Burger King test free home delivery in the UK
Burger King is trialing a UK delivery service for the first time, although initially only in a limited number of postcodes.
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Facebook debuts ‘Place Tips’ with local ads
Facebook has started highlighting local sights and restaurant tips based on a user’s location, as the social network takes on apps like FourSquare and Yelp.
Micromax overtakes Samsung in India smartphone sales
Samsung has been overtaken as the largest seller of smartphones in India by local budget brand Micromax for the first time, according to new research.
Uber delivers ‘puppies on demand’ in Super Bowl promo
Uber is delivering on-demand puppies across 10 cities in the US, as part of the taxi apps new Super Bowl promotion.
Top tips: Big Data in a mobile world- Shop floor decision making
Retailers are embracing big data, yet there is limited connection between these innovative ideas and the real time experience in each store. Despite clear changes in behaviour and attitudes, the retailer is still second guessing the customer’s expectations. Matthew Napleton, Marketing Director at Zizo. Explains why retailers need to get real-time data onto the shop … [Read more…]
Uber vows 50,000 jobs in Europe
Online taxi-sharing firm Uber has promised to create 50,000 extra jobs in Europe as part of a new expansion drive.
M&S online delivery fiasco hits Christmas sales
Marks and Spencer has revealed a sharp drop in clothing, gifts and homewear sales over Christmas, as it held back on discounting and suffered online delivery woes.
Top social TV trends in the US: World Cup and Zombies get most buzz
From someone kind of getting devoured by an anaconda to the U.S. Men’s World Cup soccer squad trying to make a go of it to, well, zombies, there’s no shortage of Twitter activity during programs—and even in the days after.
Video viral of the week: Fisher-Price welcomes new year babies with YouTube campaign
Fisher-Price started the new year documenting the births of the first babies of 2015, getting more than 2 million views since its release on New Year’s Day. See why its our video viral of the week below…
Odd news: The weirdest digital stories of 2014
From a dog translation kit to a comedy club charging per laugh, technology took us in some strange directions during 2014. In this brave new world of toilet renting apps, hacked smart fridges and emailed NASA wrenches, we celebrate the weirdest news of the year.