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The future of content marketing: VR, AR and Video

August 21, 2018

80% of people would rather watch a live video than read a blog, a voice search is increasingly in demand, according to new research looking into the technology that will shape the future of the content marketing industry.

Top 4 IoT fears: Consumers afraid ‘Internet of Things’ glitches could lead to deaths

August 21, 2018

Consumers have major concerns there will be potentially fatal consequences if and when glitches occur with the ‘Internet of Things’ devices entering our homes and lifestyles, according to new research.

Most firms avoid retargeting advertising as “too intrusive”

August 17, 2018

The majority of businesses (66%) use online advertising channels, such as social media, display, and paid search, but more than half are hesitant to invest in retargeting advertising.

Social poker site KamaGames gets into blockchain

August 17, 2018

European social mobile poker operator KamaGames has announced its entry into the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency landscape with the launch of its own KamaGames Token (KGT).

Guest comment: Why recruiters need to embrace the gig economy

August 16, 2018

From Uber to TaskRabbit, the gig economy is changing the way we work and use services at an impressive rate. Steve Thompson, Managing director at Forward Role Recruitment looks at why recruiters need to embrace the gig economy now more than ever.

Google Map app “still records location even if tracking is turned off”

August 15, 2018

Google Maps services on Android and iPhone devices store records of a user’s location even after they have enabled privacy settings that claim to halt the practice, according to a new report.

Firms ‘wasting $28m on flawed digital projects’

August 14, 2018

More than half of organizations say that a fixation on transformation is raising risk of wasteful projects, as 86 percent see next 12 months as a critical period for businesses, according to new research.

43% of Brits ‘now own at least one smart home device’

August 13, 2018

Over two-fifths (43%) of Brits now own at least one smart product in their home, with security systems most appealing, according to a new survey looking into attitudes towards IoT technology in 2018.

Video viral of the week: Security team hack into family’s Alexa

August 10, 2018

As one of the most dominant smart devices on the market, do we really know what, and who, we’re welcoming into our homes when purchasing a secondhand Amazon Echo? In this video, online security experts vpnMentor investigated the accessibility of Amazon Echo by hacking into one unsuspecting family’s device – highlighting how easily it could … [Read more…]

Top ecommerce tips: Why focusing on product imagery will drive brand advocacy

August 10, 2018

Product can make or break a retailer – and if product display pictures are used correctly, they can be effective brand ambassadors. David Brint, CEO at imaging and workflow specialist SpinMe, offers three tips for creating a compelling and consistent imaging strategy to help customers make informed purchasing decisions.