Snapchat lays off 100 engineers- report
Snapchat is reportedly planning to lay off nearly 100 engineers within a week, according to a news report.
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Man’s Not Bot: Big Shaq teams with Trainline in voice assistant campaign
The Trainline has launched a new digital campaign featuring the world’s first voicebot rap duet to celebrate Trainline’s voice app, built for the Google Assistant.
Top five retail technology trends for 2018: next-gen engagement, flexible checkouts and reimagined AI
Manhattan Associates predicts five key technology trends will influence the UK retail environment and business strategies in 2018.
Utilities firms switching on to IoT, AI and wearables
The majority (7-in-10) of utilities leaders believe technology is key to helping Britain overcome the socioeconomic issues it faces today, according to new research.
Top tips: Building a more collaborative and flexible workplace to meet the needs of the always-on customer
Demand for remote and flexible working has risen dramatically over the last few years. Nick Nonini, Managing Director EMEA at Verint Systems, looks at how businesses are empowering their workforce to meet the demands of the always on customer.
Omnichannel retail trends: On-pack promotion still drives loyalty
On-pack promotion drives loyalty even in the digital age according consumer research into the UK’s shopping habits.
17 million Brits ready to pay with wearable devices
One quarter (26%) of British shoppers expect to start using “tap and go” contactless payments with a smartwatch, bracelet, keyring or other forms of wearable payments, according to new research.
Huawei unveils first AI-powered smartphone to drive a car
Mobile maker Huawei has become the first mobile device manufacturer in the world to use an AI-powered smartphone to drive a car.
How can AI empower the retail workforce?
AI has been identified as a threat to the warehouse and logistics industry, but what about retail workers? A new report from Blue Yonder looks at how AI could support rather than replace human retail workers.
Less connected businesses could be missing out on $500m in revenue
Poor data integration is leading to missed revenue opportunities for unknowing businesses, according to new research.