Smartphone users in Australia were given a rude awakening on 13th January 2015, when a technical glitch meant the customers of mobile network Optus were woken up an hour earlier by their alarm apps. This case study looks at how the brand reacted to the social media backlash with offers of free coffee and food. … [Read more…]
The United Kingdom and the USA are to implemnent “war games” style cyber attacks on each other as part of a new joint defence against cyber criminals.
With mobile games proving big business, what exactly does it take to make it to some of the best game lists of the year? Ustwo, the developer behind indie smash hit Monument Valley, has provided a rare insight into the production costs, pricing strategies and sales breakdowns that helped the award winning puzzler become one … [Read more…]
With rising levels of data and growing pressure to deliver a more personalised service, companies are increasingly switching to the new ‘Chief Data Officer’ role. This new infographic looks at a guardian of data quality will be a crucial role in the coming 12 months.
In a surprise move, Google has stopped selling the prototype version of its Google Glass eyewear device ‘in its current form’, but said it still aims to sell smart glasses in the future.
Fox has embarked on its first virtual reality promotion for its latest film ‘Wild’ letting players experience the film with a Samsung Gear headset or similar device.
Tesco has become the first major UK retailer to launch a Google Glass shopping app.
Facebook is now restricting extreme and violent content in feeds by posting warnings and preventing minors from seeing certain videos.
Social (Facebook) ad spend increased 33% year-on-year (YoY) while click-through rate rose by a staggering 430% in the final quarter of 2014 according to the latest quarterly global data from Kenshoo.
Chat apps such as WhatsApp, Snapchat and iMessage could be blocked in the UK after Prime Minister David Cameron promised to ramp up internet surveillance powers to prevent terrorists from plotting attacks online.