Everything Everywhere hit by £249m loss
UK 4G provider Everything Everywhere has reported a pre-tax loss of £249m, as the mobile operator was hit by slow end of year sales and regulatory cuts.
Japan
New ‘privacy visor’ blocks facial recognition software
Scientists in Japan have developed a pair of glasses that block facial recognition software found in CCTV camaras.
Jack Ma steps down from Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba
Jack Ma, founder of China’s Alibaba.com, is stepping down as chief executive but will remain chairman.
Apple 'halves orders for iPhone 5 components'
Apple has halved orders for iPhone 5 components, suggesting sales have not been as strong as expected, according to reports.
Apple ‘halves orders for iPhone 5 components’
Apple has halved orders for iPhone 5 components, suggesting sales have not been as strong as expected, according to reports.
Internet of things: 3 factors that will ‘transform our lives’
Self-driving cars, app-controlled thermostats and fridges that order food are some real examples of ‘The Internet of Things- a world of interconnected devices beyond computers and smartphones that could change the way we live dramatically. In a recent article, Olaf Swantee, CEO at EE, looked at what to expect of the Internet’s next big frontier….
Right to reply: Customer service, not price, is best way to beat competition
New research from Oracle reports that 40% of shoppers would spend more if offered a better customer experience, rising to 81% of consumers in Western Europe and increasing even more in the UK to 90%. Adam Stewart, Director of Marketing at Rakuten’s Play.com, looks at why the online channel shouldn’t be treated as a ‘vending … [Read more…]
ASICS appoints Amaze, neoworks & hybris for global eCommerce tool
ASICS has appointed a consortium, led by full service marketing and technology company, Amaze, to deliver a global eCommerce solution following a competitive multi party pitch.
ASICS appoints Amaze, neoworks & hybris for global eCommerce tool
ASICS has appointed a consortium, led by full service marketing and technology company, Amaze, to deliver a global eCommerce solution following a competitive multi party pitch.
Social gaming: Facebook and Zynga end advertising pact
Facebook and Zynga are to end their close advertising partnership, in a move that will mean players on Farmville will no longer be able to share their social gaming progress with friends on the social network.