Smart mirrors top list for most desired bathroom tech
LED mirrors, bathroom TVs, whirlpool baths and japanese toilet are the most searched for bathroom tech, according to new research.
Will the Oxford Vaccine put a stop to remote working?
Will the launch of the new Oxford Covid vaccine actually make any difference to the new normal office set up? A survey of UK HR professionals suggests that remote working is here to stay, regardless of any future vaccine.
Boston Dynamics robots dance in the new year
Boston Dynamics sent off 2020 with its most impressive robot video to date – showing off its entire range dancing to the classic song “Do You Love Me?” in a fun demonstration of just how quickly this technology is developing.
Odd news: the weirdest digital stories of 2020
From the AI journalists to palm reading payments, technology took us in some strange directions during 2020. In this special article, we celebrate the 10 weirdest news stories of the year.
Volkswagen uses ‘groundbreaking’ Unity 3D marketing tech for video campaign
Volkswagen has teamed up with computer graphics giant Unity to launch a new campaign based 3D design tech.
Zoom sales quadruple again (but stock falls)
Zoom has seen its third quarter sales grow four-fold as working from home fuels a sharp rise in video conferencing.
Audio brand trends 2021: how the sound of brands will change next year
The 2020s are shaping up to be the decade of audio and sonic branding alongside visual branding and UX, which is becoming a key element of brands strategy, tech innovation and marketing. global audio brand agency amp has identified four burgeoning trends that will go mainstream in 2021, changing the way we listen to and interact with brands.
Plymouth home to world’s first 5G ocean-based marine testbed
Plymouth Sound is to be home to the world’s first 5G ocean-based marine testbed, putting the city at the forefront of marine and maritime innovation.
Making a campaign during lockdown: PagoFX by Santander reveals how it was done
Earlier this year, Santander launched PagoFX, an international transfer, service. Here, the financial giant reveals how it managed to produce a full campaign during a pandemic.
Revealed: The Top 10 Irish Influencers
We’re living in an age where celebrity status is no longer confined to traditional ‘celebrities’. Today, if you have something to say and a mobile phone in hand, the possibilities are endless. By creating unique and engaging content and gradually building up an astonishing following on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or Twitter, people from all walks of life can become an influencer and get their voices heard.
Facebook boosts WhatsApp engagement tools for businesses
Facebook is offering brands more premium tools to reach WhatsApp users who engage with businesses, such as in-chat shopping and tiered business services.
37% of teachers have spent £40 of own money on Edtech school supplies
Over a third of UK teaches have spent £40 each on education technology supplies due to cuts, according to new research.
87% of Brits expect firms to accelerate digital initiatives
With businesses navigating a landscape none imagined a year before, customers expect about two thirds of their interactions with companies to only be online.
Edtech trends: Knowledgehook raises £13.5m as demand for math learning surges
Mathematics learning platform Knowledgehook has raised £13.5m Series A equity funding, led by a UK-based EdTech investment fund with participation from Mesoamerica’s Alexandria Corp., Nelson Education, Ideal Ventures, and Nicoya Ventures.
The jobs AI will take over first [INFOGRAPHIC]
The robotic revolution is set to cause the biggest transformation in the world’s workforce since the industrial revolution. In fact, research suggests that over 30% of jobs in Britain are under threat from breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. A new report looks into which sectors are most at risk.
Kantar launches reputation intelligence platform for brands
Measurement firm Kantar has launched Kantar Reputation in the UK, its new single global platform for managing, monitoring and analysing earned media activity.
Case studies: ecommerce best practice
From a US omnichannel Super Bowl campaign to and Indonesian Instagram Live shopping event, we look at some of best-in-class ecommerce case studies from around the world.
Customer service trends: Goodwill ‘is running out for retail’ during COVID-19
The majority of people feel customer service should be back to pre-Covid levels; in contrast to the three quarters who were prepared to make allowances for brands during lockdown, according to new research.
Pay by hand: Amazon launches in-store palm scanner for payments
Amazon has launched a new payment system called Amazon One, that lets shopper pay by a wave of their hand rather than via cards or phone.
Audio trends: 21% of Spotify’s users engage with podcasts
The COVID-19 restrictions that many countries had to endure forced many people to seek alternative forms of entertainment. One such form is podcasting which has grown in popularity over recent years. Data presented by Stockapps.com breaks down the rise of podcasting.
