As part of its ‘Consumer Trends for 2020’ report, Brandwatch has compared recent social media conversation with thousands of survey responses from around the world to find out which technologies consumers think will (more…)
While there is a lot to be said for the warm and tangible nature of printed hardcover books, the smartphone and tablet revolution means that many of us now do most of our reading not on paper, but on screens. This transition is celebrated today with ‘Read an eBook Day’.
Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction or educational material, eBooks give you a (more…)
In recent years, the widespread availability of internet connections and GPS data has already resulted in several changes to the way we drive our cars.
For some of us, it might be difficult to remember a time when navigating a journey meant taking along a huge map of the British Isles rather than keying a (more…)
After last month’s announcement regarding its intention to become a source for new content, Facebook is set to allow first access to its video hub over (more…)
Communication application Skype’s recent announcement that it will be adding group video calling to its mobile app will no doubt have pricked the ears of many forward-thinking companies, but what possibilities does it open up in the world of business?
This year, Skype is celebrating 10 years since it introduced video calling to its services, despite being formed three years earlier. As part of its celebrations, it has revealed to the world that it intends to add (more…)
American search giant Google has acquired a biotech company that is responsible for creating a high-tech spoon developed to make everyday life easier for those with diseases like (more…)
According to a new study conducted by Ofcom, Brits spend more time using technology than they do sleeping.
The regulator surveyed (more…)
Red Alert, an Israeli missile warning and notification service, has teamed up with chat app Yo in order to send notifications to the nation’s citizens of (more…)