The Times ditches online rolling news
The UK’s Times and Sunday Times have merged their websites and launched new apps, ceasing its rolling news operation in favour of four online editions each day.
Instagram plays down algorithim change after user backlash
Instagram is seeking to reassure its millions of users after a backlash over its proposed timelines changes.
OMG! Microsoft AI chatbot acts like a Millennial
Microsoft has created an artificial intelligence chat bot that talks like a Millennial and learns from humans. But its good intentions have already backfired, with mischevoius web users getting it to cite Hitler and support Donald Trump.
Smart pigeons to measure London pollution levels
A designer in London has come up with a natural way of deploying internet of things (IoT) pollution sensors… using pigeons.
Twitter turns 10: Can it last another decade?
As Twitter celebrates its 10th birthday, the future isn’t looking so bright for the social media site and critics question whether it will last another 10 years. New stats look at the biggest successes and failures of the social network.
Snapchat dominates SXSW (and they weren’t even there)
Many big digital players flocked to annual festival South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin Texas last week, but the most popular app Shapchat didn’t even need an actual presence to dominate, according to new data.
Nintendo reveals first smartphone game in Japan (with a social twist)
Nintendo has released its highly-anticipated debut smartphone game, Miitomo, in Japan- but don’t expect a Mario-style platformer just yet..
Pope Francis joins Instagram
Pope Francis has continued his mission to spread the word of the Catholic Church online, this time joining social network Instragram.
Twitter fail: Whole Foods drops pre-peeled oranges after social media backlash
Supermarket chain Whole Foods has sparked a Twitter revolt by selling pre-peeled oranges in plastic containers.
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.