Tag: consumer technology

THE FUTURE OF AI : THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

It seems like every day there is another news article about the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI). From the Pope wearing a coat, to Coca-Cola running a new AI competition, this technology is one that keeps expanding daily. As we all try to adjust to this new world, businesses and brands included, here is…
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THE TROUBLE AT TIKTOK: WHY THE APP IS RECEIVING BACKLASH

It seems there has been some trouble at TikTok lately. The video sharing app, usually known for its growing popularity and viral content, has been making negative headlines recently due to data privacy concerns and employee leaks. Here’s a roundup of the recent issues facing TikTok. Britons are urged by Senior MP to delete TikTok…
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Augmented Reality – The Next Generation of Online Shopping?

This week, our latest work placement Rebecca Stacey looks at how AR (Augmented Reality) is making noice in the world of online shopping, woth ASOS’s new tool!   Online shopping is amazing to be able to choose clothes that you want from the comfort of your own home whether it’s to choose last minute items for…
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HASHTAGGING LIFE TO HASHTAGGING CAMPAIGNS

Back in 2009, hashtags belonged to Twitter. Designed initially to group together news topics, they have now developed into a mini language and world of their own, and it’s now Instagram that owns hash-tagging! With no character limit, we can hashtag to our heart’s content! And there’s not a day that goes by that doesn’t…
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“I want one of those!”

How many times have you exclaimed ‘I want one of those’? From designer handbags and shoes to the latest beauty products, I think all of us are guilty of a little product lust at some point or another. But only recently have I stared to desire the fitness and wearable tech! Fitness technology began with…
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Could you Escape the Hunters?

Did anyone else find themselves hooked on Channel 4’s Hunted? Described as ‘A real-life thriller where 14 ordinary people go on the run from a team of expert hunters.’ it sounded like the perfect way to while away a Sunday afternoon.  Little did I know that after a four hour bingeathon I’d make myself utterly…
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Keeping up with the Milibands

The launch of the Apple Watch last week brought with it that overwhelming feeling of ‘need’ that washes over me every time Apple hold a press conference.  Of course, I don’t really need a watch to tell me what my two smartphones, tablet, and activity tracker already do… But it’s so shiny! And I’d really…
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