Saatchi & Saatchi and UNMAS (United Nations Mine Action Service) joined forces to commemorate United Nations International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on 4 April. After uploading over 1,700 photos, each tagged specifically to more than 100 profiles, UNMAS and Saatchi & Saatchi Denmark have brought back one of the most […]
In today’s society we are constantly in touch with our friends. When they miss us, they are able to send messages instantly via one of many messaging channels. But man’s best friend does not have such a luxury. They spend many hours at home unable to express their feelings. In moments of intense loneliness dogs […]
If you like mapping your runs and wish someone would reward you for your cardio cartography, Old Spice might have you covered. Old Spice Dream Runner, launched last week, is a mobile website created by the brand and agency Wieden + Kennedy. Use it on your neighbourhood run, and it will draw a map of […]
Google has launched a new keyboard for iOS devices that directly integrates search functions, such as maps, GIFs or shopping results, into user’s messages. Called Gboard, the keyboard features a button on the upper left that lets users perform web searches, look for images or GIFs, or even search for emoji without ever leaving the […]
NASA has teamed up with Snapchat to give would-be astronauts a glimpse into life in microgravity. On May 16, to mark the International Space Station’s (ISS) 100,000th orbit around earth, the US space agency unveiled a series of videos on the platform fronted by commander Tim Kopra. Presented in real-time via Snapchat’s Live Stories service, ‘A Day […]
Samsung has been a big patron to surfing, as seen in much-lauded promoting its sponsorship with the World Surf League and ASP World Tour, created out of 72andSunny Amsterdam. Now the brand further deepens its involvement with the sport with the debut of the Samsung Galaxy Surfboard, a prototype of a digital board that allows […]
Facebook has launched its photo-sharing app in the EU and Canada after adapting its controversial facial-recognition software to work around each region’s privacy laws. The program – Moments – was released in some countries in 2015, but withheld elsewhere because of local data privacy rules. The company has created a different version of the software […]
Barclays is rolling out its own contactless payment service for Android phones this summer, enabling customers to pay at over 400,000 locations in the UK and placing the bank in direct competition with the upcoming launch of Android Pay. The service, simply called ‘Contactless Mobile’, will build upon the functionality launched to Barclaycard customers earlier […]
Taxi app Karhoo works like a price-comparison website and, unlike Hailo and Gett, allows any taxi company (except Uber) to sign up to its platform. Users can sort through the list of taxis available in their area, based on price, journey time or type of vehicle. Karhoo, unlike Uber, also allows users to pre-book cars. […]
Instagram has refreshed its branding, debuting a new logo and app design to position the platform as “vibrant and diverse” storytelling hub. The Facebook-owned app’s trademark Polaroid-like, colourful camera icon has been given a minimalist makeover. However, the ‘rainbow’ element of the logo lives on in gradient form while a simplified shape has been created […]