Snapchat launches augmented reality glasses in Europe
Snap made its Spectacles available across Europe today, almost seven months after the company debuted them in the US.
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Mobile ad blocking trends: Frustration key motive
Ad blocking continues to be a controversial subject, but only half of US users are aware of filtering software, according to a new report.
Instagram goes local with Hashtag Stories and location tools
Instagram has added two new Explore categories: Location Stories and Hashtag Stories, letting users discover photos and videos based on places or things of interest, all from the same Explore tab.
8 things from Google I/O: Smart snaps, Siri rival and Android Go
This week Google held its annual I/O conference for developers, talking up the web giant’s latest milestones and unveiling new products, including a smarter camera, a revamped Google Home and a lighter Android Go OS for emerging markets.
Spotfiy debuts QR-style codes to boost music sharing
Spotify has launched Spotify Codes, which lets users share any track, artist, album, or playlist available on the platform.
Google Earth revamp adds guided tours, 3D imagery and David Attenborough world tours
Google has refreshed its Earth app and website, adding detailed 3D imagery and new “tours” that give people a guided look at exotic locations.
Burger King’s Google Home prank backfires
Fast food giant Burger King thought it was being funny when it aired a 15 second commercial that purposely triggered viewers Google Home devices- but many didn’t see the funny side of the privacy intrusion.
Google Image Search app gets “similar items” shopping suggestions
The Google Image Search app for Android is getting a new “similar items” feature offering users a selection of products to buy related to their search.
Quicker than Agile: Is a thumb-friendly, voice-controlled t-shirt designer possible?
In 2013, Spreadshirt created a touch-optimised t-shirt design tool for tablets, but didn’t think it would catch on. But then it saw a 73% rise in smartphone orders. Tony Findeisen, the lead-developer at Spreadshirt, offers tips on how to create for the smartphone ecommerce experience.
TVPlayer focuses on games consoles, initially with Xbox launch
UK-based streaming service TVPlayer is now available to download on Xbox One and Xbox One S games consoles.