Google, the search engine used by more than a billion people around the world, is reported to be considering charging for premium content generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The company, owned by Alphabet Inc, is said to be revamping its business model and...
You can never really know what’s around the corner. In early 1998, the people of the world were blissfully unaware that the must-have Christmas toy was set to be a furry, robotic beaked-hamster type thing which could talk, blink, and learn. We’re of course...
Twitter is launching a “Location Spotlight” tool, which debuted broadly in August this year. The feature allows businesses with a physical location to prominently position important information on their Twitter profiles. Businesses can add details like...
As inflation rises, many consumers face a new dilemma: deciding where to cut back on spending. Making decisions is tough, as there’s a clear tension between wanting to go out and enjoy the post-pandemic world, and saving money by staying in. Fears about the future of...
This week’s blog comes from a piece from back in April, in The Cog Blog, which regular readers will know is a favourite of mine (and written by a good friend and ex-colleague). I’ve been meaning to feature (steal!!) it for a while. Advertisers advertise in...
Last week we looked at the continuing issues faced by the restaurant sector post Covid. This week we look at bricks-and-mortar retail. In May 2021, it was predicted by e-Marketer total retail sales around the world for that year would increase by 6.0% to just over $25...