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UK internet users like ads, sort of

It's commonly accepted in the online publishing world that internet users don't like ads. While 'hate' might be strong word, it's hard to argue that advertising is an internet user's best friend.

For publishers relying on ads to pay the bills, that usually means one thing: striking an appropriate balance. Enough ads to pay the bills, not so many ads that your users 'hate' you.

by Patricio Robles 06 April 2009 09:15am 0 comments

Q&A David Maher Roberts on music recommendation service The Filter

Backed by Peter Gabriel, The Filter is a recommendation engine that provides users with suggestions for music, movies and videos.

I've been talking to CEO David Maher Roberts about how The Filter has progressed since it launched last year, its recommendation services, and its applications for other businesses...

by Graham Charlton 12 March 2009 09:20am 0 comments

Site review: Spotify

Swedish startup Spotify launched its online music streaming service in public beta a few months ago, looking to compete with established music sites like Last.fm.

Offering either subscription or ad supported version of its service, Spotify offers the artist and related tracks radio that is a feature of Last.fm, but has also provided a good range of tracks that can be listened to on-demand.

by Graham Charlton 03 February 2009 09:01am 4 comments

Is a new broadband 'tax' to fight piracy on the way?

The battle against digital piracy is one of the most controversial subjects when it comes to the online economy.

The wide availability of peer-to-peer filesharing services and websites that promote content sharing has been a thorn in the side of the recording and movie industries.

by Patricio Robles 29 January 2009 15:48pm 0 comments

Report: Apple inks deals for DRM-free music, variable pricing on iTunes

Apple has reached a deal with the three largest music labels - Sony BMG, Universal and Warner Music - to offer their music DRM-free on iTunes, according to reports.

As part of the deal, Apple will give the labels something that they have wanted for some time - flexibility on pricing.

by Patricio Robles 06 January 2009 16:02pm 1 comment

All I want for Christmas ... is a new mobile phone

One of the first lessons in usability is that people vary and that designing for ‘average’ doesn’t work. Nowhere is this more true than in the highly competitive world of mobile phone design.

Actually I don’t want a new mobile because I have an iPhone and I love it. Of course, it’s not perfect but once again Apple has demonstrated that it understands the importance of the ‘user experience’. Even its cardboard box is beautiful.

by Tom Stewart 11 December 2008 09:00am 0 comments

The Web Week in Review

Perhaps I'm simply tiring of the economic news (or becoming immune to it). Increasingly, I find myself being drawn more and more to random news stories unrelated to the flurry of bad news that seems to come on the economic front.

Tis the season to be jolly, right? Here's this week's hodgepodge of news and it's not all bad.

by Drama 2.0 05 December 2008 12:00pm 0 comments

Great music apps for the iPhone

Among the many apps available for the iPhone are a number of ways to listen to music other than that stored on the phone.

There is more of a choice in this area for US iPhone users, as services like Pandora are not available in the UK, but there are still a few good apps around...

by Graham Charlton 25 November 2008 09:00am 3 comments

Facebook music - sweet song of success or final ballad of failure?

The New York Post recently reported that Facebook, perhaps spurred on by the launch of MySpace Music, is now serious about pursuing a music service of its own.

by Drama 2.0 30 October 2008 08:45am 3 comments