Facebook data-sharing plan with WhatsApp blocked in UK
Facebook has been stopped from making use of UK citizens’ WhatsApp data for purposes beyond the chat app itself.
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Apple buys ‘Netflix for magazines’ platform Texture
Apple has bought Texture, a digital magazine subscription service that gives users unlimited access to their favourite titles for a monthly fee for an undisclosed amount.
Marketers admit 26% of their budget will be wasted in 2018
Marketers estimate they will waste 26% of their marketing budget in 2018 on the wrong channels or strategies, according to a new global report that cross-examines four key modern marketer profiles.
Laundry app Zipjet debuts London voucher campaign with StreetPR
On-demand laundry and dry-cleaning start-up Zipjet has deployed StreetPR brand ambassadors to hand out flyers in key transport hubs across London promoting an offer of £10 off a first order.
IoT Trends: Big interest in smart homes (but less in ‘smart assistants’)
There is significant interest in IoT, with 91 percent declaring interest in the connected home, but tech companies may be focusing on the wrong types of devices as they look to bring smart technology into the home, according to a new survey.
Snapchat lays off 100 engineers- report
Snapchat is reportedly planning to lay off nearly 100 engineers within a week, according to a news report.
UK launches new cyber security ‘code of practice’ for digital devices
Bosses behind ‘smart’ devices such as televisions, toys and speakers found in millions of homes will be expected to build-in tough new security measures that last the lifetime of the product, as part of plans to keep the nation safe from the increasing cyber threat.
WeChat reaches one billion user milestone
WeChat has hit one billion monthly users for the first time, as the Chinese messaging app starts to rival WhatsApp.
Top 10 trends at Mobile World Congress 2018: Smart cities, 5G and Edge Computing
Mobile World Congress has become one of the biggest tech events in the digital calendar, and this year was even bigger, with AI, mobile money and edge computing dominating the agenda.
Utilities firms switching on to IoT, AI and wearables
The majority (7-in-10) of utilities leaders believe technology is key to helping Britain overcome the socioeconomic issues it faces today, according to new research.