Web-connected cars ‘to become the norm’
An internet-connected car could become the norm, with features including speech recognition, and internet connection with Wi-Fi and 3G, according to a new industry survey.
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PayPal sees six fold increase in mobile payments over holiday period
PayPal has received a six-fold mobile payment increases for smartphones and tablets for both Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the US.
Toyota’s new concept car: A ‘smartphone on wheels’
Toyota has unveiled its latest concept car, designed to be as interconnected and customisable as smartphones.
Google-Motorola deal waits on EC approval in January
The European Commission said it expects to rule on Google’s planned $12.5bn acquisition of Motorola Mobility by January 10 after the search giant submitted an application for regulatory clearance.
Vouchers influence Brits to buy from unfamiliar brands – study
Over half of consumers (56%) would buy from an unfamiliar brand if offered the right deal at the right time, while 41% have bought purchased something online they would never previously thought of buying, because of a voucher or offer, according to new research.
Google gets serious about mobile payments: Merges Checkout into Google Wallet
Google is to merge its Checkout retail payment platform with Google Wallet ahead of the Christmas shopping season.
Android now powers 50% of smartphones globally
Android is now running on 52.5% of all smartphones sold acfross the globe, according to a new study from the Gartner research firm.
Global mobile traffic ‘to grow 10 fold by 2016’
Global mobile traffic will grow 10 fold between 2011 and 2016, driven by video, according to new research.
White paper: Mobile commerce
Mobile commerce has grown rapidly in recent years, with smartphones and tablets dramatically chanign the way consumers shop. This White paper looks at the current and emerging trends from M-Commerce.
eBay opens first high street store in UK
eBay is to open its first bricks and mortar store in the UK, as the online marketplace looks to expand its reach ahead of the Christmas season.