LINE debuts augmented reality face game for online video calls
Japanese messaging app Line has launched new AR gaming features to its messaging app and a range of new emoji as it looks to boost engagement.
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Ikea handyman app TaskRabbit hit by data breach
Ikea’s odd jobs marketplace TaskRabbit is back online today, after a “cyber-security incident” on Monday.
Snapchat debuts ‘shoppable AR’: Adidas and Coty first brands to sign up
Snapchat is combining augmented reality with e-commerce with a new ‘Shoppable AR’ feature.
Snapchat gets Superman filter to mark 80 years of superhero
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Superman Snapchat has teamed up with DC Entertainment to offer Snapchatters three exclusive ways to celebrate the day.
Guest comment: Is Vero a flash in the pan or major challenger to the social media status quo?
Vero has risen in popularity as a user-friendly alternative to Instagram, rising to nearly 3 million. Yuval Ben-Itzhak CEO of Socialbakers, looks at what the 3-year old social network has to do to compete with Snapchat and Instagram.
Marty the Robot to educate schoolchildren in South Korea
Marty the Robot – a new educational robot produced by Robotical in Edinburgh, has just won a huge contract from the Wise Club in South Korea.
Global messaging trends: Brits chose chat apps over texts as SMS declines
Are we on the verge of doing away with the fixed telephone line altogether? ReportLinker has compiled globe-spanning data to look into the matter showing the rise of chat apps, looking at a number of counties.
“Your user agreement sucks”: Facebook founder admits privacy mistakes in US senate hearing
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has admitted he had made mistakes over the handling of millions of users data by Cambridge Analytica during the first day of a senate hearing in the US.
RFID – The missing link in customer insight
Retailers are embracing RFID in-store to transform stock accuracy. Craig Summers, Managing Director UK, Manhattan Associates looks at explains how retailers can transform both the customer experience and inventory utilisation.
Firefox browser goes VR
Mozilla has announced a new version of its Firefox, designed to work on stand-alone virtual and augmented reality headsets.