Google criticised for banning ‘plus-sized’ clothing ad category
Google has come under fire after allegedly refusing to let a clothing company to advertise to “curvy or plus-size” people, according to a news report.
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Nest users left cold after smart thermostat glitch
A software bug has hit tons of Nest smart thermostats, draining the batteries and knocked heating systems offline, just as a cold snap arrived in the UK.
Guest comment: Collaboration is a human instinct – so let’s use it in marketing
Social media has the potential to create more engaging, two-way dialogue between brands and their customers. But so far, it hasn’t delivered. Rebekah Mackay Miller, MD of trnd, discusses human nature, collaboration and conversations in marketing.
50% of marketers buying mobile ads programmatically (but many still don’t get it)
Half (50%) of mobile marketers are buying mobile inventory programmatically, however, nearly half have little knowledge of the discipline, according to new research.
Apple goes AI: Snaps up facial expression recognition software
Apple has bought Emotient, a developer of facial expression recognition software, that analyses people’s emotions through their facial expressions.
Tinder ‘has secret desirability score for users’
Dating app Tinder is secretly rating the “desirability” of users with an algorithm… and it’s not just a measure of attractiveness, according to research by Fast Company.
Oculus Rift founder admits pricing blunder
Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey has accepted blame for the backlask over the unexpected high price of the virtual reality headset.
Yahoo to cut 10% more of workforce
Yahoo is planning to cut its workforce by at least 10% as part of a cost cutting drive, according to a news report.
Periscope puddle: How brands waded in to a social media spectacle
On a wet Wednesday in the UK, thousands of people tuned in to watch a live stream of a large puddle in Newcastle, with a number of high-profile brands dipping their toes into the Twitter frenzy.
Oculus Rift goes on sale in March for $599
Facebook has confirmed a March date for the consumer launch its Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, priced at a hefty $599 (plus shipping costs).