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Will iPhones cost more because of Trump’s tariffs on China?
Posted on | CommentThe world’s most popular gadgets – phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches – could be about to get a lot more expensive in the US. Many of them are made in China, which now faces a 125% tariff on its goods imported … Read more →
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Google hit with £44m GDPR fine over ads
Posted on | CommentGoogle has been fined 50 million euros (£44m) by the French data regulator CNIL, for a breach of the EU’s data protection rules. CNIL said it had levied the record fine for “lack of transparency, inadequate information and lack of … Read more →
WhatsApp restricts message-sharing to fight fake news
Posted on | CommentWhatsApp is limiting all its members to forwarding any single message up to five times in an effort to tackle the spread of false information on the platform. The Facebook-owned business had already introduced the policy in India six months ago. The … Read more →
A first look at Twitter’s new beta app
Posted on | CommentTwitter has made a name for itself, at its most basic level, as a platform that gives everyone who uses it a voice. But as it has grown, that unique selling point has set Twitter up for as many challenges — … Read more →
25-year-old Kenyan creates world’s first smart gloves that convert sign language into audio
Posted on | CommentA 25-year- old innovator from Kenya, has invented smart gloves which are able to convert sign language movements into audio speeches. Roy Allela revealed that he was inspired to come up with this innovation after one of his niece’s was … Read more →
Chiefs in Tech – An inspiring must-see photo exhibition
Posted on | CommentWhat comes to your mind when you think of #digital #technology and #society? Is it the hip urban youth chatting online and the techies writing code for their next breakthrough product? Or is it the lack of internet access and … Read more →
Smartphone users warned to be careful of the Antichrist
Posted on | CommentPeople’s dependence on smartphones and modern technology could bring about the coming of the Antichrist, the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church has warned. Russian social media users largely responded with humour and scepticism, while some accused the Church of “serving … Read more →
How to Encourage Your Team to Use Marketing Automation
Posted on | CommentMarketing automation still instills fear in both marketing and sales teams with little prior experience in it – after all, it takes a chunk of their responsibility and places it in the hands of algorithms and software. Can these tools … Read more →
U.S. judge dismisses suit against Google over facial recognition software
Posted on | CommentA lawsuit filed against Google by consumers who claimed the search engine’s photo sharing and storage service violated their privacy was dismissed on Saturday by a U.S. judge who cited a lack of “concrete injuries.” U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang … Read more →
How to Measure the ROI of Your Digital Marketing Campaigns
Posted on | CommentMost businesses struggle to establish digital marketing activities lead to actual growth and increased revenue. According to Hubspot’s State of Inbound 2018 report, which is based on feedback from thousands of marketers around the world, ‘proving the ROI of our marketing activities’ … Read more →
5 Social Media Trends to Watch in 2019
Posted on | CommentAs 2018 nears its conclusion, business owners and marketers should be thinking about what they can do to make their companies more successful in the new year. And I hope that somewhere near the top of their priorities list is … Read more →
Google Releases Listings of Most Popular Search Terms in 2018
Posted on | CommentGoogle has released its annual listings of the most searched terms of the year, which are the query keywords that saw the biggest spike in interest as compared to the previous year. The yearly Google trend reports are an interesting way to … Read more →
Twitter Shares the Most Tweeted Topics and Celebrities of 2018
Posted on | CommentTwitter has this week shared its annual round-up of the most tweeted about topics, politicians, celebrities and more, providing a range of insights into the key trends of the year, and what’s of most interest to Twitter users. First off, on topics – … Read more →
A Beginners Guide to Instagram Marketing for Small Businesses [Infographic]
Posted on | CommentAre you just getting started with Instagram for business? Need help implementing your Instagram marketing plan of action? The team from Quill share their beginners guide to Instagram marketing in this infographic. Here’s what they share: General stats you need to know … Read more →
Samsung will release a 5G phone in 2019
Posted on | CommentSamsung tipped its hand yet again, revealing another key piece of its 2019 roadmap. As it did with the foldable phone a few weeks back, the company will be revealing a proof concept this week at the annual Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit … Read more →
Google challenged over location tracking
Posted on | CommentGoogle has been accused of flouting European data protection laws when it tracks users’ locations. A coalition of seven consumer organisations is filing complaints with local data protection regulators over Google’s tracking system. The complaints draw on research by one … Read more →
Facebook appeals against Cambridge Analytica fine
Posted on | CommentFacebook has appealed against a fine imposed on it by the UK’s data watchdog after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The social network says that because the regulator found no evidence that UK users’ personal data had been shared inappropriately, the … Read more →
Instagram targets fake likes and comments
Posted on | CommentPhoto-sharing platform Instagram has announced a new initiative that will target fake likes and comments. The company say they have developed tools that can identify accounts that use third-party services and apps to artificially boost their popularity. Any accounts violating … Read more →
Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn arrested over ‘misconduct’
Posted on | CommentCarlos Ghosn, the chairman of Japanese car giant Nissan, has been arrested over claims of financial misconduct. Mr Ghosn, a towering figure in the car industry, will be sacked from the firm after a board meeting on Thursday, the firm’s … Read more →
WhatsApp could wreck Snapchat again by copying ephemeral messaging
Posted on | CommentWhatsApp already ruined Snapchat’s growth once. WhatsApp Status, its clone of Snapchat Stories, now has 450 million daily active users compared to Snapchat’s 188 million. That’s despite its 24-hour disappearing slideshows missing tons of features, including augmented reality selfie masks, … Read more →
Prince William criticises social media firms
Posted on | CommentThe Duke of Cambridge has accused social media firms of not being proactive enough about dealing with fake news, privacy issues and cyber-bullying. In a speech given at the BBC, Prince William said social networks had allowed “misinformation and conspiracy … Read more →
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