Google and Uber to become rivals?
Google is developing its own car-sharing app, while Uber is building its own self-driving cars, setting the two partner companies on a potential collision course.
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Micromax overtakes Samsung in India smartphone sales
Samsung has been overtaken as the largest seller of smartphones in India by local budget brand Micromax for the first time, according to new research.
Apple still has highest ad revenue, despite Android’s growing traffic- research
Android captured the majority (63%) of global mobile ad traffic in Q4, but Apple retained its lead in revenue generation, according to the State of Mobile Advertising report released today by Opera Mediaworks.
Top 8 Super Bowl ads: Budweiser wins, McDonald’s loves and Loctite charms
At last Sunday’s Super Bowl, NBC charged an eye-watering $4.5m for a 30-second TV spot- so brands have to use their time very wisely and adopt digital channels to amplify their message. We look back at the 8 best (and one of the worst) Super Bowl ads of 2015.
Raspberry Pi 2 to support Windows 10 as $35 computer tackles digital divide
Raspberry Pi has launched a new version of its successful ‘DIY computer’- with future support for Windows 10 when it goes live later this year.
Apple catches Samsung as top smartphone seller
Apple has caught up with Samsung as the world’s biggest smartphone seller in the world, due to soaring sales of its larger iPhone 6 model, according to new research.
BBC runs Snapchat campaign to promote South Side Story show
BBC Television is using Snapchat for the first time with the launch of new reality show South Side Story on BBC Three.
Sky becomes mobile network with O2 tie-up
Sky has become a so-called ‘quad player’ in the UK with plans to offer mobile services to its customers from 2016 via a partnership with Telifonica’s O2.
Google profits disappoint as growth slows
Google reported fourth-quarter profits of $4.76bn (£3.16bn), up nearly 30% from the same period a year before, but revenue missed Wall Street expectations.
Uber delivers ‘puppies on demand’ in Super Bowl promo
Uber is delivering on-demand puppies across 10 cities in the US, as part of the taxi apps new Super Bowl promotion.