Twitter lets French users transfer money via tweets
Twitter has inked a deal with Groupe BPCE allowing its users in the country to send money to each other – irrespective of their bank – via a tweet.
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The rise of the smartwatches: 100m devices forecast sold by 2019 (but no killer app)
More than 100 million smart watches will be in use worldwide by 2019, with a host of premium brand launches over the next 12-18 months bringing the category into mainstream consumer consciousness, according to a new report.
Dropbox denies security leak after ‘hacked’ passwords appear online
Dropbox has denied reports that hackers broke into its computer systems and stole almost seven million usernames and passwords, claiming that the data leaked online is not associated with Dropbox accounts.
Telegraph debuts two new mobile ad formats
The Telegraph Media Group (TMG) has teamed up with Celtra to launch two advertising formats for The Telegraph’s mobile site.
Saucy Fish Co debuts ‘magazine-style’ website
The Saucy Fish Co. has revamped its website with a new magazine section titled “The Dock” including serving suggestions, as the food brand looks to expand its digital reach.
Dove launches body confidence campaign across social media
Dove has launched a new social media campaign to inspire people to put healthy living above appearance in a bid to tackle low body confidence, as the Unilever beauty brand continues its shift to digital platforms.
Google’s ‘biggest search competitor’ is Amazon, says former boss
Google considers Amazon as its biggest search competitor, ahead of traditional rivals like Yahoo and Bing, as people looking to buy something are more likely to search on the online retailer’s website.
Yahoo, AOL and DoubleClick join Microsoft for ‘ad safety’ certificates
Google’s DoubleClick, Yahoo and AOL have joined Microsoft Advertising in being awarded seals confirming they meet industry-agreed standards to protect brands’ safety online. Twenty companies have now been issued seals in the UK.
4G black spots: Third of mobile internet tasks attempted on trains fail
Despite improvements to mobile internet access, commuters in the UK are still being hit by black spots that prevent them from carrying out tasks on the internet while on the move, according to new research.
Internet, privacy and surveillance – Implications for consumer behaviour
Glenn Greenwald was one of the first reporters to see — and write about — the Edward Snowden files. In this searing talk he exposes the challenges of privacy in a digital world and attacks the CEOs of Google and Facebook for their stance. He makes a strong case for why you need to care … [Read more…]