German telco Deutsche Telekom has won 41,000 new customers for its domestic IPTV platform Entertain in Q2 2016, increasing the total subscriber number to 2.78 million. German telco Deutsche Telekom has won 41,000 new customers for its domestic IPTV platform Entertain in Q2 2016, increasing the total subscriber number to 2.78... >>>
Samsung has been the standout sponsor at the Rio Olympics so far as other including McDonald’s and P&G struggle to create the same level of engagement. Samsung has been the standout sponsor at the Rio Olympics so far as other including McDonald’s and P&G struggle to create the same level of... >>>
There will be 5.1m active apps available on the iOS App Store by the end of 2020, up 73 per cent on 2016’s number. There will be 5.1m active apps available on the iOS App Store by the end of 2020, up 73 per cent on 2016’s... >>>
Facebook can now give you a ‘guided tour’ of 360-degree videos Facebook can now give you a ‘guided tour’ of 360-degree... >>>
Bank’s post-Brexit strategy hits snag as gilt buyback falls short Bank’s post-Brexit strategy hits snag as gilt buyback falls... >>>
NBC has come in for scathing criticism on social media about its ad-laden coverage of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, but the US broadcast network has argued that viewing habits have changed. NBC has come in for scathing criticism on social media about its ad-laden coverage of the opening... >>>
The Tesla Model 3 electric car, which its maker says will launch late next year with 200 miles of range and a $35,000 price, has caused a few shock waves across the car industry. The Tesla Model 3 electric car, which its maker says will launch late next year with 200 miles of range and... >>>
News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, HarperCollins and Realtor.com, said Monday it swung back to profitability in the fiscal fourth quarter after revenue gains in digital real estate services and book publishing helped offset a decline in print advertising sales. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, HarperCollins and Realtor.com, said Monday... >>>
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. signed a $3.3 billion deal to buy web retailer Jet.com Inc., bringing in some outside help to jump-start growth at the retail giant’s e-commerce operations. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. signed a $3.3 billion deal to buy web retailer Jet.com Inc., bringing in some outside help to jump-start growth at the retail giant’s e-commerce... >>>
Marketers need to distinguish between the analytical task that is brand strategy and the more creative approach that brand positioning demands, according to an industry figure. Marketers need to distinguish between the analytical task that is brand strategy and the more creative approach that brand positioning demands, according to an industry... >>>
Microsoft has reduced the I-changed-my-mind period in Windows 10 by two-thirds, cutting it from 30 days to 10, the company confirmed. Microsoft has reduced the I-changed-my-mind period in Windows 10 by two-thirds, cutting it from 30 days to 10, the company... >>>
Apple has acquired Seattle-based machine learning and artificial intelligence startup Turi for around $200 million, Geekwire first reported, as it looks to battle Google, Amazon, and Facebook in the AI space. Apple has acquired Seattle-based machine learning and artificial intelligence startup Turi for around $200 million, Geekwire first reported, as it looks to battle Google,... >>>
Back in March, I suggested that Uber was poorly positioned to capitalize on China’s ride-hailing market. Uber was losing $1 billion a year in China and battling a profitable and well-connected local competitor in Didi Chuxing (formerly Didi Kuaidi) for market share. Therefore, I was unsurprised to learn last Monday that after two years and... >>>
Lego, the Danish toymaker, sees virtual reality as playing a central role in the “retailtainment” strategy it is rolling out across Asia around its Nexo Knights property. Lego, the Danish toymaker, sees virtual reality as playing a central role in the “retailtainment” strategy it is rolling out across Asia around its Nexo Knights... >>>
An Apple security chief unexpectedly announced the company will pay for vulnerabilities found in certain aspects of iOS and iCloud. The program is invitation only, and payouts will be based on severity and category. The top fees across five areas range from $25,000 to $200,000, but could be much lower. The announcement came during a... >>>
LinkedIn has likely ended with a bang its run as an independent company built upon a network of professionals, clearly beating out what Wall Street sought. LinkedIn has likely ended with a bang its run as an independent company built upon a network of professionals, clearly beating out what Wall Street... >>>