Snapchat Spectacles get an update
Snap is launching a new version of its Spectacles camera-glasses with a better camera, the ability to take still images and water resistance.
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UK government to invest £300m in AI research
The UK government is investing £300m in artificial intelligence research, in a bid to accelerate the sector’s growth and position the UK as a leader in the field.
Switzerland digital ad spending falls behind consumer usage
Though digital consumption habits in Switzerland are high, ad spending patterns have not followed suit, according to new research.
AI, 5G and voice: technology experts predict the future of mobile (video)
While at this year’s Mobile World Congress, mobile network giffgaff spoke to technology experts from around the world about what they think the future of mobile usage will look like.
Facebook profit hits all-time high despite data scandal
Facebook has announced that its Q1 revenue grew by 49% to $12bn with profit up 65%, but analysts will have to wait to see whether the recent data scandal and #DeleteFacebook campaign will dent second quarter profits.
Global quarterly smartphone demand falls (but revenue growth remains strong)
Global smartphone demand fell 2% to 347 million units in the first quarter of 2018, but average sales price grew 21% year-on-year leading to strong revenue growth, according to new research.
Bus shelter gets scented advert for vegan cookbook BOSH!
Media agency MediaCom has unveiled a new campaign with HarperCollins, installing a scented bus shelter on Tottenham Court Rd to promote the launch of the first cookbook from online vegan cooking blogging team BOSH!
Twitter comeback continues as revenues smash estimates
Twitter has posted its second profitable quarter in a row, beating Wall Street estimates for revenue and monthly active users, as advertisers in Asia and other markets outside the United States embraced its video ads.
WhatsApp raises minumum age limit to 16 in the EU
WhatsApp is banning under-16s from using its platform in the European Union, as the Facebook-owned messaging service looks to comply with upcoming new data privacy rules.
Smartphone video becomes fastest growing online ad format
Advertisers spent £476 million more on smartphone video ads in 2017, making it the fastest-growing online ad format, according to new research.