Nestlé, the Swiss food giant that helps bring the world Stouffer’s frozen dinners, Kit Kat candy bars and even L’Oréal hair coloring, is feeling pressure to change its corporate recipe. Nestlé, the Swiss food giant that helps bring the world Stouffer’s frozen dinners, Kit Kat candy bars and even L’Oréal hair coloring, is feeling pressure... >>>
Seven out of 10 consumers across eight developed markets believe that virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will become mainstream in six key areas – media, education, work, social interaction, tourism and retail. Seven out of 10 consumers across eight developed markets believe that virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will become mainstream... >>>
The PC is Windows’ stronghold, and, despite predictions of its demise, the PC seems to be holding its own, thanks in part to some nice hardware designs coming out of Microsoft recently. The PC is Windows’ stronghold, and, despite predictions of its demise, the PC seems to be holding its own, thanks in part to... >>>
Shattered by recall costs and lawsuits, Japanese air bag maker Takata Corp. filed Monday for bankruptcy protection in Tokyo and the U.S., saying it was the only way it could keep on supplying replacements for faulty air bag inflators linked to the deaths of at least 16 people. Shattered by recall costs and lawsuits, Japanese... >>>
Even if you’ve never strapped on a virtual reality headset, if you’re a heavy YouTube user, you’ve probably stumbled upon a 360 video on the site and thought: This looks interesting, but very weird and hard to watch in my browser. Even if you’ve never strapped on a virtual reality headset, if you’re a heavy... >>>
The UK advertising market is expected to record its eighth successive year of growth this year, taking total spend to £18.1bn, but it will see growth of 4.1% rather than the 7% that GroupM originally forecast in November 2016. The UK advertising market is expected to record its eighth successive year of growth this year,... >>>
Almost half of smartphone users around the world use their device’s voice technology at least once a month while around one third do so on a weekly basis, according to a new study. Almost half of smartphone users around the world use their device’s voice technology at least once a month while around one third... >>>
U.S. motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson (HOG.N) is lining up a takeover bid for Italian rival Ducati, potentially bringing together two of the most famous names in motorcycling in a deal that could be worth up to 1.5 billion euros ($1.67 billion), sources told Reuters. U.S. motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson (HOG.N) is lining up a takeover bid for... >>>
Amazon and Nike have partnered to help the apparel maker sell its shoes on the e-commerce giant’s website as a way to curb counterfeiting, according to Bloomberg. The deal is a big win for both companies. It gives Nike a better grip over regulating the sale of knockoffs from third-party sellers and official products bought... >>>
As Travis Kalanick was in Chicago interviewing a candidate to be his deputy at Uber Technologies Inc., two investors were on a plane to deliver the news that they wanted the chief executive officer gone. As Travis Kalanick was in Chicago interviewing a candidate to be his deputy at Uber Technologies Inc., two investors were... >>>
Apple dedicated a significant portion of its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to ambitious new plans to bring VR to your Mac, and AR to your iPad and iPhone. Apple dedicated a significant portion of its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to ambitious new plans to bring VR to your Mac, and AR to your iPad and... >>>
Mulling a career change? Finding job opportunities is about to get a lot easier, thanks to Google. Mulling a career change? Finding job opportunities is about to get a lot easier, thanks to... >>>
Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Tuesday it will move some production of its Focus small car to China and import the vehicles to the United States in a long-term bet on low oil prices and stable U.S.-China trade relations despite recent tensions. Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Tuesday it will move some production... >>>
Most audience behaviours in most media can be captured and reported but economic and political factors frequently hamper the adoption of more accurate measurement methods, an industry figure has argued. Most audience behaviours in most media can be captured and reported but economic and political factors frequently hamper the adoption of more accurate measurement methods,... >>>
One of the biggest limitations of current virtual reality technology — whether you’re talking about Samsung’s mobile Gear VR or a full home system like the Oculus Rift — is resolution. And progress toward solving this problem is slow, because companies making VR headsets are at the mercy of advances in display technology. One of... >>>
Snap signed a $100 million deal with Time Warner on Monday to create as many as 10 original shows for its disappearing-message app. Snap signed a $100 million deal with Time Warner on Monday to create as many as 10 original shows for its disappearing-message... >>>
Boeing (BA.N) unveiled a new version of its bestselling 737 aircraft on Monday, injecting life into a faltering civil aviation market as French President Emmanuel Macron flew in to open the world’s biggest air show in Paris. Boeing (BA.N) unveiled a new version of its bestselling 737 aircraft on Monday, injecting life into a faltering... >>>
McDonald’s has sponsored the Olympic Games for more than 40 years, but now the global restaurant chain is ending its association with the International Olympic Committee’s TOP partnership with immediate effect. McDonald’s has sponsored the Olympic Games for more than 40 years, but now the global restaurant chain is ending its association with the International... >>>