Spain leads US and UK for ‘multi-platform’ digital use
More than two thirds (66%) of the Total Digital Population in Spain now accesses the internet via more than one device in a month; compared to 65 percent in the U.K. and 58 percent in the U.S.
UK
UK banks join forces for mobile payments system ‘Paym’
A number of major UK banks have united for a new payment system that lets users transfer cash via their mobiles using just their mobile number and a password.
Tablets boost web access for older people- Ofcom
Older Brits are using the internet more following the growing popularity of tablets, according to new Ofcom research.
Digital to drive UK ad spend recovery: £20bn investment forecast next year
Ad spend in the UK is forecast to surpass £20bn for the first time in 2015, driven by digital, according to new figures from the Advertising Association and Warc.
Facebook buys fitness tracker Moves
Facebook has bought fitness tracking app Moves, suggesting the company’s interest in entering the health monitoring technology arena.
Amazon strikes online streaming deal with HBO
In a big win over rival Netflix, Amazon has formed a deal with HBO to run a selection of its shows on its Prime Instant Video service.
Most retail brands ‘to adopt omnichannel strategy within 18 months’
The vast majority (83%) of online retailers intend to have implemented an omnichannel strategy in the next 18 months, according to a recent survey conducted at SLI Connect, the annual UK e-commerce summit held in London.
Tesco plans online push to boost flagging market share
Tesco plans to increased sales at its UK business through online shopping, rather than bricks and mortar, as it announced a 3.6% drop in trading profit to £2.2bn last week.
Currency confusion: UK consumers don’t trust (or understand) Bitcoin
Despite media hype around the future of Bitcoin and high-profile mobile payments providers such as Square and Stripe preparing to accept the virtual currency this year, new research warns of consumer distrust of the virtual currency.
West Ham and Selfridges get first .London domain names
Football Club West Ham United, Selfridges and the London School of Economics, have become some of the first owners of a .London domain.