Oath, a Verizon subsidiary, introduces Oath Ad Platforms as its simplified suite of intelligent advertising and publishing solutions globally. Oath Ad Platforms combines the best assets from BrightRoll, ONE by AOL and Yahoo Gemini into a unified set of solutions that makes it easier for advertisers and publishers to drive growth. The suite activates Oath’s […]
Automotive manufacturer BMW has announced that it will launch an in-car voice-controlled intelligent assistant next year. Called the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, the platform has been described as “the start of a new era” by BMW Group, with drivers increasingly able to operate their car and access its functions and information purely by speaking. The platform […]
Mobile advertising platform, AdColony, has partnered with Unilever to run interactive mobile video campaigns for the first time in the Middle East. For the first time in digital advertising, the company claims, Aurora gives brands the chance to measure the attention of the users. Since users are engaging with the video while the video is […]
Debenhams launches two major Beauty initiatives this month to further strengthen its position as a leader in the premium beauty market. The initiatives drive a ‘digital first’ strategy for the department store and see both online and offline environments created that encourage customers to explore, discover and debate all things beauty. Beauty Club Community The […]
Following the success of On Demand – the instant messaging service used to search for the products requested by customers in the Milan flagship store and have them delivered anywhere they want – Rinascente presents WeChat On Demand. The aim is to extend the company’s personal concierge service, which was launched almost a year ago […]
Chinese car-hailing platform Didi Chuxing has launched an in-car audio recording function for journeys, in a bid to enhance its safety practices following the deaths of two passengers. Didi has launched a trial of the recording function, which will capture in-car audio from the entire journey and then upload an encrypted file to the company’s […]
Airline KLM has introduced a new feature in its app that uses augmented reality to help passengers assess wether their hand baggage is of the correct size. The functionality, which uses Apple’s AR technology, is aimed at speeding up check-in and reducing customer confusion over luggage allowances. The AR hand baggage check uses a […]
Häagen-Dazs is the first ice-cream brand to move into automated product delivery with its new mobile eCommerce technology ‘Häagen-Dazs NOW’. The service enables ice-cream to be ordered and delivered into the hands of consumers when out-and-about by using an innovative combination of proven mobile technologies. The brand is trialling the service this Friday, 7 September […]
Proximity Worldwide has unveiled its first Voice & IoT lab named Invoke. Launching at Barefoot Proximity, the Cincinnati office within the Proximity global network, the lab will provide a dedicated hub for audio, voice and IoT development and deployment, and will drive innovation and new business growth for the network. Building on Proximity’s legacy of […]
I’ve been coming to IFA for many years and as a self-confessed gadget addict it’s like being a kid in a sweet shop. But like deciding which sweets to buy all those years ago, it’s a bit overwhelming and disappointing if you don’t choose wisely and suffer from buyers’ remorse! So, here’s my take on […]