What gamers really think: VR needs killer app and micropayment acceptance
Just 5% of gamers intend to purchase a VR headset this year, but many accept ‘pay to win’ micropayment models as the norm, according to a new report.
Doritos suffers social media backlash for ‘lady-friendly’ crisps
Doritos has announced plans for crisps specially designed for women… and suffered a social media backlash as a result.
Kia ‘takes over’ Waterloo Station with VR marketing campaign
Kia is showcasing the new Stinger car model at London Waterloo in one of the car maker’s largest marketing activations to date.
Amazon Go finally opens to public: A supermarket with no checkouts
Amazon has launched its first cashier-less grocery store, dubbed Amazon Go, after a year of tests.
Cryptocurrencies slump as Asia tightens regulations
Bitcoin’s price fell below $10,000 as a dramatic sell-off of all cryptocurrencies entered its second day, amid fears over tighter regulations in Asian markets.
YouTube axes projects with vlogger over ‘suicide forest’ video
YouTube has suspended projects with US internet star Logan Paul following his controversial video showing the body of a suicide victim.
Gumtree ramps up safety features for sellers and buyers
Gumtree has introduced major updates to the sites Help Centre, improving the way that customers access safety advice and messaging.
Facebook planning standalone AR messaging device ‘Portal’?
Facebook is rumoured to be launching an augmented reality video device this year, according to reports.
Irn-Bru recipe change sparks social media storm
Irn-Bru has been forced to respond to social media storm with week after it was revealed that the soft drink brand was changing its recipe, with the sugar content halved and artificial sweeteners added.
Golden Globes: What generated most social buzz at the TV awards? [INFOGRAPHIC]
After the 2017 harassment scandals rocked Hollywood, this year’s Golden Globes were under close scrutiny to see how the industry would respond. New data from 4C Insights looks at social media engagement, and why hashtags #TimesUp and #WhyWeWearBlack became so popular.