Walmart teams with Microsoft for TikTok bid
Walmart has teamed up with Microsoft in their bid to buy TikTok, as the bidding war for the social video sharing app heats up in the US.
Fiverr launches ‘Shift talent-matching hub for businesses moving online
Fiverr has launched “The Shift”, a new hub for Brits looking to take their business online for the first time, or optimize their existing online presence.
TikTok fuelling ‘global creativity’ as monthly visitations grow 72% worldwide
Outside China, TikTok has experienced 72% growth in monthly visitation since the third quarter of 2019, driven by the pandemic, becoming a pioneer in enabling creativity globally.
3 in 20 UK employers face severe digital skills gap
Employers have struggled to fill one-third of vacancies due to a lack of digital competency, according to new research.
The most in-demand programming languages in the UK
When it comes to coding jobs, Python is the programming language Brits most intend to learn, followed by SQL, with Brits most interested in data analyst roles, according to new research.
Marketing fail: Burger King under fire for ‘exploitative’ and ‘predatory’ Twitch stunt
Burger King has sparked criticism for running an ad campaign that hijacked a fan messaging bot on Twitch and turned it into a cheap ad platform to reach gamers.
WordPress criticises Apple over ‘forced in-app purchases’
WordPress is adding in-app purchases to its previously free iOS app after claiming Apple prevented it from making updates until the change was made.
Vodafone develops driverless golf vehicles for Wales Open
Vodafone has partnered with Aurrigo to create a driverless transport service from the clubhouse to the opening tee at this year’s ISPS Handa Wales Open.
The 5 flying car projects closest to reality
A first-generation flying car could cost as little as £95,000, with that 38% of active flying car projects currently in the flight-testing stage, according to new research.
New AI data protection rules: Transparency a difficult task for the ICO
The UK’s data protection watchdog the ICO has unveiled a new AI auditing framework designed to help ensure data protection compliance — warning that running personal data through such “opaque systems” comes with inherent risks. Marcus Grazette, Policy Lead at data privacy management firm Privitar looks at how the ICO’s guidance translates into practical action for companies?
Brits invest in high quality desk equipment as they gear up for permanent remote working
Brits are making their home offices a more permanent fixture by purchasing their own office equipment, according to new research.
Google revamps Lookout: App reads grocery labels for blind people
Google has updated its Lookout app so it can now detect paper currency and read text aloud from labels and documents.
Contactless concierge: Luxury aparthotel introduces post-lockdown digital strategy
Manchester-based luxury aparthotel CitySuites has introduced new technology and digital-first services to bolster its revised Covid-19 social distancing procedures.
Apple becoming a services company? Services segment growing most as iPhone revenue declines
Apple’s services segment grew by 161.63% between the third quarter of 2015 and the third quarter of this year. The figure makes it the most growing segment for the tech giant.
71% of tech workers ‘would move overseas and work remotely if they could’
The majority of tech employees would move, either to a different country (71%) or a different region of the UK (8%) if they were able to work remotely and retain the same job and remuneration, according to a new survey.
Half of office staff to continue to work from home over summer despite lockdown easing
More than half of office workers will continue to work from home for the rest of the summer despite the government’s efforts to get them to return, according to new research.
Apple sees gains despite new iPhone 12 delay
Apple has seen year-on-year revenue gains across every category, despite new device models being delayed due to the pandemic.
History of the self-driving car: from sci-fi to reality [INFOGRAPHIC]
From The Love Bug through to Westworld, movies and TV shows have evolved self-driving vehicles to create unforgettable moments. But consumers remain wary of their real-life counterparts as they start to roll out onto roads around the world.
‘Doomscrolling through the infodemic’: Social media usage trends post Covid-19
The lockdown has sparked a shift in social media use, has people revert back to chat over sharing news and memes, according to new global research.
CES takes technology conference digital-only for 2021
One of the world’s biggest tchnology conferencess CES will be online-only in 2021, the organisers have confirmed.
