Earlier in November 2018, reports suggested that Facebook was planning to introduce an ‘unsend’ feature on to Messenger that would give users 10 minutes to delete a message that they gave send before it is read. And now nearly a week later, word is that the social media giant has started rolling the update to […]
“Please enjoy your meal,” says Nepal’s first robot waiter, Ginger, as she delivers a plate of steaming dumplings to a table of hungry customers. The poor Himalayan nation is better known for its soaring mountain peaks than technological prowess, but a group of self-taught young innovators are seeking to change that. Local startup Paaila Technology […]
A new online survey by YouGov of 2,024 British shoppers gives online retailers plenty to think about just as their busiest period of the year approaches. Commissioned by post-purchase communication experts parcelLab, the study reveals that although 49% of people now do at least half their Christmas shopping online, 44% say the experience is worse […]
Iconic Australian retailer, Myer, has announced the arrival of Naughty or Nice Baubles for sale at Myer stores around Australia. The baubles, developed by Clemenger BBDO Melbourne, are the centrepiece of this year’s Myer Christmas campaign. A Naughty or Nice bauble is no ordinary Christmas decoration, instead it lets you and your family know […]
Brandwatch, the $100 million, world-leading social intelligence company, announced it’s newest innovation: Iris. Iris is an in-app AI-analyst that reduces the time it takes to answer a question by providing users with complex data science solutions at the click of a button. Iris automatically analyzes large conversations happening online and explains what caused them. […]
While chatbots might be the latest innovation for some online dating platforms, eHarmony has decided to do things a little differently. In fact, singles can now enjoy personalised consultations with ‘real’ experts, as eHarmony launches its Premium service in the UK. This marks a strategic move by the platform to build stronger bridges between sophisticated […]
Snapchat revealed two new features and one new eCommerce initiative on November 14. The messaging application debuted Friendship Profiles, which contain all of the content—images, videos, messages, links, etc.—that users have saved in chats with friends or groups of friends in one place. If a user opts to share his or her location, that user’s […]
We are constantly on the go—whether bouncing between the gym, work, school, errands, or just chilling—and Spotify’s smartwatches are the tool to help keep us up to speed. Spotify is introducing a new app for the Apple Watch, giving you the ability to seamlessly access and control your favourite music and podcasts without missing a […]
PubMatic, the publisher-focused sell-side platform (SSP) for an open digital media future, released its third Quarterly Mobile Index (QMI) of 2018. The report includes key insights around the growth in mobile app advertising, highlighting trends in mobile video, header bidding and the expansion of cross-channel monetisation. The newly released findings will guide publishers and buyers […]
A SIM card that is able to connect millions of robots, from smart cars to gigantic factory 4.0 machines, it also covers coffee machines and intelligent security systems. This is the idea behind Things Mobile, the latest start-up to emerge from the mind of Vicenza entrepreneur Manuel Zanella, already the founder of Zeromobile, the low-cost […]