Mobile
SAP, GK Software Develop Unique Retail Solutions (MESA)
SAP announced an extended partnership with international retail application specialist GK Software SE to deliver industry-specific solutions. The partnership includes the comprehen... More
ZEE5 Chooses Applicaster to Enhance App Experience (Rapid TV News)
India-based global over-the-top service ZEE5 has revealed that it is to deploy Applicaster technology to transform the way it delivers content to mobile audiences. The partnership ... More
Survey: Online Holiday Shopping to Overtake In-Store for First Time (Bloomberg)
For the first time, consumers in the U.S. plan to do more of their holiday shopping online than in physical stores, according to a new survey.... More
How TikTok Holds Our Attention (New Yorker)
On the popular short-video app, young people are churning through images and sounds at warp speed, repurposing reality into ironic, bite-size content.... More
Adobe Fresco is a New iPad App for People Who Can’t Draw (FastCompany)
You used to draw more, and Adobe knows it. Surveying more than 2,500 people in the U.S., the company learned that while half of us reported painting and drawing every week as child... More
Thomson Expands India Business With Audio Products Launch (ETRetail)
Technicolor, the owner of the Thomson brand, has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Envent Worldwide for the development of the audio range of products in India.... More
Apple Sees Long-Term Potential for Cryptocurrency (CNBC)
Apple has become a big player in mobile payments since releasing Apple Pay for the iPhone in 2014 and moving deeper into the market with last month’s launch of Apple Card in part... More
Dawn Ostroff’s Plan to Turn Spotify Into the Ultimate Podcast Hub (LA Times)
Since she was tapped as Spotify’s chief content officer, Ostroff has been charged with building an arsenal of podcasts to catapult the Swedish business to become a leader not jus... More
Apple Working on In-Display Fingerprint ID for Future iPhones (Bloomberg)
Apple is developing in-screen fingerprint technology for as early as its 2020 iPhones, according to people familiar with the plans. The technology is in testing both inside Apple a... More
The UFC Has Surpassed the NFL on Instagram, and There are Two Big Reasons (Forbes)
We all know how popular the NFL is in the United States, but recently, the UFC surged past them in the area of Instagram followers. As of the publishing of this article, the UFC ha... More
Sony Unveils New $900 Touchscreen Walkman (Billboard)
Sony has unveiled a new version of its iconic Walkman -- but don't dust off the old CDs just yet. The refreshed Walkman NW-ZX507 is a hi-res touchscreen digital music player, capab... More
Coming Soon to Small Screens Near You: Episodes No Longer Than an Uber Ride (Business Standard)
The entertainment industry is spending heavily to reach a generation glued to their phones with shows no longer than the typical Uber ride.... More
NFL Goes After Gen-Z With New Multi-Year Partnership on TikTok (CNBC)
The NFL is hoping TikTok will help it score with young viewers. According to TikTok, NFL’s content will include highlights, sideline moments and behind-the-scenes footage. The co... More
Apple Sends Invites for Sept. 10 Event Where New iPhones are Expected (CNBC)
Apple sent out invitations to the media for its annual September event, where it’s expected to announce new iPhone models. The event will be on Sept. 10 at the Steve Jobs Theater... More
Here’s Why Everyone in Your Office is Talking About ‘The Joker’ (Forbes)
Without a doubt, video is driving a large part of the daily social media exchange. However, there is a particular, growing trend over the last couple of years of the "premiere" of ... More
Spotify Tests an In-App ‘Create Podcast’ Button (The Verge)
Spotify wants as many podcasts on its platform as possible, and it’s now testing a new button within its app that’ll encourage people to create one. Code leaker Jane Wong spott... More
Hulu Redesigns Mobile App for Better Discovery (TechCrunch)
At this year’s CES event, Hulu announced plans to trial an updated version of its user interface that would do away with the confusing landing page called “Lineup.” At the ti... More
Instagram’s Latest Assault on Snapchat is a Messaging App called Threads (The Verge)
Facebook is developing a new messaging app called Threads that is meant to promote constant, intimate sharing between users and their closest friends, The Verge has learned. Thread... More
Netflix’s Podcast Slate ‘Deepens’ Space Around Original Content, Programmers Say (Variety)
It should come as no surprise that, in its quest to become a full-blown entertainment ecosystem, Netflix has built a roster of podcast programming to complement its scores or origi... More
MIT Experts Find a Way to Reduce Video Stream Buffering on Busy WiFi (Engadget)
No more fighting with your family over who gets to stream in HD. A team from MIT have come up with a tool to help multiple people share a limited WiFi connection.... More
