Facebook takes on office email with “Workplace”
Facebook has launched a new version of its social netowrk aimed at businesses, swapping cat videos and baby pictures for meeting minutes and corporate schedules.
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Total recall: Samsung tells Note 7 users to switch off phones over fire fears
Samsung has halted production and sales of its Note 7 phone worldwide, telling owners to switch them off, amid fears that the devices can catch fire.
Crowdsourcing- the new weapon in supermarket pricing strategies?
The cost of UK groceries and highlights the difference in price between supermarkets, off licences, convenience stores and independent supermarkets, according to a new crowdsourced study.
9 amazing mobile facts [INFOGRAPHIC]
As smartphones become the device of choice for media, this new infographic from Mobilecozmo looks at nine facts you might not know about mobile.
Snapchat planning $25bn IPO?
Messaging app Snapchat is reportedly planning an IPO that could value the company at $25bn.
Facebook lightens Messenger size 90% for basic Android phones
Facebook has launched a ‘Slimmed down’ messaging app designed for emerging markets with slow internet connections, dubbed ‘Messenger Lite’.
Search trends in 2016: Google results pages showing fewer organic results (but more app links)
The first page of Google’s search results now displays fewer organic results, with around 8.5 links instead of the 10 it used to traditionally show, according to new research.
Google takes on Apple with AI-powered ‘Pixel’ phone
Google has revealed a new smartphone and a virtual reality (VR) headset it hopes will take on Apple and Samsung.
Google takes on Amazon Echo with ‘Home’ living room assistant
Google has launched a virtual assistant to rival amazon Echo, letting home users interact with a smart speaker device using voice commands.
Top tips: What makes a successful Halloween marketing campaign?
Halloween may not be the most important time of year in terms of sales but according to Pepper.com, a global network of social commerce platforms that includes HotUKDeals in the UK, it’s a good opportunity to be creative with your marketing and engage with customers prior to the important sales season of Black Friday and … [Read more…]