FTC Stops U.S. Online Retailer From Posing As A UK-Based Site

The Federal Trade Commission has cracked down on a California based online electronics retailer for allegedly posing as it was based in the U.K. so it could deceive residents there into thinking they had stronger consumer protections. When U.K. consumers received the cameras, video games and other electronic items, they discovered they had been charged unexpected import duties, were left with invalid warranties, and would…

That’s a Lot of Mobile Advertising!

If you need any more evidence that mobile advertising is booming, AdMob is getting ready to serve its 100 Billionth ad. The firm notes that this is over 14 times the entire world population (as of 2008), 107 times the distance (in miles) to the sun, and about half to a quarter of the number of stars in the galaxy. Suffice it to say, that's…

Google Calls Upon Users to Expand Webmaster Central Channel

Google's Webmaster Central YouTube channel has provided countless valuable videos for webmasters and search engine marketers. They often come from Google' Matt Cutts who has uploaded numerous videos in which he answers user questions. Cutts isn't the only one that can provide useful content though, and Google knows this. The company is now calling upon users to submit their own videos for possible inclusion on…

Consumer Interest In E-Readers Mixed

E-readers such as Amazon's Kindle have sparked interest among consumers but have not yet reached mainstream adoption, according to a new report from the NPD Group. Some 37 percent of consumers expressed interest in purchasing an e-reader, but more than 40 percent said they were "somewhat uninterested" or "not interested at all." When asked why, nearly 70 percent said it's because they prefer the feel…