No breakthrough for the smart home market in the UK
Despite the growth in smart home devices, the Uk is lagging behind key rival markets in adopting this new technology, according to new research.
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Video viral of the week: Google Translate tells ‘Alberto’s Story’
Google’s latest ad for its updated ‘Translate’ app packs a heavy emotional punch. By telling the story of an aspiring Spanish footballer in Northern Ireland, the ad puts a strong human angle on the advantatges of technology. See why its our video viral of the week below…
Top analytics tips: Building a culture of data
Stuart Wilson, VP EMEA of high growth data blending and analytics company, Alteryx advises how marketers need to build a culture of data in order to use the masses amounts of information available to their greatest business advantage.
Physical stores going digital to unite retail experiences- study
Half (50%) of UK retailers are investing in in-store location-based technologies – such as iBeacons – as consumers expect a continuation of the personalised digital experiences found online.
New UK body to promote £45bn ‘edtech’ sector
A new national strategic body, Edtech UK, is being launched to promote the UK’s education technology sector, worth £45bn in 2015 and poised to reach £129bn by 2020m globally, according to a new report from London & Partners and Edtech UK.
Retailers ‘failing to unify online and in-store experiences’
Most retailers feel their existing technology and infrastructure is preventing them providing a strong ‘omni-channel’ experience for customers, according to a new survey.
Too much screen time ‘affecting employees psyche’
With most UK adults spending almost an entire day a week online, business leaders are increasingly creating break-out spaces in a bid to keep staff invigorated and boost collaboration, according to a workplace technology expert Condeco Software.
Disney debuts UK video streaming service (but no Star Wars…yet)
Disney is to launch its own subscription-based video streaming service in the UK.
Back to the Future Day: What 2015 predictions did it get right?
Great Scott! As Wednesday, 21 October 2015 marks the day that Marty and Doc arrive in the film Back to The Future Part II, Netimperative looks at how accurate the films’ predictions have been- from wearable tech to power laces.
Video viral of the week: Toyota reunites Marty and Doc for ‘Back to the Future’ day
With ‘Back to the Future Day’ now upon us, Toyota have reunited the stars of the film to discuss what the sequel got right (and wrong) about life in 2015. See why it’s our video viral of the week below…