Facebook ‘Reactions’ boost engagement
A couple of months on from Facebook’s launch of “Reactions”, Facebook has seen its new set of emojis boost engagement with the service, according to new research.
Native ad clicks soar on mobile
The average click-through rate for premium native ads on mobile is now 137% higher than on desktop, according to new research.
Instagram app gets new look (and new ads)
Instagram has undergone a major redesign, along with new “dynamic” ad format, as the Facebook-owned app looks to turn its high user number into ad revenue.
The Grand Tour: Amazon reveals name of new Jeremy Clarkson show
After months of speculation, Amazon has finally revealed the name of the motoring show from Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond.
Facebook’s controversial facial-recognition app Moments launches in Europe
Facebook has launched its photo-sharing app in the EU and Canada after adapting its controversial facial-recognition software to work around each region’s privacy laws.
Siri creators reveal next generation voice assistant ‘Viv’
The team behind Apple’s voice assistant Siri have revealed their latest independent project “Viv”, an AI bot that lives on your phone and aims to be “the intelligent interface for everything.”
Mobile app revenues slowing down for first time – IDC
The global mobile app market is forecast to slow, with Apple’s App Store still ahead of rival Google Play despite an 8% drop, according to new research.
Periscope lets viewers save livestreams via #save hashtag
Periscope has launched a new feature which lets users keep their streamed video for more than 24 hours.
Facebook in court battle over facial recognition privacy
Facebook has lost the first round in a court fight against some of its users who allege it “unlawfully” collected and stored users’ biometric data derived from their faces in photographs.
Blue or black? Google search links could soon change colour
Google is currently testing a colour change for its search results, moving from the iconic blue links to a more monochrome black… and some users aren’t happy.