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New Facebook data breach: 540 million user records uploaded to public cloud

April 4, 2019

Personal Facebook data, including account names, comments and likes, was publicly accessible on the internet, the company has been forced to admit.

The rise of voice: 22% speaking to their video devices

April 2, 2019

Over one fifth (22%) of internet users across four markets – the US, UK, Australia and India – use the available voice-command features to operate their TV and video devices, with another 30% planning to do more in the future, according to new research.

Apple takes on Netflix and Amazon with blockbuster streaming service

March 26, 2019

Apple has unveiled its decade-long project to build a TV subscription service, called Apple TV +, that will rival the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Private messaging apps beat social media and word of mouth for sharing content

March 25, 2019

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of internet users now share content and recommendations using private messaging apps, ahead of open social media platforms and word of mouth are the second and third most popular way of sharing content, coming in at 54% and 51% respectively, according to new research.

1 in 5 brands admit they’ll “never understand their customers”

March 22, 2019

20% of marketing and CX professionals feel they will “never truly understand” their customers’ buying decisions, according to a new report.

Instagram debuts in-app shopping feature

March 21, 2019

Instagram has launched an in-app checkout feature for a limited number of brands, making it possible for users to purchase products without leaving the app.

Google fined €1.49bn by EU for restricting rivals’ search ads

March 20, 2019

European Union regulators have fined Google with a €1.49bn fine for abusing its dominant role in online advertising via the AdSense platform.

Artificial intelligence: Seven ideas receive funding to ensure AI is used in the public interest

March 12, 2019

From combating the spread of misinformation to expanding awareness of the impact of artificial intelligence on society, seven projects shaping the effects that artificial intelligence has on the field of news and information received $750,000 in funding today.

PubMatic launches OpenBid programmatic platform for app developers

March 7, 2019

PubMatic has launched OpenBid, a programmatic platform that provides app publishers and developers with a marketplace.

Your round? Young’s pubs launches app payments (with option to split tab)

March 7, 2019

App developer Pepper HQ has worked with mobile payments service provider Judopay to produce an “online-offline” solution for Young’s, one of the largest pub chains in the UK.