Category: Websites
Groupon shares jump up 50% on Nasdaq debut
It's been a great day for Groupon; the daily coupon deal site has seen its shares jump up almost 50% on the company's trading debut in New York. Originally listed on the Nasdaq at $20 a share, the share…
YouTube to announce new channels with custom-made content?
YouTube could reveal as early as next week that it is launching its own channels with original content, according to sources speaking to the Wall Street Journal. YouTube is thought to have signed a series of partnership deals with…
ISPs to roll out porn-blocking powers
A new government-planned initiative in the UK will see internet service providers blocking access to pornographic websites as a measure to prevent children from accidentally accessing adult material. New subscribers to BT, Virgin Media, Talk Talk and Sky will have…
Vimeo Music Store: An app store for samples
Here's a story to tickle the interest of video editors across the globe. Ever spent all night searching for license-free music and samples to accompany your YouTube vids? It's not that easy if you haven't, especially to find something that…
Adobe prime Flash 11 and Air 3 for October full release
Adobe have revealed that Flash 11 will hit the web in "early October", and will push 3D content as a major feature as the company gear up to position themselves as a major force in web gaming. Air 3…
Flickr used in Metropolitan Police's Operation Withern London riots investigation
The Metropolitan Police are harnessing the power of social media in order to bring rioters from the past few day's escalating violence to justice. As part of Operation Withern, the Met are posting stills from CCTV footage to a…
Bantr – Twitter for football fans!
Funnily enough while I was watching the Community Shield it suddenly struck me that a Twitter for footy fans would be a great idea. Non-football fans could then avoid endless transfer tweets, while lovers of the beautiful game could indulge…
GUIDE: What to look for when buying a website domain name
What's in a name? Well, quite a lot when it comes to the web, actually. Picking the perfect domain name can be as difficult as naming a child, and when you think about how much time and effort you're…
Justin Timberlake planning X-Factor style Myspace talent show
Justin Timberlake may have only recently nabbed himself an ownership stake in the flailing social network MySpace, but it seems the SexyBack star already has big plans for the website. Chief among these is a possible X-Factor style talent…
LulzSec hackers call it a day
LulzSec, the hacking collective that have courted media controversy for the last 50 days, have decided to call it a day. After popping a final, virus-filled release of data via a torrent, the group are now disbanding as the media…