EU scraps mobile roaming charges
The EU has scrapped mobile roaming charges from today, meaning that using a smartphone for calls, text and internet away in Europe will cost no more than using it at home.
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Net Neutrality RIP? US votes to create controversial “two-speed internet”
The US Federal Communications Commission has voted to overturn rules that force ISPs to treat all data traffic as equal.
Online video trends: Adverts have biggest influence on what consumers watch
Adverts have the biggest influence on what we watch, with more than half of Brits (56%) saying it has the most influence on their viewing decisions, according to new research.
Kevin Costner catches French high speed rail in new TGV ad
This new viral video for the French High Speed Train Service TGV pokes fun at long movies (now that travel between Paris and Bordeaux takes just 2 hours), with Kevin Costner on board.
Huffington Post rebrands to “HuffPost”
Internet news pioneer The Huffington Post is officially rebranding to “HuffPost” with a new logo and complete redesign of its digital presence.
Brands to benefit from Oscars-inspired ‘movie tourism’ this weekend
Brands are advised to keep one eye on the big screen this weekend to cash in on ‘movie tourism’ – travel inspired by films – as the Oscars are set to prompt people to plan their next trip, according to lastminute.com group.
Short break holiday surge: Brits flock to spa breaks to beat winter blues
Britain’s love of a mini-break is growing as UK consumers search for more me-time moments, according to new research.
No more clichés? Ebay shows Valentine’s swap roses for events as gifts
UK consumers are set to spend big on cultural and experiential gifts for their loved ones in the run up to Valentine’s Day, according to new data from eBay Advertising.
Amazon plans flying warehouses: Drone deliveries from the sky?
Amazon has submitted a patent application for a futuristic flying warehouse that floats thousands of feet in the air, from which the online retailer could dispatch swarms of delivery drones to key areas.
UK’s insurance conscious consumers set to strike in January
January is set to be the prime time for insurance related searches as UK consumers look to safe guard themselves in 2017.