Article: Toyota Partners with Ride-Hailing Service Grab in Southeast Asia

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Toyota-Partners-with-Ride-Hailing-Service-Grab-Southeast-Asia/1016412
August 31, 2017 at 07:01AM

Singapore-based Grab now counts Toyota among its investors. The ride-hailing service is also expanding its digital payment service in a bid to corner Southeast Asia's market.

Article: Denmark's B2C Ecommerce Sales See Growth

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Denmarks-B2C-Ecommerce-Sales-See-Growth/1016413
August 31, 2017 at 07:01AM

Demark appears on track to see another double-digit gain in business-to-consumer (B2C) ecommerce in 2017, following a first half in which fast-rising mcommerce sales pushed up overall B2C ecommerce by 13%.

Article: The Truth About Teens and Their Social Media Habits

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Truth-About-Teens-Their-Social-Media-Habits/1016415
August 31, 2017 at 07:01AM

Like most adults, marketers do their best to understand teens, but it’s not easy to follow their changing digital habits and preferences. Twenty-year-old Tiffany Zhong, founder of marketing research firm Zebra Intelligence, shares a first-hand perspective on teens' social media usage.

Article: Is Artificial Intelligence After Marketers' Jobs?

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Artificial-Intelligence-After-Marketers-Jobs/1016405
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Chaitanya Chandrasekar, CEO and co-founder of predictive advertising platform QuanticMind, describes the impact artificial intelligence is having on marketing technology.

Article: Advertisers Want Programmatic Tech Players to Fight Fake News

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Advertisers-Want-Programmatic-Tech-Players-Fight-Fake-News/1016406
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Concerned about the fake news that runs rampant online, programmatic advertising decision-makers in North America are taking measures to ensure their ads don’t appear on questionable sites.

Article: Android Regains the Throne in Australia

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Android-Regains-Throne-Australia/1016407
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Shipments of Android smartphones dominated Australia in the second quarter of the year, thanks to the launch of new devices running the OS.

Article: BBC Dominates UK Market for Desktop News Consumers

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/BBC-Dominates-UK-Market-Desktop-News-Consumers/1016408
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

UK desktop and laptop users read more online news content from the BBC than any other major publisher. But other UK news providers rely more on social and search to draw eyeballs.

Article: For SVOD Services, Password Sharing Might Be More Common than You Think

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/SVOD-Services-Password-Sharing-Might-More-Common-than-You-Think/1016409
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Over a third of SVOD subscribers in the US share their passwords, but nearly 60% say they would buy subscriptions if that was no longer an option.

Toshiba Misses Deadline to Find a Buyer for Its Chip Business

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/31/business/dealbook/toshiba-semiconductors-microchip-western-digital.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 31, 2017 at 11:46PM

The embattled Japanese company said it needed more time to choose an outside investor who could provide it with badly needed cash to cover losses elsewhere.

Tech Tip: Apps to Provide Peace of Mind With a Teenager Behind the Wheel

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/31/technology/personaltech/apps-teenager-driver.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 31, 2017 at 05:02PM

Keeping tabs on a young new driver is easier than it used to be, thanks to several new apps and services intended for nervous parents.

Article: Toyota Partners with Ride-Hailing Service Grab in Southeast Asia

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Toyota-Partners-with-Ride-Hailing-Service-Grab-Southeast-Asia/1016412
August 31, 2017 at 07:01AM

Singapore-based Grab now counts Toyota among its investors. The ride-hailing service is also expanding its digital payment service in a bid to corner Southeast Asia's market.

Article: Denmark's B2C Ecommerce Sales See Growth

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Denmarks-B2C-Ecommerce-Sales-See-Growth/1016413
August 31, 2017 at 07:01AM

Demark appears on track to see another double-digit gain in business-to-consumer (B2C) ecommerce in 2017, following a first half in which fast-rising mcommerce sales pushed up overall B2C ecommerce by 13%.

Article: The Truth About Teens and Their Social Media Habits

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Truth-About-Teens-Their-Social-Media-Habits/1016415
August 31, 2017 at 07:01AM

Like most adults, marketers do their best to understand teens, but it’s not easy to follow their changing digital habits and preferences. Twenty-year-old Tiffany Zhong, founder of marketing research firm Zebra Intelligence, shares a first-hand perspective on teens' social media usage.

Google Critic Ousted From Think Tank Funded by the Tech Giant

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/us/politics/eric-schmidt-google-new-america.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 31, 2017 at 02:06AM

After the New America Foundation praised a large fine levied on Google, the man behind the statement was fired.

Tech We’re Using: The Technology Our West Africa Bureau Chief Relies On

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/technology/personaltech/the-technology-our-west-africa-bureau-chief-relies-on.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 31, 2017 at 01:58AM

Dionne Searcey says that even with sometimes spotty internet connectivity, West Africans have embraced smartphones and apps like WhatsApp and Skype.

Tech Tip: Setting Up Your Own Email V.I.P. List

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/technology/personaltech/setting-up-your-own-email-vip-list.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 31, 2017 at 01:57AM

If you want to avoid overly checking your messages while on vacation, send your important correspondents to their own special mailbox and add alerts.

Kalanick’s Feud With Benchmark Goes to Arbitration for Now, Judge Rules

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/technology/kalanick-benchmark-uber-delaware.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 31, 2017 at 01:19AM

The ruling was a preliminary victory for Travis Kalanick, Uber’s former C.E.O., who has been sued by Benchmark, an investor in the ride-hailing company.

How ‘Doxxing’ Became a Mainstream Tool in the Culture Wars

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/technology/doxxing-protests.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 31, 2017 at 12:00AM

Identifying extremist activists and revealing their personal information has become a bit of a sport on the internet. Some worry about mistakes and the permanent stigma of online shaming.

OpenTable Began a Revolution. Now It’s a Power Under Siege.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/29/dining/opentable-restaurant-reservations.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 30, 2017 at 11:01PM

Nearly 20 years after it changed the way we make restaurant reservations, the company and the new sector it created are still struggling.

‘Cortana, Open Alexa,’ Amazon Says. And Microsoft Agrees.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/technology/amazon-alexa-microsoft-cortana.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 30, 2017 at 10:00AM

In an unusual partnership, Amazon and Microsoft are working together to extend the abilities of their voice-controlled digital assistants.

Newsroom: Retail to Drive UK Digital Ad Spend Through 2018

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom/index.php/retail-drive-uk-digital-ad-spend-2018/
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

<p>London, UK (30 August 2017) — The UK&#8217;s largest industry sector for digital ad spending—retail—will drive the country&#8217;s overall digital ad spending gains through 2018, according to eMarketer&#8217;s first ever [&#8230;]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom/index.php/retail-drive-uk-digital-ad-spend-2018/">Retail to Drive UK Digital Ad Spend Through 2018</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom">eMarketer Newsroom</a>.</p>

Article: Is Artificial Intelligence After Marketers' Jobs?

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Artificial-Intelligence-After-Marketers-Jobs/1016405
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Chaitanya Chandrasekar, CEO and co-founder of predictive advertising platform QuanticMind, describes the impact artificial intelligence is having on marketing technology.

Article: Advertisers Want Programmatic Tech Players to Fight Fake News

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Advertisers-Want-Programmatic-Tech-Players-Fight-Fake-News/1016406
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Concerned about the fake news that runs rampant online, programmatic advertising decision-makers in North America are taking measures to ensure their ads don&rsquo;t appear on questionable sites.

Article: Android Regains the Throne in Australia

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Android-Regains-Throne-Australia/1016407
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Shipments of Android smartphones dominated Australia in the second quarter of the year, thanks to the launch of new devices running the OS.

Article: BBC Dominates UK Market for Desktop News Consumers

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/BBC-Dominates-UK-Market-Desktop-News-Consumers/1016408
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

UK desktop and laptop users read more online news content from the BBC than any other major publisher. But other UK news providers rely more on social and search to draw eyeballs.

Article: For SVOD Services, Password Sharing Might Be More Common than You Think

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/SVOD-Services-Password-Sharing-Might-More-Common-than-You-Think/1016409
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Over a third of SVOD subscribers in the US share their passwords, but nearly 60% say they would buy subscriptions if that was no longer an option.

Japan Wakes to a Text Message: Missile Approaching

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/29/world/asia/japan-north-korea-missile-warning.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 30, 2017 at 06:59AM

An alert that roused people from sleep and interrupted the morning commute warned residents that North Korea had launched a missile.

Inside Uber’s Wild Ride in a Search of a New C.E.O.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/29/technology/uber-ceo-board.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 30, 2017 at 06:25AM

Before Uber’s board chose Dara Khosrowshahi to be the company’s new chief, there were power plays, negotiations for more leverage and wild swings in support.

State of the Art: Uber’s C.E.O. Choice Faces a Question of Ambitions

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/28/technology/uber-new-ceo.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 30, 2017 at 02:27AM

Under its co-founder Travis Kalanick, Uber set out to revolutionize modern transportation. Its new C.E.O. may have a smaller, less risky vision.

There’s a Pizza Delivery in Ford’s Future, by Driverless Car

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/29/business/ford-driverless-pizza-delivery-dominos.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 30, 2017 at 01:12AM

The automaker is showcasing its autonomous-vehicle technology with a trial of Domino’s deliveries in Ann Arbor, Mich.

A Brief Guide to the Newer Reservation Apps

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/29/dining/restaurant-reservation-apps.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 29, 2017 at 10:08PM

OpenTable is facing a stiff challenge from several rivals seeking to focus on special niches.

Tech Tip: Go Bold (or Italics) With Gmail Formatting Options

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/29/technology/personaltech/go-bold-or-italics-with-gmail-formatting-options.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 29, 2017 at 04:00PM

Google made it easy to hide the text-styling tool bar in the New Message window, but you can get it back quickly if you need it.

The Getaway: Your Vacation: Printed, Framed and Delivered to Your Door

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/25/travel/travel-photography-prints-online-mat-frame.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 29, 2017 at 12:00PM

One-stop shops to print and frame your digital travel photos without the hassle, and at prices that won’t bust your budget.

Article: The Truth About Teens and Their Social Media Habits

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Truth-About-Teens-Their-Social-Media-Habits/1016415
August 31, 2017 at 07:01AM

Like most adults, marketers do their best to understand teens, but it&rsquo;s not easy to follow their changing digital habits and preferences. Twenty-year-old Tiffany Zhong, founder of marketing research firm Zebra Intelligence, shares a first-hand perspective on teens' social media usage.

Newsroom: Retail to Drive UK Digital Ad Spend Through 2018

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom/index.php/retail-drive-uk-digital-ad-spend-2018/
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

<p>London, UK (30 August 2017) — The UK&#8217;s largest industry sector for digital ad spending—retail—will drive the country&#8217;s overall digital ad spending gains through 2018, according to eMarketer&#8217;s first ever [&#8230;]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom/index.php/retail-drive-uk-digital-ad-spend-2018/">Retail to Drive UK Digital Ad Spend Through 2018</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom">eMarketer Newsroom</a>.</p>

Article: Is Artificial Intelligence After Marketers' Jobs?

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Artificial-Intelligence-After-Marketers-Jobs/1016405
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Chaitanya Chandrasekar, CEO and co-founder of predictive advertising platform QuanticMind, describes the impact artificial intelligence is having on marketing technology.

Article: Advertisers Want Programmatic Tech Players to Fight Fake News

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Advertisers-Want-Programmatic-Tech-Players-Fight-Fake-News/1016406
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Concerned about the fake news that runs rampant online, programmatic advertising decision-makers in North America are taking measures to ensure their ads don&rsquo;t appear on questionable sites.

Article: Android Regains the Throne in Australia

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Android-Regains-Throne-Australia/1016407
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Shipments of Android smartphones dominated Australia in the second quarter of the year, thanks to the launch of new devices running the OS.

Article: BBC Dominates UK Market for Desktop News Consumers

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/BBC-Dominates-UK-Market-Desktop-News-Consumers/1016408
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

UK desktop and laptop users read more online news content from the BBC than any other major publisher. But other UK news providers rely more on social and search to draw eyeballs.

Article: For SVOD Services, Password Sharing Might Be More Common than You Think

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/SVOD-Services-Password-Sharing-Might-More-Common-than-You-Think/1016409
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Over a third of SVOD subscribers in the US share their passwords, but nearly 60% say they would buy subscriptions if that was no longer an option.

Tech Tip: Apps to Provide Peace of Mind With a Teenager Behind the Wheel

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/31/technology/personaltech/apps-teenager-driver.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 31, 2017 at 05:02PM

Keeping tabs on a young new driver is easier than it used to be, thanks to several new apps and services intended for nervous parents.

Newsroom: Retail to Drive UK Digital Ad Spend Through 2018

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom/index.php/retail-drive-uk-digital-ad-spend-2018/
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

<p>London, UK (30 August 2017) — The UK&#8217;s largest industry sector for digital ad spending—retail—will drive the country&#8217;s overall digital ad spending gains through 2018, according to eMarketer&#8217;s first ever [&#8230;]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom/index.php/retail-drive-uk-digital-ad-spend-2018/">Retail to Drive UK Digital Ad Spend Through 2018</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom">eMarketer Newsroom</a>.</p>

Toshiba Misses Deadline to Find a Buyer for Its Chip Business

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/31/business/dealbook/toshiba-semiconductors-microchip-western-digital.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 31, 2017 at 02:13PM

The embattled Japanese company said it needed more time to choose an outside investor who could provide it with badly needed cash to cover losses elsewhere.

Kalanick’s Feud With Benchmark Goes to Arbitration for Now, Judge Rules

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/technology/kalanick-benchmark-uber-delaware.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 31, 2017 at 12:38AM

The ruling is a partial victory for Travis Kalanick, Uber’s former C.E.O., who has been sued by Benchmark, an investor in the ride-hailing company.

How ‘Doxxing’ Became a Mainstream Tool in the Culture Wars

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/technology/doxxing-protests.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 30, 2017 at 12:00PM

Identifying extremist activists and revealing their personal information has become a bit of a sport on the internet. Some worry about mistakes and the permanent stigma of online shaming.

Google Critic Ousted From Think Tank Funded by the Tech Giant

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/us/politics/eric-schmidt-google-new-america.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 30, 2017 at 12:00PM

When the New America Foundation praised a large fine levied on Google, the people behind the statement were exiled.

With a Simple DNA Test, Family Histories Are Rewritten

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/28/science/dna-tests-ancestry.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 29, 2017 at 04:05AM

Widespread DNA testing has shed light on the ancestry of millions of Americans. But these services have limitations, and the results can be uncertain.

‘Cortana, Open Alexa,’ Amazon Says. And Microsoft Agrees.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/technology/amazon-alexa-microsoft-cortana.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 30, 2017 at 10:00AM

In an unusual partnership, Amazon and Microsoft are working together to extend the abilities of their voice-controlled digital assistants.

Article: Is Artificial Intelligence After Marketers' Jobs?

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Artificial-Intelligence-After-Marketers-Jobs/1016405
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Chaitanya Chandrasekar, CEO and co-founder of predictive advertising platform QuanticMind, describes the impact artificial intelligence is having on marketing technology.

Article: Advertisers Want Programmatic Tech Players to Fight Fake News

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Advertisers-Want-Programmatic-Tech-Players-Fight-Fake-News/1016406
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Concerned about the fake news that runs rampant online, programmatic advertising decision-makers in North America are taking measures to ensure their ads don&rsquo;t appear on questionable sites.

Article: Android Regains the Throne in Australia

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Android-Regains-Throne-Australia/1016407
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Shipments of Android smartphones dominated Australia in the second quarter of the year, thanks to the launch of new devices running the OS.

Article: BBC Dominates UK Market for Desktop News Consumers

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/BBC-Dominates-UK-Market-Desktop-News-Consumers/1016408
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

UK desktop and laptop users read more online news content from the BBC than any other major publisher. But other UK news providers rely more on social and search to draw eyeballs.

Article: For SVOD Services, Password Sharing Might Be More Common than You Think

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/SVOD-Services-Password-Sharing-Might-More-Common-than-You-Think/1016409
August 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Over a third of SVOD subscribers in the US share their passwords, but nearly 60% say they would buy subscriptions if that was no longer an option.

There’s a Pizza Delivery in Ford’s Future, by Driverless Car

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/29/business/ford-driverless-pizza-delivery-dominos.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 30, 2017 at 01:12AM

The automaker is showcasing its autonomous-vehicle technology with a trial of Domino’s deliveries in Ann Arbor, Mich.

OpenTable Began a Revolution. Now It’s a Power Under Siege.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/29/dining/opentable-restaurant-reservations.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 29, 2017 at 08:32PM

Nearly 20 years after it changed the way we make restaurant reservations, the company and the new sector it created are still struggling.

A Brief Guide to the Newer Reservation Apps

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/29/dining/restaurant-reservation-apps.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 29, 2017 at 07:08PM

OpenTable is facing a stiff challenge from several rivals seeking to focus on special niches.

Tech Tip: Go Bold (or Italics) With Gmail Formatting Options

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/29/technology/personaltech/go-bold-or-italics-with-gmail-formatting-options.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
August 29, 2017 at 04:00PM

Google made it easy to hide the text-styling tool bar in the New Message window, but you can get it back quickly if you need it.

Article: Social Advertising Isn't Really Driving Conversions

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Social-Advertising-Isnt-Really-Driving-Conversions/1016400
August 29, 2017 at 07:01AM

A recent study of US internet users found that very few have made a purchase based on ads they saw on social platforms, like Facebook or Snapchat.

Article: China's JD.com Eyes Indonesia with Investment of Go-Jek

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Chinas-JDcom-Eyes-Indonesia-with-Investment-of-Go-Jek/1016401
August 29, 2017 at 07:01AM

Tech firms in China continue reaching into Southeast Asia to keep their growth on the upswing. This time it&rsquo;s ride-hailing firm Go-Jek benefitting from JD.com&rsquo;s largesse.

Article: Brand Safety Concerns Rising Among Europe's Programmatic Ad Sellers

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Brand-Safety-Concerns-Rising-Among-Europes-Programmatic-Ad-Sellers/1016403
August 29, 2017 at 07:01AM

Brand safety remains a primary concern among programmatic ad buyers in Central and Eastern Europe, and is a rising anxiety for ad sellers, according to a recent study by ad tech firm TailWind.

Article: For Many Marketers, Email Is Still King

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Many-Marketers-Email-Still-King/1016393
August 28, 2017 at 07:01AM

Email remains an extremely reliable and popular way for brands to communicate with their audience, with an enviable return on investment. Though there are few signs of adoption waning, many marketers are working to head off future problems of relevancy by embracing sophisticated data practices and emerging technologies.

Article: China's Alipay Is Moving Aggressively Into Foreign Markets

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Chinas-Alipay-Moving-Aggressively-Foreign-Markets/1016394
August 28, 2017 at 07:01AM

China&rsquo;s digital payment platform Alipay hopes to duplicate its success overseas by targeting international tourists and partnering with foreign payment processors and other businesses.

Article: Mobile Commerce Use Growing in Germany

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Mobile-Commerce-Use-Growing-Germany/1016395
August 28, 2017 at 07:01AM

Desktop and laptop computers continue to be the device of choice for ecommerce activity in Germany, but use of smartphones and tablets for online shopping continues to rise, according to Mintel&rsquo;s latest look at the country&rsquo;s ecommerce preferences.