Instagram follows Snapchat into local Stories

Less than two months after Snapchat started a location-based Stories feature, Instagram follows suit.

By Rob Williams • May 23, 2017

Snap-on device turns smartphone into 360 live-streaming camera

The Ion360 U lets users go live and share content directly to social media.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • May 23, 2017

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Red Bull TV expands music festival streaming on mobile app

A total of eight music festivals will be available to live stream from the brand's free service this summer.

By Rob Williams • May 23, 2017

GoPapaya app rolls out last-minute discounts for takeout

Boston diners can search for deals at nearby restaurants on their smartphones. 

By Rob Williams • May 23, 2017

Report: 45% of retailers expect to use AI within 3 years

The complexity of commerce could expand exponentially as technologies like AI drive more unified experiences.

By David Kirkpatrick • May 23, 2017

EMarketer: Snapchat, Facebook drive AR growth

Social media platforms serve as a gateway for more mainstream adoption of the emerging technology, especially on mobile devices.

By Rob Williams • May 23, 2017

Facebook puts 'Order Food' button on the menu

The social network is testing in-app food ordering powered by Delivery.com and Slice.

By Rob Williams • May 22, 2017

Google Assistant unveils app directory for easier discovery

The list categorizes apps by topic and boasts sample voice commands.

By Rob Williams • May 22, 2017

ANA outlines lack of understanding, transparency in programmatic space

A joint study conducted with several industry groups seeks to provide guidance on improving implementation of the technology.

By David Kirkpatrick • May 22, 2017

VUI: How to design for an invisible interface

As voice user interfaces expand, Danielle Reubenstein of Possible Mobile addresses how to make experiences that are useful rather than annoying.

By Danielle Reubenstein • May 22, 2017

Can AI help strike the right emotional tone for content?

Next-gen content intelligence technology could simplify one-to-one personalization, but marketers don't have to wait to take a more holistic view of their efforts. 

By David Kirkpatrick • May 22, 2017

MLB adds in-app VR features to streamed broadcasts

The features will accompany games for viewers using Google's Daydream headset and the At Bat app.

By Rob Williams • May 22, 2017

Google pushes mobile video ad format for faster downloads

The search giant takes aim at Facebook's mobile ad dominance with a serious AMP upgrade.

By Rob Williams • May 22, 2017

TeamDom, Virool launch vertical video ad studio

The feature lets brands create mobile ads with social media celebrities.

By Rob Williams • May 19, 2017

Wal-Mart CEO touts new mobile apps for helping in-store associates

The mass merchant now offers employees handheld devices to streamline inventory and stocking.

By Rob Williams • May 19, 2017

Twitter switches up privacy policy to share more user data

The social networking service also added more opt-out controls.

By Rob Williams • May 19, 2017

Spotify buys AI startup Niland

The music streaming service plans to improve music recommendations via artificial intelligence.

By Rob Williams • May 19, 2017

Study: 68% of diners don't like robots in restaurants

OpenTable's research found most diners want to use technology to get on a waiting list before arriving at a restaurant. 

By David Kirkpatrick • May 19, 2017

Verizon's go90 brings back Dunk League for 2nd season

After reaching 55.5 million viewers in its first go-around, the reality series' return will boast new mobile features. 

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • May 19, 2017

Guinness enhances taste of beer with VR experience

Shoppers at U.K. grocer Tesco can sip from an "intelligent cup" while they watch 360-degree video narrated by the brand's master brewer. 

By David Kirkpatrick • May 19, 2017

8 city mobile apps driving citizen engagement

Many major cities have leveraged smartphones to communicate about everything from pets to potholes.

By Jackie Snow • May 18, 2017

Google Analytics enhances AMP support

The changes should give marketers a more accurate understanding of how people are engaging with website pages.

By David Kirkpatrick • May 18, 2017

DoorDash updates app with AI food favorites, delivery tracker

Artificial intelligence is helping to boost orders by 25%.

By Rob Williams • May 18, 2017

Kantar Millward Brown to measure offline results with geolocation data

A new partnership with Cuebiq will help the research firm boost its consumer behavior insights. 

By Rob Williams • May 18, 2017

Snap, Interpublic, R/GA name 8 startups for marketing tech studio

Funding and expert advice will go to companies focused on next-gen technology like sensory ads, customized videos and bots analytics. 

By Rob Williams • May 18, 2017