Google’s (low speed) car crash caught on camera
One of Google’s self-driving cars hit a bus while navigating traffic in California last month- and the low-octane incident was caught on camera.
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No keywords needed: Shutterstock debuts ‘reverse image search’
Image and music content provider Shutterstock has launched a new visual search tool that doesn’t need keywords to find relevant images for clients.
Four ways to beat ad blockers: IAB guide offers new tactics
As the ad blocking wars heat up,the IAB‘s Technology Laboratory has launched a new guide that outlines the tactics publishers are using to urge users to stop using the filtering technology.
MasterCard develops AI sales assistant
MasterCard is developing a virtual sales assistant using AI technology from Rainbird – a startup identified by its Start Path programme.
Digital disconnect: Third of businesses still can’t measure results of digital investment
Over a third (36%) cannot measure the business results of digital investment, with a lack of funding and conflicting KPIs cited as key reasons for the shortfall, according to a new study.
Hands-free typing: Google Docs offers dictation tool
Are keyboards going obsolete? Google Doc’s latest voice-dictation tool marks another move towards a voice and gesture based digital future.
Mobile World Congress: 5G is the key to unlock mobile-dominated future
As Mobile World Congress comes to a close, a key theme from this year’s event was how mobile will dominate media- and 5G mobile internet will be the catalyst for this shift.
MasterCard reveals selfie security: Photos to replace PINs?
Mastercard is introduce facial recognition payment software this summer, letting its customers pay for their online purchases by taking a selfie.
Right to reply: HSBC takes biometrics mainstream
Assessing the customer engagement impact of major UK roll out of biometrics for mobile banking customers Stuart Dorman, Head of Apps, Sabio looks at HSBC’s latest move to take biometric banking mainstream with fingerprint scanning.
Beyond gaming: Facebook creates ‘social virtual reality’ team
Mark Zuckerberg made a surprise appearance at Samsung’s Mobile World Congress event, touting the rise of virtual reality and Facebook’s new social VR team. Appearing on stage as the audience removed their VR helmets after a Samsung demo (see video captured below), Zuckerberg also revealed that Facebook will be bringing its dynamic streaming technology for … [Read more…]