Fast fashion retailer Zara is launching a mobile augmented reality app to be used in stores, which allows shoppers standing near certain displays to view AR images of models wearing different items from those displays, as well as purchase the merchandise through the app. Zara will begin rolling out the technology next month in about […]
Even though it seems everyone is talking about voice-assisted devices and smartwatches, the majority of consumers don’t own these new devices, and even fewer use them to complete purchases, according to a recently released study by Episerver. For its annual “Reimagining Commerce: Global Findings” report, Episerver surveyed 4,000 online shoppers in four global markets and […]
L’Oréal has announced its acquisition of ModiFace, an augmented reality beauty app maker based in Canada. The company says that this decision is part of its digital acceleration strategy to give its 34 international brands the tools they need to succeed in this competitive digital environment. Modiface has plenty of experience working with big cosmetics […]
The online advertising industry in Australia recorded a seven percent increase in revenue in 2017, with total revenue reaching $7.9 billion. Search and directories took top position for all categories, recording a five percent growth to reach $3.6 bn, which is 45% of all advertising dollars spent in Australia. Coming in second was general display, […]
Dunkin’ Donuts has announced that On-the-Go Mobile Ordering is now available through the Google Assistant, on iPhones and Android phones. Though this new integration, DD Perks Rewards members can use the Google Assistant, Google’s voice assistant technology, on their iPhones and Android phones to place a mobile order for Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, beverages, baked […]
Reddit has announced the upcoming launch of native promoted posts for its mobile apps. The company said in an email to advertisers that its apps are the most popular way its 330 million monthly active users access Reddit content on mobile, and they now account for 41 percent of time spent on Reddit across all […]
Google has announced that it is opening Maps by providing new APIs for game developers. These new APIs will allow developers to use the latest, rich location and mapping data with real-time updates for any new changes to the map. According to the announcement post on Google Maps APIs Blog, the company announced a […]
Bud Light, the Denver Broncos football team and shopping rewards app Ibotta partnered to deliver a free beer to fans to celebrate the start of the free agency period, when teams can recruit eligible players. The promotion, which runs through March 28, will reward the first 500 fans in Colorado that redeem the offer, according […]
Facebook has quietly launched its Express WiFi app on Google Play, and it’s now available for download in Indonesia and Kenya. The application gives users a way to purchase internet connection from participating businesses instead of paying for a more expensive and, in many places in developing nations, typically slow and spotty mobile connection. Facebook […]
Social media giant Twitter has announced nine new premium video sports content partnerships to enhance its offering in the Asia-Pacific region. Twitter has signed agreements with golf’s Asian Tour, pay-TV broadcaster Astro Malaysia, online soccer platform BallBall, global sports network Eleven Sports, cable network Fox Sports Asia, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), Indonesian broadcaster […]