Rovio announces development of new AR app set to link licensed products to digital Angry Birds universe

Rovio announces development of new AR app set to link licensed products to digital Angry Birds universe

Rovio Entertainment is thrilled to announce the development of a revolutionary new augmented reality (AR) app that is set to seamlessly connect Rovio licensed products with the digital Angry Birds universe. The new app in the pipeline, codenamed ‘Project Magic’, will transport consumers into a breathtaking new world, allowing them to engage in highly immersive branded […]

IBM Food Trust Expands Blockchain Network to Foster a Safer, More Transparent and Efficient Global Food System

IBM Food Trust Expands Blockchain Network to Foster a Safer, More Transparent and Efficient Global Food System

 IBM announced growing adoption of its food supply chain network, IBM Food Trust. The blockchain-based cloud network offers participating retailers, suppliers, growers and food industry providers with data from across the food ecosystem to enable greater traceability, transparency and efficiency. The network is now generally available after 18 months in testing, during which millions […]

Netflix accounts for 15 Percent of all internet bandwidth, says Sandvine’s report

Netflix accounts for 15 Percent of all internet bandwidth, says Sandvine’s report

A new internet usage study has revealed that Netflix remains the untouchable behemoth of streaming services. The Global Internet Phenomena report, conducted by networking equipment company Sandvine, found that Netflix accounts for 15% of all downstream internet traffic worldwide, with video representing 58 percent of the entire pie. The study also found that after years of decline, […]

Facebook Marketplace gets new AI tools for its 2nd Anniversary

Facebook Marketplace gets new AI tools for its 2nd Anniversary

To celebrate the second birthday of its Craigslist and Gumtree-like feature, Facebook has added new AI-powered features to improve the experience for both buyers and sellers. Now, when people upload an item they want to sell, Marketplace’s AI technology will automatically choose a category for the item to be listed in and offer a pricing […]

Leading digital asset exchange OKEx participates in Bidooh’s ICO

Leading digital asset exchange OKEx participates in Bidooh’s ICO

Bidooh (the “Group”), a real-time, real-audience, digital billboard advertising platform, announced that one of the world’s largest digital asset exchanges OKEx has participated in its Initial Coin Offering (“ICO”). Bidooh launched an ICO pre-sale of its cryptocurrency, DOOH Token, on 1 October 2018. OKEx uses blockchain technology to optimise the provision of financial services to […]

Former Comcast Director joins SBDS as VP of Business Development, Northern Europe

Former Comcast Director joins SBDS as VP of Business Development, Northern Europe

DataTech services provider SBDS, announced Steve Langdon, former director of international market development and business insight at Comcast, has joined its London office as Vice President, Business Development, Northern Europe. Langdon will play a central role in the company’s ambitious growth plans, with his strong broadcast, publisher and telecommunications background. He will be tasked with […]

Yahoo aims to reinvent messaging with Together

Yahoo aims to reinvent messaging with Together

Less than four months after it killed off its Yahoo Messenger product, Verizon-owned Oath is introducing a new messaging platform called Yahoo Together. Designed for group chats between family, friends and interest groups, the platform allows users to separate out conversations into different topics, similar to IRC chat. “Have you ever been in a group SMS […]