Google CEO predicts end of physical computers in an “AI-first world”
Google’s vision of the future is one where physical computes are replaced by a smart assistant that follows you everywhere, according to its CEO.
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Getty Images Vs. Google: Legal battle over ‘image scraping’
Getty Images has formally complained to the European Commision’s antitrust officials about the multinational’s alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
Snapchat adds 3D video stickers
Snapchat has introduced 3D stickers which can be pinned to an object in a video, as the popular chat app continues to boost engagement with new features.
Microsoft’s next AI experiment: ‘CaptionBot’ identifies images
Microsoft has unleashed another AI experiment on the web, this time hoping for better results than its rogue Tay Twitter bot.
Facebook lets brands create AI chat bots
Facebook has launched a ‘bots store’, letting brands create their own robotic customer service reps that can interact with Whats App and Messenger users.
Top personalisation tips: 7 ways to be ultra-relevant
One to one communication really works – but make it ultra-relevant to the individual, that’s the advice from Tony Kemp, brains behind Hello Market, the leading online direct mail tool.
Persado gets $30m funding boost for AI-generated content
Marketing tech firm Persado has secured a $30mn Series C financing led by Goldman Sachs and previous investors include both Bain Capital Ventures, Start Vest partners and American Express.
Red Bull strikes content deal with Reuters
Reuters is extending the sports content it offers its Reuters Media Express customers after partnering with Red Bull Media House (RBMH) who will provide a curated selection of its best sports and lifestyle content.
Pope Francis joins Instagram
Pope Francis has continued his mission to spread the word of the Catholic Church online, this time joining social network Instragram.
No keywords needed: Shutterstock debuts ‘reverse image search’
Image and music content provider Shutterstock has launched a new visual search tool that doesn’t need keywords to find relevant images for clients.