Skype to translate live voice calls
Microsoft is updating its Skype platform so it can translate voice calls between people in real-time as they talk.
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Over a third of online retail now via smartphones and tablets
More than a third of all online sales are now made on a mobile device (smartphones and tablets) as m-commerce continues to increase its share of the UK e-retail market, according to the latest results from the IMRG Capgemini Quarterly Benchmarking.
Google reveals own self-driving cars… with no steering wheels or brakes
Google is has revealed the first prototype of its self-driving cars – with no steering wheel, acceleration pedal, or brake.
‘More robots than humans’ saw Mercedes-Benz ad- report
Online ads for Mercedes were seen more often by fraudster robots than humans, according to a new report.
Twitter planning Soundcloud purchase?
Twitter is in talks to buy popular music streaming service SoundCloud, as the newly listed social network tries once again to expand into music, according to a news report.
Fujitsu tracks shopper movement in store
Electronics giant Fujitsu is set to reveal technology that analyses the purchasing behaviour of shoppers in retail stores by detecting their lines of sight, according to a news report.
Dixons and Carphone Warehouse merge
Dixons has struck a deal to make Carphone Warehouse part of its group joining the UK electrical retailers high street roster that includes PC World and Currys.
Sizmek debuts single tag for all screens for cross-campaign measurement
Sizmek has launched a single tag solution for video campaigns across all screens, including desktop, smart phone, tablet and connected TV, giving advertisers a simplified process for managing multiscreen video campaigns.
Video viral of the week: Coke drones deliver ‘happiness from the skies’ in Singapore
Guest workers make up a significant part of Singapore’s total workforce, but often get little recognition for their labour. Coca-Cola Singapore and the Singapore Kindness Movement embarked on a project to bring “Happiness from the Skies”, to show that a little kindness goes a long way to bring Singaporeans and guest workers closer. See why … [Read more…]
Microsoft seeks nurses for new healthcare blog
To mark International Nurses Day, Microsoft has started a new nursing blog as the software giant looks to expand into the healthcare sector.