Gismart, a leading independent developer and publisher of music-based apps and games, announced the launch of an investment programme for mobile app startups. The new investment programme is an integral part of the already established Gismart publishing division. In addition to developing and publishing its own titles, Gismart also plays the role of strategic partner […]
Google has developed a learning app aimed at helping Indian children in primary education to improve their reading skills. ‘Bolo’ – which means ‘speak’ in Hindi – makes use of Google’s speech recognition and text-to-speak technology to aid the child in their learning. The app features a range of stores in both Hindi and English […]
The telecoms industry is fast emerging as a digital transformation and application services trailblazer, according to new research from F5 Networks. Against a backdrop of 5G imminence, the fifth annual State of Application Services report indicates that as many as 80% of telecoms professionals are currently executing on digital transformation plans. This is well ahead of 69% […]
CHEP, the leading FMCG and retail end-to-end supply chain specialist, has introduced small Bluetooth sensors to its quarter pallets in the UK, which are used as promotional displays by manufacturers and retailers. It follows the success of the technology in Germany where manufacturers have experienced significant upturns in new customers and voucher conversion rates linked […]
Ideal Boilers has announced the latest update to its Touch Connect smart boiler thermostat, enabling it to automatically respond to its user’s location. Controlled remotely by the Ideal Touch app, householders using the new geolocation functionality can set a ‘home boundary’ and an ‘away boundary’ at chosen distances from their address. When their mobile device […]
Hyundai has developed a smartphone-based digital key that can be used to unlock and start a car without a physical key or FOB. The feature will be built into new Hyundai and Kia vehicles starting later in 2019. The digital key app can be downloaded to a smartphone, and near-field communication (NFC) technology detects the […]
Pinterest is introducing new tools and features to help Pinners find the best products and services for their unique tastes and preferences. Pinterest has built solutions to help advertisers put their products in front of people who are on a path to purchase across Pinterest. With Catalogs, businesses can automatically create Product Pins featuring up […]
Cheetah Games announced the global release of its music arcade mobile game Rolling Sky 2, the sequel title to Rolling Sky which has had over 400 million downloads worldwide since its launch in 2016. The game is now available on iOS for free. With fascinating graphics and original soundtracks, players can experience striking visual and audio […]
Out There Media (OTM), a global leader in mobile advertising and data monetisation, continues its expansion in Africa and the Middle East, by being awarded the tender to build a digital advertising super hub for MTN Group. MTN Group operates in 21 countries throughout the continent and will make use of OTM’s award-winning mobile advertising […]
KFC Middle East offers an alternative variation of ‘live-feed,’ by launching a drive-thru that sits within social media threads, where users can order food at a cluck of a button. When the weather’s off or you’re feeling particularly lethargic, the thought of venturing outside to answer your KFC cravings can feel like a bit of a […]