Wil Rockall, director in KPMG’s cyber security team, comments on the news that Google will produce its own fleet of driverless cars. He highlights that the move could herald improvements in road safety, but warns that the potential for ‘spam jams’ and hacker-driven congestion might affect consumers’ driving experiences.
While 34% of the data we’re creating is useful, only 1% of it is now being analyzed in some form, according to the latest research from renowned Morgan Stanley internet analyst Mary Meeker.
Apple has bought Beats Electronics, the music and headphone company owned by rapper Dr Dre for $3bn- marking the most expensive deal in the tech giant’s 38-year history.
Samsung has unveiled a new health monitoring platform, alongside a new fitness band that does not need connected charging. View this video from CNET covering the presentation:
Microsoft is updating its Skype platform so it can translate voice calls between people in real-time as they talk.
Last week saw Google update its Panda search formula designed to drive down the value of poor content websites. Sylvia Nankivell, Traffic Acquisition Manager, Affiliate Window looks at why nthe move is good news for smaller affiliate sites.
Online retail giant Rakuten will open its first café in its home country of Japan, as the firm continues to expand into new markets.
A well designed and easy-to-use site can make all the difference between a happy customer and a negative social media comment. FACT-Finder’s Marino Casucci shares advice on best practice for creating successful user guidance in your online shop.
The Tuesday after a Spring Bank Holiday was predicted to spark a 33% rise in online spending – based on recurring trends over the April & May Bank Holidays over the last 2 years, according to new research.
More than a third of all online sales are now made on a mobile device (smartphones and tablets) as m-commerce continues to increase its share of the UK e-retail market, according to the latest results from the IMRG Capgemini Quarterly Benchmarking.