Google Now adds bill payment reminders
Google Now has added a new type of info card that will provide billing reminders, based on details from user’s emails, according to a news report.
Google Glass finally goes on sale in US (but still as a test edition)
Google Glass is now on sale to anyone in the US for the price of £1,500, as the next phase of the ‘Explorer Program’ goes to the public.
Top 4 tips: Managing negative reviews online
Customer compalians on public social networks, blogs forums or brands pages can be devastating for brands. Richard Harrison, UK Managing Director of Reputation.com offers four key tips on managing negative reviews online.
French Orange customer hit by hack attack
Hackers have stolen the personal data of 1.3 million customers from the French branch of mobile network operator and internet service provider Orange.
Top tips: The brawn identity- Protecting against defamation online while boosting brand identity
The Defamation Act is a new UK libel law that is aimed at giving better protection to people expressing their opinions online and came into force in January 2014. The Act requires claimants to show that they have suffered ‘serious harm’ before suing. The legislation is good news for online businesses, making it harder for … [Read more…]
Top digital communication tips: Message in a bottleneck
Despite rapid technological advances, many modern businesses still rely upon dated, inefficient and flawed communications methodologies which can undermine disaster recovery and, in the worst instances, lead to costly operational paralysis. Peter Tanner, CEO, Boomerang looks into how ‘threading technology’ can help open up transparent dialogue between employees and end users, and can significantly enhance … [Read more…]
Most Brits shop online each week
60% of UK consumers shop online every week, with over half preferring to complete purchases while in bed via laptop or tablet, according to a new poll.
Privacy poll: Banks ‘most trusted’ to protect data
People are more likely to trust banks to protect their data than politicians, security agencies, mobile phone companies or online and social media providers, according to the findings of a new poll.
Google admits emails are scanned for ad targeting
Google has updated its terms of service, explaining to users that their incoming and outgoing emails are automatically analysed by software to create targeted ads.
Online ad revenue overtakes TV for first time in US
US online ad revenues hit a record $42.8bn in 2013 billion, exceeding broadcast TV advertising ($40.1bn) for the first time, according to new data from the IAB.