Advertising accounts for only around 1% of Amazon’s annual revenues but that is set to change thanks to a combination of its unrivalled shopping data, new ad tech tools and its lead in voice technology as well as changing consumer behaviour. Advertising accounts for only around 1% of Amazon’s annual revenues but that is set... >>>
Facebook wants content creators to earn money, but not at the expense of the family friendly social network it’s built, or the integrity of its advertising clients. So today Facebook established formal rules for what kinds of content can’t be monetized with Branded Content, Instant Articles, and mid-roll video Ad Breaks. These include depictions of... >>>
Samsung and Apple’s top phones look great, but both missed opportunities to wow. Samsung and Apple’s top phones look great, but both missed opportunities to... >>>
President Trump on Wednesday blocked a China-backed investor from buying an American semiconductor maker over national security concerns, a rare move that could signal more aggressive scrutiny of China’s deal-making ambitions. President Trump on Wednesday blocked a China-backed investor from buying an American semiconductor maker over national security concerns, a rare move that could signal... >>>
For over a third of the US buying population, aged 18-80, their choice of brand will depend on broader questions around a company’s corporate values, according to new figures. For over a third of the US buying population, aged 18-80, their choice of brand will depend on broader questions around a company’s corporate values, according... >>>
iTunes for PC and Mac is putting the emphasis back on being an app for music. It’s no longer a place for you to get iOS apps, but it’s still got movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and podcasts. Today, Apple quietly released iTunes version 12.7 for both Windows and macOS, and the most immediate change is... >>>
Earlier on Tuesday, at different conferences around New York, JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon took aim at bitcoin, calling the cryptocurrency “a fraud” and “worse than tulip bulbs.” Earlier on Tuesday, at different conferences around New York, JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon took aim at bitcoin, calling the cryptocurrency “a fraud” and “worse... >>>
Last week’s European Commission position paper on the use and protection of personal data gathered in the UK prior to withdrawal coincided with new research which warned of “serious and unintended consequences for the EU economy” if the collection and use of data in digital advertising is restricted. Last week’s European Commission position paper on... >>>
Samsung Electronics is targeting a 2018 launch for a foldable phone in the Galaxy Note series, the firm’s mobile boss says, but it will rollout only when ready. Samsung Electronics is targeting a 2018 launch for a foldable phone in the Galaxy Note series, the firm’s mobile boss says, but it will rollout only when... >>>
Amazon—the world’s largest online retailer and fourth largest company as measured by market capitalization—is soliciting North American regions in a competitive selection process for a second corporate headquarters, or HQ2. Amazon—the world’s largest online retailer and fourth largest company as measured by market capitalization—is soliciting North American regions in a competitive selection process for a... >>>
Equifax’s security failure affected 143 million US consumers, or 44 percent of the US population. To add insult to injury, Equifax waited over a month before revealing the security breach it had suffered. If you’re one of the millions affected by the breach, a chatbot can now help you sue Equifax in small claims court,... >>>
Ads that prevent consumers from viewing the content they want have surfaced as among the three most annoying mobile ad formats, according to new research. Ads that prevent consumers from viewing the content they want have surfaced as among the three most annoying mobile ad formats, according to new... >>>
Last week, we got a peek at the interior of Apple Park’s Steve Jobs Theater, albeit one covered in plastic and under construction. Now, Bloomberg’s resident Apple reporter says he has more details about exactly how things will work under the structure’s giant silver roof. Last week, we got a peek at the interior of... >>>
Amazon, bursting out of its Seattle headquarters, is hunting for a second home. Must haves: A prime location, close to transit, with plenty of space to grow. Amazon, bursting out of its Seattle headquarters, is hunting for a second home. Must haves: A prime location, close to transit, with plenty of space to... >>>
Equifax said its systems were struck by a cyberattack that may have affected about 143 million U.S. customers of the credit reporting agency, shedding light on one of the largest and most intrusive breaches in history. Equifax said its systems were struck by a cyberattack that may have affected about 143 million U.S. customers of... >>>
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that it has become the first airline in the world to sign up to the WhatsApp Business platform. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that it has become the first airline in the world to sign up to the WhatsApp Business... >>>
Facebook has apparently found a new approach to giving its Stories feature a much-needed shot in the arm: soon you’ll be able to just double-post your Instagram stories to Facebook directly from the Instagram app. As Mashable reports, some Instagram users are already seeing an option to simultaneously share their image or video story to... >>>
Thousands of self-driving cars are now that much closer to hitting the streets after House lawmakers approved a bill Wednesday to expand companies’ ability to test the next-generation technology. It’s a major step forward for tech companies, Detroit manufacturers and urban planners who believe automated cars will transform the economy. Here’s what you need to... >>>