Teens pick Google as coolest brand (according to Google survey)
Young people consider three of the Google’s products among the top ten “coolest” brands in the world, according to new research… conducted by Google.
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Spotify music stars go “premium-only” in Universal deal
Spotify is to restrict some albums to paying subscribers for first time, as the music streaming service looks to be moving away from its traditional ad-funded content business model.
The quicker, safer and more immersive future of mobile commerce
On the back of Alibaba’s $2.6bn bid to acquire Chinese mall operator, Intime, Saima Alibhai at Bronto Software looks at the current state of mobile commerce in the UK and what the next stage of mobile commerce and innovation will bring for consumers.
Top 10 trends at Mobile World Congress 2017: 5G, IoT and robots
Mobile World Congress has become one of the biggest tech events in the digital calendar, and this year was even bigger, with robots, AI and old school Nokia’s stealing the show.
European app trends in 2017: Business apps on the rise
UK app usage has increased by 28% in the last year as Brits turn to their phones for social and professional tasks, according to the latest report from Flurry.
Computer Love: Can AI and augmented reality boost online dating
The Tinder dating app could include artificial intelligence and augmented reality in the future, to help people find the perfect match, according to its founder.
UK online retail sales hit 7 year high in January- IMRG
UK online retail sales were up +12% year-on-year (YoY) in January, according to the latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index.
Apple debuts first TV show ‘Planet of the Apps’
Apple is launching its first TV show, a Dragon’s Den-style reality series called “Planet of the Apps”, with Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow and Will.i.am as judges.
Facebook turns sound on for all news feed videos
Facebook is adding a controversial new feature that will mean sounds play out loud on videos when they automatically start rolling as users scroll past.
Lego overtakes Ferrari as the world’s most powerful brand
Analysis of the world’s top brands shows Lego has replaced Ferrari as the most powerful, according to new research.