Social media is overtaking traditional channels for UK SMEs' revenue generation
A study reveals that 28 per cent of UK small businesses are now making more money through social media than from any other channel, while 21 per cent worry about lacking digital skills.
Meta starts blocking news in Canada
Meta on Tuesday started blocking Canadians' access to news on Facebook and Instagram in response to a new law requiring digital giants to pay publishers for such content.
X sues hate speech tracker over Twitter reports
X is suing a nonprofit group in US federal court over reports that hate speech has flourished at the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Microsoft, Google beat earnings expectations amid AI frenzy
Tech titans Google and Microsoft announced better-than-expected earnings on Tuesday as the frenzy over artificial intelligence stokes investor excitement and breathes a new life into the sector.
Elon Musk says Twitter revenue has dropped 50%, cash flow is still negative
Several top advertisers stopped spending on Twitter after Elon Musk acquired the company due to concerns about changes he could make.
British online retailers increase spending on advertising, inventory and software by 19%
UK online retailers have increased their spending on advertising, inventory and software in Q2 2023 driven by a 15 per cent YoY increase in inventory investment.
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What we know about Threads, Meta's 'Twitter killer'
Threads, Mark Zuckerberg's Instagram-based challenge to dethrone Elon Musk's troubled Twitter, has already secured tens of millions of downloads, but it remains to be seen whether this Twitter rival will be a winning one.
Google to block local news in Canada in response to media law
Google on Thursday became the latest Silicon Valley giant to block Canadian users from seeing local news on its platform after Ottawa passed a bill requiring tech companies to pay for such content.
UK set to remain Europe's largest entertainment and media market, according to report
PwC highlights rapid recovery in the film industry and out-of-home advertising sector, with both projected to approach pre-pandemic revenue levels in the UK.
UK Rules on Crypto: Will it Affect the Market?
The UK's proposed crypto regulatory framework, similar to the EU's recently approved Markets in Cryptoassets (MiCA) regulation, extends the geographical reach of existing obligations for service providers.
Consumers targeted by new AI-generated ads revealed in new survey
The Menlo Security survey highlights consumers' lack of awareness about AI-generated ads and the risk of malvertising, increasing the need to protect against evolving cyber threats.
Dominance, data, disinformation: Europe's fight with big tech
The European Commission, which said Wednesday that Google had abused its online ad dominance, has taken the fight to US tech giants on a variety of fronts -- from tax avoidance, disinformation and hate speech to data privacy and monopolistic practices.
EU wants tech companies to clearly label AI-generated content
The European Commission has asked online platforms to detect and label content created using AI tools in its attempt to tackle disinformation.
Spotify may soon use AI trained voices of your favorite hosts
The Spotify podcast may soon be AI as the digital music service is reportedly developing bots that mimic popular hosts.
Netflix expands password-sharing crackdown worldwide
Netflix said early this year that more than 100 million households were sharing accounts at the service.
Unveiling the Economic Impact of Proposed UK Gambling Reforms
The concern centred around the potential impact on the gambling industry's revenue is a consequence of the proposed UK gambling reforms and their potential impact on the industry and broader economy.
Trudeau slams Facebook for threatening to block Canadian news
In February, Google announced it also tested restricting Canadians' access to news in preparation for the passing of the Online News Act.
Amazon cloud and ad revenue grows as shoppers remain cautious
Amazon reported a profit of $3.2 billion on revenue that climbed 9 percent to $127.4 billion in the quarter.
BuzzFeed to close news operation
Shares in BuzzFeed, known for its viral content and journalism, plunged more than 20 percent on Wall Street following the news.
Tech sector faces recruiting struggles amidst skills shortage crisis after global layoffs
The tech sector was forced to reorganise twice, at first due to higher demand and then because of inflation, leaving over 55,000 unfilled positions.
Direct-to-consumer e-commerce surpasses £122 billion, doubling post-pandemic
DTC sales took off as a lifeline during Covid, now surpassing £122.7 in sales, according to eMarketer. However, companies must ensure they are properly equipped if they are to capture DTC's significant future potential.
One billion users, but trouble mounts for TikTok
TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has brought plenty of scrutiny, particularly over its links to China.
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BCI and Big Data in gaming: A new data-driven approach to monetisation
"In my opinion, this lack of innovation doesn't only limit the video game market potential but also impacts player experience."
Findings from Reboot reveals people working from home offices are more productive
Four-day working from home week might have an 'overall better work/life balance', says Reboot's Managing Director Naomi Aharony.
Twitter gets EU yellow card for disinformation reporting effort
Elon Musk's Twitter was hit with a yellow card from the European Commission on Thursday as its reported efforts to tackle disinformation fell short of those by Alphabet's Google, Meta Platforms, Microsoft and TikTok.
How e-commerce is changing the face of traditional commerce in the UK
Electronic commerce is gradually replacing physical stores in the British economy. However, brick-to-mortar stores are still strong pillars of UK business.
China's Baidu says developing AI chatbot
Chinese search engine giant Baidu on Tuesday said it was developing an AI-powered chatbot, as tech giants rush to match the success of ChatGPT, a hugely popular language app that has sparked a gold rush in artificial intelligence technology.
Google, Apple disappoint as tech earnings hit by gloom
Apple is the only tech giant that has yet to announce major layoffs in recent weeks.