YouTube strikes back in increasingly important mobile video battle
No sooner does Instagram make its mobile video move than YouTube and Snapchat counter-attack in an area of growing commercial significance to telcos too.
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Facebook takes fight to YouTube on mobile with IGTV
Facebook subsidiary Instagram has launched a new app dedicated to long-form video on mobile devices that seems designed to compete with dominant incumbent YouTube.
Paranoid US politicians urge Google to break ties with Huawei
An open letter signed by a US Senator and three members of Congress to Google CEO Sundar Pichai suggests the internet giant should end its relationship with Huawei on the grounds of national security.
We’re blindly walking the path to digital monopolization – think tank
British think tank ResPublica has claimed current competition law is not fit for purpose, running the risk of companies such as Google and Facebook creating digital monopolies and ultimately a losing position for the consumer.
Google makes itself responsible for the ethical use of AI
Google has reacted to negative press and employee outrage over the use of its artificial intelligence technology by setting a charter dictating code of conduct, holding itself accountable for the use of its technology.
GDPR seems to benefit Silicon Valley but harm US relations
The initial effects of GDPR seem to be that the biggest companies have benefited but the US government thinks it’s harming relations.
Mobile direct traffic to media surpasses Facebook referrals for the first time
Online media traffic analyst Chartbeat has published new data that claims direct traffic from mobile devices has overtaken Facebook clicks.
Facebook and Google accused of GDPR ‘forced consent’
It turns out that imposing extra layers of bureaucracy on companies can bring about unintended consequences, who knew?
Google, Alibaba and Apple erode Amazon’s smart speaker dominance
Research firm Strategy Analytics has published its latest numbers on the global smart speaker market and they reveal rapid growth and diversification.
One plus six equals flagship killer
Disruptive Chinese smartphone vendor One Plus launched its latest flagship device, which offers premium specs for far less money than the competition.
AI audio is getting scary
Google is trying to make machines sound more human and that’s freaking people out.
Google focuses on UI, UX and AI with Android P
Internet giant Google has unveiled the new features that will come with the next major version of its ubiquitous mobile OS.
Google plugs ecosystem in battle for the living room
Google has announced the launch of a new investment program for early-stage start-ups to build the digital assistant ecosystem, following steps taken by Amazon with its Alexa fund.
Huawei prepares itself for potential Android ban
With tensions continuing to escalate between the US and China, Huawei is reportedly preparing for the worst-case-scenario by developing its own mobile operating system.
Facebook and YouTube reveal their offensiveness offensive and intolerance of intolerance
Facebook and Google-owned YouTube have both attempted to offer some transparency when it comes to one of today’s haziest trends: abusive, offensive or ‘inappropriate’ online content.
Trump tax breaks start paying off for Google
Google has unveiled the numbers for the first quarter of 2018, which also happens to be the first period of 11% corporation tax, with the search giant pocketing profits of $9.4 billion, up from $5.4 billion in 2017.
Google admits ‘Allo is rubbish and looks to revamp Messages
After years of trying (and failing) to create its own messaging platform to compete with the OTTs, Google has herded together Android device manufacturers to create a new carrier-based service: Chat.
Google loses right to be forgotten lawsuit
Google its ‘right to be forgotten’ case against a UK businessman, a decision which could have notable implications in the digital economy.
Google employees say no to blowing stuff up
More than 3,000 Google employees have signed an open letter to CEO Sundar Pichai requesting the termination of Project Maven which uses the firm’s AI to make drone strikes more accurate.
Apple hires Google AI guru to smarten up simple Siri
Apple might be one of the most powerful companies on the planet, with a loyal army of fans lauding the technological superiority of the iPhone, but Siri is as useful as an iron in a washing machine. The latest hire might help.
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