co.uk. After winning the rights for seasons 2010-13 in April, Yahoo! UK will show snack-sized (up to 5 minutes) packages of every game this season.