Mastercard and Swarovski launch VR shopping app
Mastercard has teamed up with jewellery firm Swarovski on a virtual reality app that immerses shoppers in a “home” where they can browse and purchase items using Masterpass.
Smart gifting EvaBot goes live
AI-driven virtual gifting assistant EvaBot has gone live to offer US companies and professionals a scalable service for gifting that drives customer retention and loyalty.
“Save Uber” London petition heading for 1 million signatures
A record-breaking number of signatures against the controversial move to ban Uber from operating in London makes it the fastest growing petition in the UK this year.
Ride sharing app Uber loses London license
Transport for London has ruled that it will not renew taxi app Uber’s private hire licence after concluding it is “not fit and proper”.
When should a child get a smartphone? Parents think 11
UK parents believe children should be 11 years old before they own a smartphone or tablet with internet capability, with 61% only wanting it for emergency, according to new research.
UK mobile trends: Smartphones now twice as popular as PCs for going online
Twice as many adults now use the internet on a smartphone than do on a desktop computer, as smartphones have become the most popular device for going online at every hour of the day, according to new research.
Waze and Spotify come to Apple devices to adapt music to navigation
Originally on Android only, Waze is excited to announce today that the Spotify integration feature will now be available on iOS too.
Google and Facebook dominate UK digital ad market
Google and Facebook will continue to dominate the digital advertising landscape in the UK, according to eMarketer’s latest ad forecast.
Facial recognition marketing firm OfferMoments gets £1.5m funding boost
Facial recognition ad platform OfferMoments has received a £1.5 million boost to help fund its new innovative Out-Of-Home-advertising service.
iPhone X launch: Facial login, AI photos and augmented reality
Apple has revealed its latest range of iPhones, with a raft if new features including wireless charging, an infrared camera and augmented reality, costing £999 when it is made available on 3 November.
Health and fitness app usage “grew 330% in just 3 years”
Health and fitness apps have become widely popular over the past few years, with global usage growing by over 330% in the last three years, according to new research.
New technologies key to loyalty in the “Experience Era”
Half (50%) of British consumers are loyal to brands that tailor experiences to their needs and preferences, but are more likely than their European counterparts to switch brands that provide a superior experience, according to new data.
Mobile data usage trends: Live infographic tracks world’s biggest apps
We all know mobile usage is soaring, but how does that translate to real-time analytics? This new interactive infographic from gambling reviews site PlayMobi shows the live usage stats from some of the world’s biggest apps.
Smartphone use in the UK overtakes desktop for first time
In 2017, for the first time, smartphones will be the preferred method to access the internet among adults in the UK, according to eMarketer’s latest time spent forecast.
Uber ‘clean air plan’: All London cars to be electric or hybrid by 2019
Uber UK has launched its Clean Air Plan, which sees the ride sharing company take several actions to reduce the ecological impact of its service, as well as motoring in general.
LinkedIn partners Spotify to reveal what the UK listens to at work
Ed Sheeran was the most acceptable artist to play in the workplace, with Eminem least suitable according to new research from LinkedIn and Spotify.
Audi A8 ties with HERE location technology
Audi has worked with HERE Technologies to integrates an array of advanced navigation and location technology from HERE to provide guidance throughout the day.
WhatsApp debuts business channel: KLM first brand to sign up
WhatsApp has launched a dedicated channel where companies can reach out to their customers, with airline KLM the first brand to sign up.
The rise of dating apps: Global trends of the ‘Tinder Generation’ [INFOGRAPHIC]
This week saw Tinder top the Apple App Store for the first time in the paid content category. This new infographic looks at how global use of dating apps has evolved.
Tinder becomes top paid app for first time
Tinder has become the top-grossing app in Apple’s online shop, topping the likes of Netflix, Pandora and hit mobile games like ‘Clash Royale.’
