Universal Music lets users upload songs to Facebook
Facebook and Universal Music Group (UMG) have signed a new kind of licensing deal that will let users upload songs in videos.
Odd news: The 12 weirdest digital stories of 2017
From back-flipping robots to one teen’s Twitter quest for free nuggets, technology took us in some strange directions during 2017. In this special article, we celebrate the 12 weirdest news stories of the year.
Worldwide Instagram users continue to grow
Facebook-owned Instagram will be used by nearly one in four smartphone users worldwide this year, according to eMarketer’s first-ever global forecast of the photo- and video-sharing social platform, released this week.
Facebook opens ‘World Effects’ to all developers
Facebook has launched anew ‘Snapchat-style’ feature that lets users drop 3D objects into your surroundings, using the built-in camera tool.
Five predictions on how we engage with companies will change in 2018
2018 is likely to see a number of emerging technologies, such as chatbots and voice biometrics, become more mainstream. Robert Weideman, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Nuance Enterprise Division shares his predictions for how that will change the customers experience.
Top 25 virals of 2017: Pranks, personalisation and politics
From Super Bowl boycotts to voice search pranks, 2017 marked another big year for video viral marketing case studies. Personalised ads, uplifting tales of unity and subverting ad formats were key themes this year. To round off the year, our team has assembled our 25 favourite virals from around the world for your viewing pleasure…
Facebook debuts ‘Messenger Kids’ with parental supervision tools
Facebook has launched a preview of Messenger Kids, a new chat app that lets children communicate with friends and family in a safe environment with parental supervision.
Facebook selects first non-US viewability partner
Facebook has selected its first viewability measurement partner to come from outside the US.
Facebook halts ethnic targeting in ads
Facebook has ditched ads that exclude racial and ethnic groups, and will now investigate how the feature was being used by advertisers.
Guest comment: The Age of AI
Tech giants and business leaders have adopted a mantra of AI this year. Stephen Upstone, CEO of LoopMe look at why business leaders are increasingly putting AI at the forefront of their business strategies.