Google takes on Apple with AI-powered ‘Pixel’ phone
Google has revealed a new smartphone and a virtual reality (VR) headset it hopes will take on Apple and Samsung.
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Facebook takes on Craigslist and eBay with classified ads
Facebook is launching “Marketplace”, a dedicated section of its social network, where people can browse used goods for sale in their neighbourhood and list items for sale.
The evolution of video games [INFOGRAPHIC]
From Pong to Pokemon Go!, this infographic from Lottoland looks at the biggest video games over the decade, and tracks the rise of mobile and augemeted reality gaming.
Lovie Awards winners announced: Annie Lennox named ‘Person of the Year’
The winners of sixth annual Lovie Awards Was announced this week, with the best of the European internet honoured.
End of an era: BlackBerry stops making phones
Blackberry will no longer make handsets, as the once market leading smartphone pioneer shifts focus onto software, such as its BBM chat app.
Two-fifths of Brits see the mobile phone as the future of money
41% of UK consumers now view the mobile phone as their preferred alternative to a payment card, according to a study by Mastercard.
Google debuts AI-powered chat app “Allo”
Google is taking on the likes of WhatsApp and Apple’s FaceTime with a new messaging app called Allo, featuring a robotic assistant that will suggest automated responses to texts.
EyeFitU app lets customers shop in their size
EyeFitU a new fashion portal that aims to solve the eternal problem of the lack of uniformity of sizing in fashion, has gone live.
Top deliverability tips: How to ensure an effective email marketing campaign
Having great email content is not enough- marketers need to ensure it reaches the right inboxes at the right time. Tom Corbett, Experian offers a guide to getting the most out of email deliverability.
Google Maps gets ride-hailing comparison tool
Google is adding additional ride hailing partners to its Maps feature, which previously only included Uber.