‘Consumers’ Archives
IMVU breaks 100 million users and morphs into social entertainment network
IMVU, an early virtual world that morphed into a social entertainment network, said today it has crossed 100 million registered users. The world first debuted in 2004 as a site where young folks created their own 3D rooms and chatted with friends via 3D avatars. Now the [Read More]
Nearly 20% Facebook mobile users skip the website completely
Facebook users are increasingly passing up the company’s ad-laden website for a mobile-only experience, according to new information disclosed by the social network today. Nearly one in five of Facebook’s 543 million mobile monthly active users (MAUs) — 102 million to [Read More]
Teen charged with murder after online video game gets violent
While details are still a bit sketchy, an Oakley, California teen has been arrested for attempted murder after an altercation while playing a video game online turned to real-world violence. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon after two friends – an unnamed [Read More]
Kids classics get a ‘game’ spin thanks to Oxford University Press
“50 Great Reads Before 15″ Initiative Gamifies Oxford’s Most Popular Classics in Partnership with SecretBuilders Oxford University Press, the world’s largest university press, is announcing a partnership with mobile and social web game developer [Read More]
Smartphones and eReaders replace pencils and paper says Kansas State University expert
The use of technology in the classroom is growing beyond computers to improve student learning, according to a Kansas State University education technology expert. “Today it is very common that elementary school classrooms are equipped with SMART boards, which are [Read More]
New rules for advertising to kids online
Social networks and Internet advertisers are likely to face new restrictions on how they interact with children online. The Federal Trade Commission is expected to announce Wednesday new rules that close loopholes that currently allow companies to gather information despite [Read More]
Tablet users want more innovative, interactive ads
A new study of tablet users found that 55% of the respondents felt that tablets could offer different advertising to any other media, and that they expected the unique functionality of tablets to be incorporated into the ads they see. However, 30% of the sample had a [Read More]
Study shows mobile shoppers less picky, more valuable
Mobile shoppers are proving to be more valuable to retailers and brands across an array of measurements, including demonstrating less price-sensitivity, according to a new study from Greystripe. The July Mobile Retail Insights report takes a look at the differences between [Read More]
Teen impresses Google with his 3D innovation
A young Maltese man chosen by Google over 10,000 other curious minds has returned to Malta loaded with advice from technology moguls and brimming with enthusiasm for innovation. The concept could have infinite possible applications in the future Last Monday, Melvin Zammit [Read More]
