Archive

Year: 2015

  • TechMunch: 4 Technology Predictions for 2016

    December 16, 2015

    Are you ready for 2016’s big technology trends? If you’ve been giving more thought to your office Christmas party than the world of technology, then we’ve got you covered. From wearables to big data we’ve got all you need to know about the big four trends that are set to shake up 2016. Wearables break in to enterprise Prepare yourself for an influx of wearable technology – it’s coming from every direction. IDTechEX have estimated...

  • Abstract Digest #20

    December 4, 2015

    Welcome to another issue of Abstract Digest, we source the week’s best news, the best stories, the best design, and sprinkle it with a dash of funny to create the only list you need to read this week!   Future Gates, Zuckerberg and Bezos invest in huge clean energy fund. Can we be persuaded to pay for online news? Google Glass could come back with a less intrusive, flexible design. New Samsung patents show a...

  • Could James Bond be James Bond Without Technology?

    December 1, 2015

    Throughout James Bond’s career as a 007 agent, he’s had many different pieces of kit to help him get the job done, though some might have been a bit questionable; from the water sphere that allowed Bond to walk on water in Diamonds are Forever, to a fake nipple, in The Man With The Golden Gun.  These gadgets often get Bond out of trouble, but how would he fare without them? When Bond used technology...

  • The Authenticity Gap 2015

    November 30, 2015

    We have just released our 2015 Authenticity Gap report which explores the importance of authentic communications and measures the performance of different sectors against our Nine Drivers of Authenticity. You can read the full executive summary here. Visit CenterOnReputation.com for different industry category studies, insights from leaders in the industries and the opportunity to pull additional industry or company-specific reports. You’ll also find other information from across the industry on topics related to brand and reputation. You can engage with...

  • Abstract Digest #19

    November 27, 2015

    Welcome to Abstract Digest, a look at this week’s top news, top trending and stuff that made us laugh.   Future How brands are moving on from lads’ mag culture. Facebook offers holiday targeting to brands. Google's made several 'Star Wars' VR experiences for Cardboard. Trident 'could be rendered obsolete by hackers'. Your future smartphone's screen will hardly need any power. A wristband concept to detect the nutritional value in your food. Google reveals the...

  • The Autumn Statement Summary

    November 26, 2015

    George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, yesterday set out his spending plans for the next five years, as well as updating Parliament on the state of the economy and the Government’s economic plans following the Summer Budget. Ahead of the Spending Review, the two most contentious and politically sensitive issues were the Chancellor’s proposed cuts to tax credits and cuts to police budgets. In a hugely significant move, the Chancellor has now announced that...

  • British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium’s London Visit

    November 24, 2015

    The British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium recently posted a blog about their London Visit held in early November. They've kindly allowed us to repost it here on our blog. You can find the original post here. This week, James Pearson – Business and Trade Executive at the British Chamber gives us a report of the goings on at this year’s London Visit at the start of the month. The Visit included keynote speeches from...

  • Abstract Digest #18

    November 20, 2015

    Welcome to the highlights of this week's news!   Future Pop-up sensor would give robot surgeons a sense of touch. A site tracking the Canadian PM's promises. Welsh government in drive to recruit junior doctors from England. Google reportedly working on a new wearable device that isn’t Glass. Coming soon: Temporarily freckle yourself LED implants could ease your pain. Ralph Lauren starts testing interactive fitting rooms in NYC. Are ingestible sensors the future of healthtech?...

  • Cybercrime: not a case of ‘if’ but ‘when’

    November 19, 2015

    As UK online shoppers brace themselves for what experts are dubbing ‘the biggest cybercrime Christmas of all time’, it seems almost inevitable that as a consumer, your online personal details will be hacked at some point. In the past year alone, TalkTalk, Vodafone, Experian, Mumsnet, Moonpig and Morrison’s are just a few of the big names that have fallen victim to cyber criminals. In fact, the actual scale of the problem spans much wider than...

  • Abstract Digest #17

    November 13, 2015

    Abstract Digest is a collection of this week’s best in news, creativity and business. Let us know on Twitter if we missed any better stories!   Future Could desert crops become the new sustainable dinner? Portable particle accelerators may soon become reality. Shouldn't smartphones have a passport app? Driverless buses set to hit public roads for the first time in Switzerland next year. FB Video: What will happen in 2016? 30 journalists predict the future...