UK tech sector “more diverse than Silicon Valley”
The UK Tech industry is more ethnically diverse than Silicon Valley and has greater female representation, according to new research.
Author: Robin Langford
Taylor Swift bites Apple: U-turn on music royalties
In a rare moment of contrition, Apple has bowed to concerns raised by musician Taylor Swift and will pay royalties to artists during a three-month free trial period for its new music streaming service.
Heinz QR codes accidentally link to ‘saucy’ porn site
In a stark warning to brands with too many untracked website domains, Heinz has been embarrassed after a QR code on bottles of Ketchup now links to a hardcore porn site.
Google debuts high-def Nest security camera
Google’s smart device firm Nest has launched a camera that senses movement in a user’s home and alerts them via a smartphone app.
Ad-free social network Ello finally opens to public with iPhone app
Ad free social network Ello is finally opening up to the public, swapping its invite-only membership for a public iPhone app.
First ‘Studio’ school prepares students for digital future
Digital agency Amaze has partnered with a new type of creative school in Manchester, aimed at preparing 14-19 year olds for the modern digital workplace.
The rise of fake reviews: £23bn a year influenced by online opinions
Businesses are paying people to write positive online reviews and endorsements, with £23bn a year of UK consumer spending influenced by online reviews, according to a new report.
Google ‘Mobilegeddon’ 2 months on: How did brands fare?
When Google released its Mobile-friendly update on April 21st 2015, many experts believed it would have a dramatic impact. Websites that we’re not deemed ‘mobile-friendly’ were penalised in the search results rankings on mobiles. But nearly two months on, how have the changes affected sites that are not optimised for smartphones and tablets? New research … [Read more…]
Unilever plans ecommerce boost in China with Tencent’s JD.com
Unilever has struck a deal with JD Worldwide, a cross-border e-commerce platform linked with Chinese web giant Tencent, as the FMCG conglomerate looks to expand its online presence in the Asia Pacific region.
Online shoppers ‘least hesitant to buy diet products’
Consumers are less likely to abandon their shopping cart when purchasing diet products than any other product in the retail sector, says research from ecommerce platform Ve.