Ride sharing app Uber loses London license
Transport for London has ruled that it will not renew taxi app Uber’s private hire licence after concluding it is “not fit and proper”.
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UK mobile trends: Smartphones now twice as popular as PCs for going online
Twice as many adults now use the internet on a smartphone than do on a desktop computer, as smartphones have become the most popular device for going online at every hour of the day, according to new research.
Consumers share favourite travel brands, but worry about trusting them
Consumers favour established brands and online travel booking sites, and favour value for money, convenience and good customer service (58%) according to new research.
Only 9% of people now visit high-street travel agents
The future of the high-street travel agent could be under threat, as a new report finds that only 9% of UK holidaymakers now visit travel agents to book their holiday.
Travel retail trends: Poor online experiences leading to lost sales
Travel companies may be losing conversions and sales opportunities due to disappointing online experiences, according to a new report.
Virtual tours and digital assistants: UK holidaymakers think future of travel lies in tech
Travel companies need to embrace new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to create a more immersive and enjoyable travel experience for holidaymakers, new research suggests.
Top tips: How live streaming video is transforming internal communications
In part two of a two-part series, Mark Blair, VP of EMEA at Brightcove, reveals four reasons why your business should embrace live streaming video for internal communications and how your business can benefit from it.
EU scraps mobile roaming charges
The EU has scrapped mobile roaming charges from today, meaning that using a smartphone for calls, text and internet away in Europe will cost no more than using it at home.
Net Neutrality RIP? US votes to create controversial “two-speed internet”
The US Federal Communications Commission has voted to overturn rules that force ISPs to treat all data traffic as equal.
Online video trends: Adverts have biggest influence on what consumers watch
Adverts have the biggest influence on what we watch, with more than half of Brits (56%) saying it has the most influence on their viewing decisions, according to new research.