AOL have signed a new five year search advertising deal with Google, announced three months before the current contract expires in December.

New Look is bringing back its customer magazine, in an attempt to appeal to new and existing customers.

According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center’s Social & Demographic Trends project, only 42% of Americans consider the television set to be a necessity.

This week, Archos have announced five new Android tablets, with displays ranging in size from 2.8 to 10.1 inches, and prices ranging from under $99 to just under $300.

According to a new survery from Ipsos OTX for Askmen.com, Facebook is now the second most popular way to keep in touch with friends, with 30.1% saying it was their primary choice.

Steve Jobs, announced yesterday that Apple would be launching a social network called ‘Ping’, based around music.

Apple TV and Google TV are both due to be launched some time this autumn. But, after the war of the smartphones, who will win the battle of the box?

BBC One’s Crimewatch Solved won the peak hour of 9pm to 10pm last night, with an audience of just over 4 million and a share of 17.9%.

IPC’s Essentials magazine is releasing a “model free” edition in October, featuring ten real women instead of models or celebrities.

BARB has appointed Joe Lewis as the new research manager. Lewis will be taking over from Simon Bolus, who has in turn been promoted to research director.