Guess what, the software giant we all love to hate has only gone an opened a shop selling, you guessed it, Microsoft shizzle. The stored opened its doors last week in a Mall (shopping centre to you and me) in Arizona and as yet Kinky Afro are yet to learn of the planned UK opening, probably because Microsoft wouldn’t give me the scraps from the kitchen let alone any information on a planned UK shop.
I haven’t been to this shop but I know a man who has and yes, you guessed it this store looks a lot …

Google have recently announced that they have reached an agreement with Twitter to include their updates in Google’s search results.
Read more at the official Google blog.

Reports have confirmed that from the 10th November Orange will be selling the IPhone through its retail shops and Phones4U, while Carphone Warehouse will continue to provide it for O2 and for Orange.
No price information yet but lets hope there are a few good deals to be had just in time for Christmas.

Not new news I know but Skimlink’s the extremely popular affiliate tool has scooped yet another top award. Now I have never been to Skimlinks HQ but I am betting there isn’t much room left on the old mantle piece.
A few of  Skimlinks awards:
New Media Age – Best new Business – Winner
New Media Age – Technical Innovator – Winner
Best New Entrant – A4U Awards – Winner
Best Use Of Technology In Affiliate Marketing – A4U Awards – Winner
Innovative Affiliate Of The Year – A4U Awards – Winner
Best new Publisher – Linkshare Golden Links Award – Runner …

A little tip I picked up while on my travels, when I say picked up I mean stole. In a previous role I was responsible for running various search campaigns and this one use to bug me no end. Now there is no way Google is willing to help you with this you either do it the hard way (copy each ad group across one at a time) or follow the below instructions.
STEP 1: CREATE A GOOGLE ADWORDS REPORT

Sign in to your Google AdWords account.
Click …