Google tests home delivery drones with ‘Project Wing’
Google is exploring the potential for self-flying aircraft, as the internet giant looks to rival Amazon in the future home delivery technology.
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Snapchat valued at $10bn after funding boost
Snapchat is now worth a huge $10bn after a fresh round of funding, as the self-destructing photo app continues to thrive despite making virtually no money.
Facebook to send ads based on users mobile connection speed
Facebook is testing a new tool called ‘bandwidth targeting’ letting advertisers send ads based on the quality of a user’s network connection, moderating type of ad to whether a user is on a 2G, 3G or 4G.
Instagram debuts separate time-lapse app
Instagram has launched Hyperlapse, a new standalone app letting users shoot time-lapse videos, as the Facebook-owned firm continues to expand.
PacSun partners YouTube content creators for back-to-school campaign
To coincide with the back to school season, clothing brand PacSun has released a four-video series in partnership with a popular YouTube fashion channel. See why it’s our video viral of the week below.
Video viral of the week: Axe encorages men to embrace weekdays
Axe has launched a new digital campaign designed to remind men that fragrances are not just for special occasions, as the Unilever body spray brand encourages their core audience of young males to embrace weekdays.
Vine opens up to other video apps
Six second video platform Vine will now let users upload video clips created elsewhere, as the Twitter-owned firm looks to boost the usability of its app.
Google’s ad-free music subscription service revealed?
Google’s long rumoured music subscription service may be called ‘YouTube Music Key’, offering ad-free tracks for $9.99 a month, according to a report.
Video viral of the week: Wilkinson Sword claims beards make babies cry
With bushy beards coming back into fashion, how does a shaving brand get rugged hipsters back on their side? This viral video from Wilkinson Sword Germany explains why the hirsute look might not be as fatherly as you might think. See why it’s our video viral of the week below…
Samsung buys ‘internet of things’ firm SmartThings for $200m
Samsung bought SmartThings for $200m, as the electronics giant looks to expand into the growing smart home and internet of things arena.