Project Brillo, Google’s latest attempt to unify the disparate technologies of the Internet of Things, has a stronger chance of gaining acceptance than its quietly abandoned predecessor Android@Home did, by providing both interconnectivity and the base for developing apps across devices.
Kleiner Perkins partner Mary Meeker’s annual Internet Trends report forecasts that messaging applications such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Snapchat have the potential to become central communications hubs as they quickly grow and expand.
Today in mobile marketing - Uber and Lyft fight proposed NYC rules – and each other; Jawbone sues Fitbit, alleges theft of trade secrets; China's Huawei sees strong smartphone growth in southeast Asia; This wearable prototype can see through skin to scan your blood.
Mary Meeker's latest report buoys those believers that mobile is ready for a much larger cut of ad spending, but Mike Shields questions the optimism. He reports there's not necessarily grounds to believe the gap between mobile usage and spending will c...
Today in mobile marketing - Microsoft's Cortana to appear on iOS, Android; China gets wearable payment device as UnionPay defends its turf; Blocked in China, Twitter still courts Chinese firms for ads; Pinterest makes media push targeting evergreen con...
Luxury Daily today - La Mer highlights bridal beauty in time for summer weddings; Louis Vuitton continues to raise brand value despite industry challenges: report.
Today in mobile marketing - Evan Spiegel reveals plan to turn Snapchat into a real business; Chinese phone maker Xiaomi dips toes in U.S. market with accessories and sells out; Hyundai says it's first with Android Auto; JD.com sets its sights on connec...
Consumers who interact with native ads like facts and figures, but they do not necessarily want the hard sell, according to a report from Velvet Integrated PR on what makes a successful in-feed native advertising campaign.
Luxury Daily today - Fashion brands, consumers turn to visual social platforms for organic reach: report; Year-round gifting strategy essential for retailers’ bottom lines: report.
Mobile Commerce Daily today - Snapchat invests in Spring to capitalize on social commerce growth; Dunkin’ Donuts tries to freeze out competition with Coolatta mobile game.