Monday, 3 December 2018

Can a brand create a 'sonic identity' from light bulbs?

Sound is enjoying a renaissance in marketing circles, but do firms understand how to use it?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46425420

Tumblr to ban all pornographic content from 17 December

From 17 December, posts with "real-life human genitals or female-presenting nipples" will be banned.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-46434711

YouTube top earners: The seven-year-old making $22m

An American boy who reviews toys is this year's highest-earning YouTube star, according to Forbes.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46427910

Arrested Devon cyber-expert Marcus Hutchins 'had used drugs'

Marcus Hutchins, who faces charges in the US, wants evidence thrown out as he was "intoxicated".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-46425941

Samsung Nigeria tweets update using Apple iPhone

The account was closed and many tweets deleted when the mistake was shared on social media.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-46426937

PewDiePie in battle with T-Series for top YouTube spot

PewDiePie is battling Indian channel T-Series in a bid to remain the YouTuber with the most subscribers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-46425410

Pokemon Go 'trespass' legal action settled in US

Home owners bothered by Pokemon Go players sued and wanted damages from the game's creator.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-46426930