Foursquare adds Uber-ordering button
Foursquare users can now tap an in-application button to order up an Uber ride, through a partnership with a deep-linking tech company called Button.
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Right to reply: Why retailers need to be more than just mobile-friendly
FACT-Finder’s Kevin Sparks reveals seven ways retailers can mobile-optimise their websites to boost high-street visits and sales.
Microsoft plans Windows 10 global launch on July 29
Microsoft has confirmed the launch date of Windows 10 aiming to unify its operating sytem, while bringing back the Start menu alongside new facial and fingerprint recognition technologies for easy sign in.
Top 20 UK sites: Google and Facebook lead
Google, Facebook and BBC sites where most popular in the UK during April 2015, according to new research from comScore.
Advertisers ‘opting for multiple device video campaigns’
UK advertisers are increasingly planning their video strategies holistically, with 84% of all UK campaigns in Q1 2015 conducted across more than one device, according to new research.
Intel buys Internet of Things firm Altera for $16.7bn
Intel has bought Altera for $16.7bn in cash after months of negotiation, as the electronics giant looks to expand further into the internet of things sector.
Google I/O highlights: Smarter Google Now; unlimited photo storage and Android M revealed
Google’s annual I/O conference attracted 10,000 attendees with 2 million others watching on livestream television. As the web giant grows ever-more influential, we look back at some of the highlights from this year’s event, including Android M, Google Now on tap, mobile payments and the fate of Google Plus…
The rise of ‘Citizen Editors’: Social media and mobile put people in control of news
People have adapted to the 24/7, immersive media environment by developing editorial controls and filters, with 56 per cent of people saying they don’t feel bombarded by content or messaging, according to a new survey.
The new app economy: Small business mobile apps ‘could double in a year’
Fifteen percent of small businesses have a mobile app, and another 18 percent are considering developing one in 2015 or later, according to a new survey.
Mobile advertising revenue driven by increase in smartphone display
Mobile digital publisher revenues have been driven by a 114% growth in smartphone display revenue over the last year, according to new data.