Smart cities warning: UK councils ‘not on track delivery’
Many local governments are lacking the budget, leadership and capability to progress smart initiatives and connected technology in cities across the UK, according to new research.
Mobile
Facebook debuts wireless access platform
Facebook is ramping up its efforts to bring internet access to remote parts of the world (and push its products in the process), with a new platform called OpenCellular.
Euro 2016 takes mobile mainstream: Sports app use grows 65%
As Wales’ historic journey in Euro 2016 comes to an end, with Ronaldo emerging triumphant over club-mate Gareth Bale last night, new data from Flurry shows this year’s tournament has been the most mobile-centric yet.
One last chance to enter Lovie Awards: Deadline extended to 29th July
The Lovie Awards has extended the entry deadline for its awards to 29th July 2016, offering those working in the technology, advertising and media sectors a final chance to take part in one of the biggest events of the year.
Beyond touchscreens: The future of interaction [INFOGRAPHIC]
It’s hard to remember a world without touch screen interfaces, but how might we interact with technology in the future? This new infographic from ShopSmart looks at the potential for holograms, bendable screens and even mind-control…
Google ‘Expanded Text Ads’: 20% increase in CTRs
Google recently introduced new search ad for smartphone screens called Expanded Text ads (ETAs). Two months on, tech partner Kenshoo reports on how the new format is performing.
Top IoT tips: When not being ‘genuinely’ real time could mean missing out on some of the action
With the advent of the Internet of Things, John Fleming marketing director Webtrends EMEA looks at what marketers actually need to take advantage of the opportunity as real-time, all of the time.
Desperados runs vertical beer ad for mobile generation
Beer brand Desperados is running a vertical video ad designed specifically to run on mobiles.
Top tips: The silvers are surfing online with tablets but is anyone targeting them?
Josh Rammell, digital account strategist at MC&C looks at why tablets are the best route to reaching an older generation and how best to go about it.
Battle of the Facebook chat apps: WhatsApp used more than Messenger
Facebook’s two chat apps, WhatsApp and Messenger, are both enjoying a healthy growth in users, but new data shows that the social’s native app lags behind.