As smartphone market penetration increases in top markets, it has led to a slowing growth in smartphone shipments on a global scale, according to new research from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Though the imminent death of desktop computing at the hands of a newly ascendent mobile has become a popular story over the last few years, as it turns out, those reports may be a little exaggerated. Desktop isn’t dying – in fact, when it comes to...
Photo-sharing service Snapchat is investing in Spring, a shopping app launched in August 2014, according to a May 22 story from Re/code. Only three weeks ago, Spring closed a $25 million investment and — after eight months iOS-only — launched an Android version of its...
Virgin America Inc. intends to expand its digital footprint and create a “frictionless” transaction model based in part on Amazon’s signature one-click service, using digital payment tech and analytics, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday (May 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
In two days, thousands of developers, tech enthusiasts and journalists will converge for Google’s annual I/O developer conference. This event is where everyone’s favorite not evil company trots out its next and best ideas for Android, Chrome, and services like YouTube. The event is also where Google...
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StubHub, the U.S.’s largest ticket resale platform, unveiled its new mobile and tablet apps, which will be live in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. The app will allow users to discover and keep track of nearby events as well as pay for their tickets....
Mondelez International, global snacking powerhouse of $34 billion (2014), has a very active presence on social media and now wants this presence to generate serious revenues. Mondelez is looking into launching its very own “Buy Button” and shopable ads which would be linked to one...
The success of a bank’s business client is imperative for the survival not only of that business, but of the bank, too. That’s why one bank in India is looking to invest in the markets in which its small business clients operate. Get the Full...
