NME goes online only amid ‘tough’ print ad market
Iconic UK music magazine NME is going to print the final edition of its weekly music magazine on Friday, its publisher has announced.
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US Facebook use declines for the first time
The percentage of the US population over 12 Americans aged 12 and older using Facebook has dropped 5 percentage points to 62% this year, marking the first decline in a decade, according to new research.
Do start-ups have a gender bias problem? Study finds female entrepreneurs ‘held back’
Almost half of startups believe there is a gender bias problem, with 4 in 10 female founders frequently encountering discrimination while running their startup, according to new study.
Top tips: Building a more collaborative and flexible workplace to meet the needs of the always-on customer
Demand for remote and flexible working has risen dramatically over the last few years. Nick Nonini, Managing Director EMEA at Verint Systems, looks at how businesses are empowering their workforce to meet the demands of the always on customer.
Global internet trends: access grew by 8.3% in past year
The average percentage of households connected to the internet grew to 48.6% from 44.9%, marking an 8.3% improvement worldwide, according to new research.
Getting too personal? Consumers shun brands that celebrate their birthday or address them by name
Consumers actually do not respond to personalised marketing collateral, as previously thought, unless the communication contains tailored promotions, according to new research.
The rise of esports: 380m watching this year
Esports revenue is forecast to exceed $1.65bn by 2021 worldwide, according to new research.
Fast broadband a priority for many UK home buyers
Access to fast broadband and a good mobile signal is now a major sticking point for most home buyers, according to new research.
17 million Brits ready to pay with wearable devices
One quarter (26%) of British shoppers expect to start using “tap and go” contactless payments with a smartwatch, bracelet, keyring or other forms of wearable payments, according to new research.
Huawei unveils first AI-powered smartphone to drive a car
Mobile maker Huawei has become the first mobile device manufacturer in the world to use an AI-powered smartphone to drive a car.