Uber preps test of 30-minute food delivery by drone

Uber preps test of 30-minute food delivery by drone

Uber Technologies plans to deliver food by drone in San Diego as part of a wide-reaching commercial test program approved by the U.S. federal government, said Dara Khosrowshahi, the chief executive officer. Khosrowshahi said people should expect meal delivery in five to 30 minutes, depending on whether it comes from a drone or a human. […]

IRM’s Megan Goodwin on how brands can capitalise on Snapchat’s authenticity

IRM’s Megan Goodwin on how brands can capitalise on Snapchat’s authenticity

Since it was founded in 2011, Snapchat has exploded onto the social media scene, boasting 187 million active daily users globally, as reported in February 2018. This was up 18% (29 million) year on year and an impressive 75% (80 million) compared with Q4 2016 (Statista February 2018). What’s interesting from a brand perspective is […]

In News We Trust: Latest Study from Teads Reveals Consumers’ Deep Ties to News Content

In News We Trust: Latest Study from Teads Reveals Consumers’ Deep Ties to News Content

Teads, the inventor of outstream video and a leading global video advertising marketplace, announced results from a new global survey, “In News We Trust.” Teads polled over 16,000 consumers in eight countries to uncover how people are consuming news and advertising amidst the rise of fake news. Three quarters of respondents said the rise in […]

Quantcast launches widely available implementation of IAB Europe’s GDPR Transparency & Consent Framework

Quantcast launches widely available implementation of IAB Europe’s GDPR Transparency & Consent Framework

Quantcast, which owns and operates the world’s largest AI-driven audience insights platform for the open internet, announced the launch of Quantcast Choice. Available from May 15 for free, Quantcast Choice is the first widely available implementation of the IAB Europe’s Transparency and Consent Framework. The product has been in beta since February and is already […]

During disasters, active Twitter users likely to spread falsehoods, according to University at Buffalo research

During disasters, active Twitter users likely to spread falsehoods, according to University at Buffalo research

We know that Twitter is littered with misinformation. But how good are the social media platform’s most active users at detecting these falsehoods, especially during public emergencies? Not good, according to new University at Buffalo research that examined more than 20,000 tweets during Hurricane Sandy and the Boston Marathon bombing. The study, published in the […]

Facebook suspends around 200 apps over potential data misuse

Facebook suspends around 200 apps over potential data misuse

Facebook has already suspended close to 200 apps in an ongoing investigation into applications that potentially accessed and abused sizeable swaths of user data, the company announced in a blog post. The move comes after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg vowed earlier this year to look into all applications that “had access to large amounts of […]

ABC News adds AR photo features for royal wedding

ABC News adds AR photo features for royal wedding

ABC News is bringing iconic symbols of the British royal family to mobile devices to help viewers celebrate the May 19 wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, according to a company announcement. The Royal Wedding AR Experience lets iPhone and iPad users see 3D models of the royal wedding carriage and a queen’s guard […]

Uber now lets you rate your driver before your ride is over

Uber now lets you rate your driver before your ride is over

Know how you’re going to rate your Uber driver halfway to your destination? Uber is now giving riders the ability to rate their rides mid-trip, because you’re busy, apparently, and the ride-hailing service doesn’t want to “miss an opportunity to listen and improve.” Specifically, riders are now able to rate, compliment, tip and share feedback […]

Facebook plans to create its own cryptocurrency

Facebook plans to create its own cryptocurrency

Facebook is exploring the creation of its own cryptocurrency, a virtual token that would allow its billions of users around the world to make electronic payments, according to people familiar with Facebook’s plans. “They are very serious about it,” said one of the people, who asked not to be identified discussing unannounced plans. Facebook started […]

OpenX Launches First of Its Kind Opt-In Mobile App Video Exchange

OpenX Launches First of Its Kind Opt-In Mobile App Video Exchange

OpenX, a leading independent advertising technology provider, announced that after successful testing in Q1 with more than 100 premium mobile applications, it would be taking its first of its kind opt-in mobile video exchange to full beta, providing brands with access to the highest quality consumer opt-in video inventory globally. “The OpenX opt-in video exchange […]