While the trend in homes is to increasingly spend more time talking to virtual assistant Alexa, a recent report suggests that we reach for our smartphones within 15 minutes of waking up and our phones will likely remain with us throughout the day long after we have said goodnight, Alexa. Various developments in mobile technology […]
Toyota, along with creative agency Saatchi & Saatchi Los Angeles, launched the latest campaign for the Rav4 combining a creative programmatic strategy and artificial intelligence. The new campaign is digital and will live on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and interactive banner ads. As Rav4’s demographic is made up of some of the most adventurous explorers in […]
The UK’s retail market could be boosted by as much as £1bn a year, if consumers were given access to visualisation technology that allowed them to virtually place products in their own homes before committing to costly purchases, research has found. Virtual and augmented reality platforms are widely tipped to be the standout technologies of […]
imageSurge Inc., a pioneer in the development of Intelligent Brick-and-Mortar Storefront solutions and NRF’ Digital Commerce Start-Up of the Year 2016 Finalist, announced the launch of its iShopWindow brick-and-mortar mobile commerce platform. Based on imageSurge’s “through glass” touch-interactive technology, the iShopWindow brings unprecedented capabilities to the street-side foot traffic consumer while delivering a direct mobile […]
In some cities a ride in a taxi can take some time and Malaysian cities like Kuala Lumpur are no exception. Where in places like London and New York, traditional taxis have long included screens in the vehicle, the increased use of services like Uber means these are a diminishing opportunity. Until now. Rodeo, a […]
Digital transformation — the switch from paper and plastic to instant smartphone access — presents major opportunities for retailers to increase profits via savvy execution of customer loyalty programs. That’s the key takeaway from expert analysts in a new eBook sponsored by CodeBroker, a developer of mobile marketing technologies for retailers. Available now as a […]
Malaysian sound tech firm VAV has secured $557,000 in funding to expand its audio-based mobile targeting platform. The startup uses inaudible sound waves to transmit digital content to smartphones, which it bills as a new way for businesses to engage consumers. For example, a broadcasting company can embed VAV’s inaudible audio signal into their program […]
Geico, the second largest auto insurer in the US, has introduced a virtual AI assistant to its mobile app that aims to help the company’s policyholders with all their insurance needs. The virtual assistant, called Kate, will help its customers navigate the Geico Mobile app through voice commands and ‘will respond with quick, personalised answers […]
Digital Element, the leading IP geolocation technology provider, announced that specialist mobile advertising agency and affiliate network, Linkadia, has chosen its NetAcuity IP geolocation solution. The technology will allow Linkadia to boost its performance for mobile advertising targeting and maximise results for its clients. Linkadia offers a 360-degree solution to its customers, providing user acquisition, […]
L’Oréal-owned Kérastase has partnered with Nokia’s digital health firm, Withings, to create a smart hairbrush. The brush features sensors that score the quality of hair and monitor the effects of different hair care routines. The brush is accompanied by a mobile app to provide additional insights. The brush, made in collaboration with L’Oréal’s research and […]