The summer football transfer saga that eventually saw Paul Pogba move from Juventus to Manchester United for a world-record fee provided a unique activation opportunity for Adidas. The summer football transfer saga that eventually saw Paul Pogba move from Juventus to Manchester United for a world-record fee provided a unique activation opportunity for... >>>
The European Court of Justice has ruled in favour of Playboy in a long-running case over hyperlinks to copyrighted content. The European Court of Justice has ruled in favour of Playboy in a long-running case over hyperlinks to copyrighted... >>>
Google’s first business exploded because Google was indispensable: Advertisers had to spend on search. Google wants its next big business, enterprise services, to be just as all-encompassing and unavoidable. That’s the primary motivation behind its move, announced this morning, to acquire Apigee, a company that went public last year, for $625 million. Google’s first business... >>>
For much of this year, Airbnb has been under fire over the ease with which its hosts can reject potential renters based on race, age, gender or other factors. For much of this year, Airbnb has been under fire over the ease with which its hosts can reject potential renters based on race, age, gender... >>>
American consumers spend more time with television than all other ad-supported media platforms combined, according to a new study which also highlights the trusted role of local broadcasters in news reporting. American consumers spend more time with television than all other ad-supported media platforms combined, according to a new study which also highlights the trusted... >>>
AT&T is pushing hard to get you streaming DirecTV on your smartphone. An update to the DirecTV iOS and Android apps mean you can now stream many more of the TV channels you can get at home. In The Verge‘s testing, the only big exceptions were 4K content, adult channels and pay-per-view. Oh, and you... >>>
On September 16th, Niantic will finally release the Pokémon Go Plus — a $35 accessory, promised since the game’s launch in July, that will make it much easier to catch Pokémon even when your phone is in your pocket. On September 16th, Niantic will finally release the Pokémon Go Plus — a $35 accessory, promised since the game’s launch in... >>>
Hewlett Packard Enterprise will spin off and merge what it considers its non-core software assets with U.K.-based enterprise software firm Micro Focus in a deal worth $8.8 billion, the company said Wednesday. Hewlett Packard Enterprise will spin off and merge what it considers its non-core software assets with U.K.-based enterprise software firm Micro Focus in... >>>
Instagram users interested in fashion are not only more active on the platform than other users, they are also highly likely to make a purchase as result of something they have seen there. Instagram users interested in fashion are not only more active on the platform than other users, they are also highly likely to... >>>
Another of the world’s grand tech exhibitions is now in the books, with Berlin hosting what might have been its most varied and intriguing IFA in years. Like other shows, this one had its oddities, such as LG’s fridge running Windows 10, but what stood out to me was the practicality and immediate emotional appeal... >>>
Amazon might be in competition with companies like Netflix and HBO when it comes to digital video, but it also sells hardware, so the companies end up cooperating a fair amount of the time. That willingness to work together is paying off for customers, as Amazon on Tuesday rolled out updates to its Fire TV and... >>>
This is the ultimate guide to how Facebook chooses what to show in your News Feed, and how you can get your content seen by more people. This is the ultimate guide to how Facebook chooses what to show in your News Feed, and how you can get your content seen by more... >>>
The emissions scandal that has caused damage to Volkswagen’s reputation has taken another turn, after the European Commission (EC) found it had broken consumer laws in 20 EU countries. The emissions scandal that has caused damage to Volkswagen’s reputation has taken another turn, after the European Commission (EC) found it had broken consumer laws in... >>>
The news just keeps getting worse for Samsung, and owners of its latest flagship, the Galaxy Note 7. You already know about the Note 7′s global recall due to some devices bursting into flames, but the number of potentially affected devices, which Samsung have claimed was less than 0.01%, may actually be a bit higher.... >>>
Telefónica SA is laying the groundwork for a potential initial public offering of its British mobile operator O2, and is also planning to float a minority stake of its Telxius infrastructure unit, in a bid by the Spanish telecommunications giant to raise funds to whittle down its debt. Telefónica SA is laying the groundwork for... >>>
Bayer AG raised its offer to buy Monsanto Co. and create a new global leader in seeds and pesticides, though the German firm said the higher price depended on achieving a “negotiated transaction.” Bayer AG raised its offer to buy Monsanto Co. and create a new global leader in seeds and pesticides, though the German... >>>
Generations of youngsters have grown up watching ads aired during children’s TV shows, but new research suggests that streaming services like Netflix are actually cutting the number of ads children are exposed to. Generations of youngsters have grown up watching ads aired during children’s TV shows, but new research suggests that streaming services like Netflix... >>>
In the Windows 10 era, as Microsoft’s licensing revenue drops, the company’s finding creative ways to squeeze extra money out of customers, especially businesses. In the Windows 10 era, as Microsoft’s licensing revenue drops, the company’s finding creative ways to squeeze extra money out of customers, especially... >>>