Copyright fail: Warner Bros. reports own site as illegal
In its attempts to crack down on online privacy, film studio Warner Brothers has mistakenly asked Google to remove its own website from search results, saying it violates copyright laws.
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UK shoppers “ready for completely automated purchases within two years”
A huge proportion of UK consumers are ready for the next stage in digital retail: completely automated purchases managed by machine with no action from the shopper needed, termed Programmatic Commerce, according to new research.
Data skills “now more important than second language” in business
Data proficiency is now more important than a second language when it comes to required business skills, according to new research.
Drones going mainstream: Media industry leads uptake
Drones are boosting the UK economy as they are given a wider role in day-to-day business, with the media industry leading the way, according to new research.
Amazon brings £4.99 Dash buttons to UK, Germany and Austria
Amazon’s Dash Button is finally launching in Germany, Austria, and the UK, letting consumers order brands on Amazon via the click of a fridge magnet button.
EU forces Apple to repay €13bn of “illegal tax benefits” to Ireland
Apple has been ordered to repay a record €13bn plus interest after the European Commission said Ireland illegally slashed the iPhone maker’s tax bill.
Online customer retention rate at record high
Online retailers are focusing more on retaining existing customers than acquiring new ones, as the active customer retention rate reached a record high of 36.4% during the period May to July 2016, a full five percentage points up on the same quarter last year, according to new research.
Massive rise in TV streamers sharing accounts
Account sharing of popular TV streaming services such as Netflix and NOW TV has increased by 57% in 12 months – meaning that 41% now share their subscription with friends and family, according to new research.
Heavy discounting spurs highest online sales growth in 20 months
Online sales have enjoyed the highest yearly growth rate since November 2014, when Black Friday caused the Index to surge, with much of the increase down to heavy discounting.
Top tips: It pays to use mobile payment in apps
With Apple Pay growing in popularity, Johannes Heinze managing director EMEA at AppLovin, looks at why app makers should integrate the technology into their services.