With today’s economic environment driving consumers into the money-saving mode, e-commerce retailers must double down on targeted communications to ensure their mobile content is as personalized as possible without underestimating the power of a single inappropriate or misaligned message. Mobile engagement platform Vibes and Industry Dive surveyed a broad range of 1,001 mobile-centric consumers in …
A gang of big banks, including Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase, are reportedly preparing to launch a digital wallet product to compete with those offered by tech heavyweights Apple, Google, and PayPal. The bank wallet — which is being developed by Early Warning Services (EWS), a bank-owned enterprise that operates the money …
MediaTek’s brand is often associated with affordable, budgeted, Android phones. However, the company has made incremental inroads into the more premium, high-performance models. The launch of the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset is a potent step in that direction. Like all smartphone chips, the Dimensity 9200 is a system on a chip (SoC), which means it …
It has been 15 years since Amazon debuted the first Kindle, introducing many readers to the benefits of electronic paper (e-ink) technology, including long battery life and excellent sunlight readability. Over the years the displays improved but still exhibited drawbacks such as screen ghosting, where a light version of the previous screen image can be …
There is a lot of work going into creating the next generation of the web. Most of it is focused on the concept that, rather than traditional web pages, we’ll have a very different experience that is far more immersive. Let’s call it “Web 3D.” I had a chance to talk with Nvidia’s CEO Jensen …
Last week Apple launched new iPhones with several interesting new features. One feature reports if you have been in an accident (assuming your phone can connect), and another connects the phone to a satellite in a very limited way for those times when a cellular tower is out of range. Starlink and T-Mobile are publicizing …
Apple refreshed its iPhone, Watch and AirPods product lines at an online event Wednesday, as well as introducing a new Ultra watch for activity in challenging environments. The Apple Watch Ultra is designed to operate in extreme cold and hot environments, as well as under 130 feet of water. It’s housed in a rugged titanium …
Apple’s 2022 Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday revealed the company’s latest versions of its mobile and desktop operating systems at the kickoff of its annual week-long virtual high-tech show targeting developers and the Apple consumer experience. The event showcased Apple’s major software updates to iOS 16, as well as updates to iPadOS, macOS for the …
Isolation from friends and other factors during the pandemic contributed to a significant increase in screen use by tweens and teens from pre-pandemic levels. Common Sense Media — a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families — in March released a detailed report showing that screen use in 2021 increased …
The InnoView 15.6″ 4K HDR touchscreen portable monitor is a superior accessory for productivity and entertainment on your desktop and mobile devices. It checks nearly all the boxes for performance and usefulness. Portable screens are often more of a hassle to use than they are a convenience, especially when traveling. They also do not usually …