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Who’s tracking you? New tool shows what popular sites know about users

April 11, 2019

Tinder continues to track your location when the app is not in use, while Facebook and Instagram not only track your location but also save your home address and most commonly visited locations, according to a new study.

Top 20 ‘Superbrands’: Amazon gaining most relevance

April 8, 2019

Amazon is the brand Brits consider to be gaining the most relevance compared to the past, beating 1,595 other brands in the Superbrands ‘Relevancy Index’. The online giant pipped German discount grocer Aldi to top spot while its peer Lidl placed sixth.

Most Americans think social media divides country more than it unites

April 8, 2019

A sizable majority of Americans say social media does more to divide the country than unite it, according to the latest NBC News and Wall Street Journal poll.

A third of the UK’s largest online retailers ignore customers during shipping

April 4, 2019

Over half of ecommerce platfiorms 'won't be fit for purpose next year'

Only four of the UK’s 100 largest online retailers provide customers with personalised information about the status of their orders, with 27% not communicating with shoppers at all during the delivery period.

Right to reply: Can Apple TV+ take Netflix’s crown?

March 26, 2019

This week saw Apple finally unveil its long awaiting Netflix rival. Maria Rua-Agueta at IHS Markit, looks at the state of the current market and how Apple TV + can stand out from the crowd.

Apple takes on Netflix and Amazon with blockbuster streaming service

March 26, 2019

Apple has unveiled its decade-long project to build a TV subscription service, called Apple TV +, that will rival the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Spotify accuses Apple of ‘stifling app competition’

March 19, 2019

Spotify has accused Apple of anti-competitive practices by charging a 30% “tax” , leading to an investigation by the European Union’s competition watchdog.

Driverless cars and trust: Consumers reveal top self-driving brands

March 14, 2019

Apple, Hyundai, Volvo and Tesla are the most trusted brands when it comes to driverless cars, according to new research.

Tech giants should ‘open up their customer data to others’ says UK Govt report

March 13, 2019

A new UK government report has found tech giants are stifling innovation and reducing choices for consumers, calling for an overhaul of the UK’s competition rules and the creation of a new regulator.

Top 5 benefits of a cashless society for small businesses

March 11, 2019

What will payments look like in the future? As cash makes way for mobile wallets and cards, a new study looks at the key benefits of being a cashless society.