Google Pixel 3 event: The 5 big product launches
This week, Google unveiled its newest roster of devices, including an updated Pixel phone, a high-end tablet and an IoT hub. We look at 5 of the biggest announcements.
Privacy trends: People ‘less likely to protect their phones than computers’
Identity thefts, celebrity photo leaks, and other data breaches happen because of disproportionate trust in smartphone security, according to new research.
Angry Birds goes AR: Rovio working on new app game
Rovio Entertainment, the makers of Angry Birds, is a new augmented reality (AR) app set for launch in 2019, with new ad sponsorship opportunities from brands.
Brexit to impact UK and European app services
Brexit is likely to disrupt the UK and Europe applications development and maintenance (ADM) services markets in the coming months, according to new research.
Facebook expands into hardware with ‘Portal’ video chat screens
Facebook is launching two video call devices that use is Messenger platform and Alexa’s smart assistant, but the AI zooming feature is sparking privacy concerns.
Kids prefer mobiles and tablets to holidays, toys and pets
One in three British parents believe their kids value their phones and tablets more than any other possession or activity, while they also believe by the age of eight their children will understand the way modern gadgets work better than they do themselves.
UK has second largest smart home market in Europe
The UK smart home market was worth £900m in 2017, making it the second largest market in Europe, according to new research.
New tech, new dangers? Drivers concerned about car-hacking
While motoring technology is evolving and cars are now fitted with the most advanced gadgets and systems, it’s possible that motorists are exposing themselves to a new threat – hackers.
Apple expands into B2C communication: ‘Business Chat’ rolls out to more countries
Apple is rolling out its Business Chat service to more countries, letting consumers communicate directly with businesses on Apple’s messaging platform.
Industry’s most important digital trends: chatbots, mobile payments and voice assistants
Chatbots are still at the top spot as the digital trend considered most important for organisations to embrace in the coming months, according to a new survey.
Data fail: Conservative Conference app exposes MPs’ phone numbers
A new app designed to help the Conservative Conference in the UK this week has sparked a PR disaster, after the app let anyone to see the mobile numbers of attendees and to change their photos and details.
Global research reveals parents’ views on how technology is impacting children under 9
One in three British parents believe their kids value their phones and tablets more than any other possession or activity, while they also believe by the age of eight their children will understand the way modern gadgets work better than they do themselves.
Google links with auto giants for new in-car system (coming 2021)
Google has struck a deal with the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance, the world’s largest maker of cars, to be able to use Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Android OS in its vehicles.
Brands ‘need to do more ads on Instagram Stories’
Marketers are investing four times less on Instagram Stories than, despite Stories being half the price of posts on a CPC basis, according to new research.
Apple addresses data fears with new privacy features on iOS12
Apple has released its latest operating system, iOS12 , featuring Intelligent Tracking Prevention, a placed on customer trust in a climate of fears around data.
IoT gains its voice: Smart Home market will hit $15.75 billion by 2023
The revenues of smart home as a service will rise to $15.75 billion by 2023, and CSPs will need to turn to consumer voice platforms to stay ahead, according to new research.
New YouTube vertical video ads adapt to mobile orientation
YouTube has announced the new vertical video ads now available for TrueView and Universal App campaigns that will ‘seamlessly adapt’ to horizontal and vertical formats depending on how the viewer is holding the phone.
Holiday hang ups: Third of Brits getaways affected by mobile app problems
Mobile apps played a central role in the British holiday experience this summer, with more than a third of holidaying Brits saying app problems ruin their holiday, according to new research.
Stena Line introduces first AI-assisted vessel
As a central part of Stena Line’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption and minimise environmental impact, the company is now running a pilot study where artificial intelligence technology is implemented on board vessels.
Mobile marketers have less than six days to re-engage users before they uninstall
Mobile marketers have less than six days to re-engage users before they uninstall, with 40% of users who uninstall an app willing to redownload it further down the line, according to new research.
