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The Filter signs personalised search deal with Dailymotion

Video sharing site Dailymotion has struck a deal with ‘online discovery experience’ The Filter to increase its levels of video consumption, user engagement and dwell time. TechCrunch reports that this partnership will see The Filter deliver personalised recommendation services to all 66 million monthly users of Dailymotion, according to comScore statistics

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Advertising sector expected to return to growth

The advertising sector is expected to return to growth in Q3, spurred by increasing revenues from both cinema and internet advertising. Alongside most industries, the advertising industry has been in a recession. However, industry experts are expecting it to come out of recession by the end of the third quarter in 2010, according to newly released figures from the Advertising Association and research company Warc

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MySpace tries to carve new musical space in social sphere

Social profile site MySpace has been under stress for some time now, especially since rivals like Facebook cropped up and stole a large chunk of its social networking thunder. However, MySpace has revealed its intentions to continue strengthening its musical offerings in an attempt to reposition itself in the market.

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MySpace tries to carve new musical space in social sphere

Social profile site MySpace has been under stress for some time now, especially since rivals like Facebook cropped up and stole a large chunk of its social networking thunder. However, MySpace has revealed its intentions to continue strengthening its musical offerings in an attempt to reposition itself in the market. The musical focus of MySpace is set to expand with the help of a global rollout of features including artist data, music videos and integration with the iTunes Music Store

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Microsoft launches Windows Mobile 6.5 as ’stop-gap’

Eager to retain its dwindling stake and prevent further losses in the growing smartphone market, Microsoft has launched the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system for mobile phones as a stop-gap prior to the release of Windows Mobile 7 early next year.

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YouTube in discussions over paid-for feature length films

The New York Times reports that YouTube has been in discussions with Lionsgate Entertainment, Sony and Warner Brothers in the hope of securing a licensing deal to host feature length films on its video sharing site. Sony and Warner Brothers have thus far declined to comment, but Lionsgate spokesman Peter Wilkes stated that the company is keeping its options open for expanding the availability of its catalogue

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MySpace beats Facebook to iLike music service

As much as social networking is about keeping in touch with your friends, when it comes to rival websites the battle gets as furious as between the worst of enemies. Recently, in spite of having iLike as the top music application on its site, Facebook was turned down in its bid to acquire the popular service - in favour of MySpace becoming the new owner

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As much as social networking is about keeping in touch with your friends, when it comes to rival websites the battle gets as furious as between the worst of enemies.

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iPhones see mobile internet overtake traditional media

When the iPhone was first released back in 2007 it was expected to revolutionise the mobile web and, with its slick design and intuitive interface, the pocket-sized gadget has certainly changed the playing field when it comes to mobile devices. From a boom in mobile search to the app-happy extras that put a smile on the faces of gamers and businesses workers alike, the iPhone has hopped from innovation to innovation. However, it’s the seemingly effortless internet connectivity and enhanced screen that is the highlight of the device for many, so it hardly seems surprising that new research has revealed that iPhone fans are now spending more time browsing in the mobile internet than they are listening to the radio or watching TV

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Michael Jackson death causes Twitter to buckle under traffic

Last night, the news that the “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson, had been rushed to hospital following a cardiac arrest broke out. Entertainment site TMZ broke the story at around 10.20pm GMT, but the death was not confirmed by other new sources until around half an hour later.

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