Facebook rebrands to Meta, so what does this mean?
In Mark Zuckerberg’s pursuit of a universe where digital worlds and reality collide, he has renamed Facebook to Meta. So what does this actually mean?
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In Mark Zuckerberg’s pursuit of a universe where digital worlds and reality collide, he has renamed Facebook to Meta. So what does this actually mean?
Despite the recent whistleblower scandal, Facebook generated “better-than-expected” revenue this quarter, totalling US$9bn.
According to a trusted source obtained by The Verge, Facebook is going to rebrand itself.
The Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen, has revealed that Facebook harms children and is damaging democracy.
Mark Zuckerberg has apologized for the 6-hour “disruption” to Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp.
Facebook has launched two new products: portable Portal Go and the next-gen Portal+.
Facebook and Ray-Ban’s smart glasses, Ray-Ban Stories, pose ethical and privacy-related concerns.
The collaboration enables researchers to advance Habitat, Facebook AI’s simulation platform for research in Embodied AI, to help robots better understand and interact with the physical world.
Lithuania’s first and only unicorn, Vinted, has had an increase in valuation to US$4.5bn. Top Business Tech takes a closer look at the online marketplace.
Australia make Google and Facebook pay for news
Lawyers, academics, clinicians, privacy campaigners, children’s rights advocates, environmental groups issue joint letter demanding major tech firms turn off targeted advertising to under 18s.
A class-action lawsuit has been filed this week against controversial start-up Clearview AI. The company has scraped billions of images from social networks like Facebook and Youtube for their facial recognition app.
Facebook has announced that it will tackle the rise of problematic deepfakes on the site
Facebook has announced that as many as 100 software developers may have improperly accessed and stored user data, including profile pictures and names.
Libra has lost five key backers in just one day, dealing a huge blow to the fledgeling cryptocurrency and leaving it without a US payment processor
At an event this September, Facebook and Oculus unveiled Horizon, a new virtual reality world which allows users to immerse themselves in a digital environment
Rumours have begun circulating around Facebook’s possible partnership with Ray-Ban. The two companies are believed to be working on a pair of augmented reality glasses.
Facebook has announced a plan to form an independent “oversight” board in order to moderate the social network.
Hundreds of millions of phone numbers from the accounts of Facebook users have been found online, putting more pressure on the social network
Twitter and Facebook have blocked Chinese news media from advertising on their platforms. Both sites say they’re putting a stop to a campaign of misinformation.
Researchers at Facebook are teaching an artificial intelligence to play Minecraft.
Facebook and Twitter are tackling China’s attempt to spread disinformation. The social media networks have announced that they’re working to remove a vast campaign targeting the events in Hong Kong
Facebook has claimed that it has paid external human contractors to listen to recordings of users without their knowledge.
Facebook has announced its latest project: a mind-reading device. Can they be trusted with our deepest thoughts?
“We lived on farms, then we lived in cities and now we’re going to live on the internet,” was a premonition from a movie about Facebook. Is it coming true?
What the metaverse and AI have in common is that they pose strategic questions to companies. Everytime a new ‘hot’ tech trend emerges, business leaders need to parse whether it is simply hype or a solution that provides a clear commercial opportunity which will require investment to realise.
With the metaverse, it becomes possible for consumers to visit their favourite retailer, get real-time inspiration depending on their requirement (be it an upcoming wedding, a holiday), and make a purchase after virtually trying on a new look. The same goes for people using the metaverse at home to view products in 3D and true to scale in their home. The result is a new opportunity to create an exciting, hassle-free virtual shopping trip that transcends physical boundaries.
With the metaverse, it becomes possible for consumers to visit their favourite retailer, get real-time inspiration depending on their requirement (be it an upcoming wedding, a holiday), and make a purchase after virtually trying on a new look. The same goes for people using the metaverse at home to view products in 3D and true to scale in their home. The result is a new opportunity to create an exciting, hassle-free virtual shopping trip that transcends physical boundaries.
Jason Foster, CEO and Founder, Cynozure.
Crypto wallets get hacked more often than you think, and that’s not because the technology underlying them is not safe (although it would be wise to assume that it’s not indestructible but because malicious actors have found top-notch methods to compromise accounts and steal coins. Needless to say, you need to employ the best practices in order to safeguard your treasured assets.
The first thing we need to understand is that the metaverse does not live or die by what Zuckerberg does. In fact, the metaverse is better defined as the ultimate goal of a whole suite of virtual and augmented reality propositions that will change how we interact online. In fact, if Meta’s metaverse comes into fruition, it is highly unlikely to be the only one.
If you’re a marketer it’s more important than ever before to prove value. The best way to do this is to expand your digital skillset. Not only does this help to make you more indispensable to your current employer, it also, should the worst happen, will significantly improve your chances of getting a new job quickly.
You are almost certainly very familiar with WhatsApp. Maybe you’re one of the two billion people on the planet who use the Meta/Facebook-owned messaging service on a daily basis?
Third party data access will soon be a thing of the past, so how can marketers adapt?
According to recent research* 6 out of 10 small business owners admit they don’t use social platforms to boost their customer base due to a lack of knowledge and concern they might actually damage their brand.
For employees, remote working provides far greater work/life balance and fits the requirements of modern workers much better.
This has all given rise to globally distributed workforces. But managing such a workforce can be challenging. Here are our five main tips on doing so successfully.
Greg Hanson, VP of EMEA and LATAM, Informatica, shares why businesses should strive to be data custodians, not owners, and the steps they can take to get there.
William Gamble, Global Privacy and Cyber Security Compliance Consultant at IT Governance USA, shares how the privacy implications of Dobbs vs jackson Women’s Helath Organizaton.
Amongst all of the upward trajectory surrounding the metaverse, it’s easy for early-stage companies to get swept up in the overwhelm and believe that they need to incorporate this into their strategies. What’s needed, however, is a return to implementable video marketing models, and a refined strategy incorporating the value of video and immersive technology, before companies even begin to utter the word “metaverse” as a potential revenue stream.
A cloud estate needs appropriate cloud security in place, then it needs constant monitoring and analysis to ensure it stays secure.
Learn about the different types of online communities, and find out how to launch a community marketing strategy.
The world we live in is constantly changing, and the unseen networks we all rely on are more important than ever. From smart homes to healthcare tracking, communication between machines is a constant.
Luxtripper is an award-winning luxury travel company specialising in experiential, multi-destination and adventure travel across the world’s most exotic destinations. Set up in 2015 by CEO Nena Chaletzos, the business has created its own innovative technology that can match customers to destinations in seconds, and build bespoke itineraries tailored to their exacting requirements. With a team of 130 based across the UK and India, the social-focused business has since become one of the world’s most influential travel brands on Facebook and Instagram
Future Lab returns to Goodwood Festival of Speed for 2022 with its largest line-up to date
Presented by Randox, the exhibit will showcase technology for a better future
If data isn’t analysed in the right way, it’s impossible to understand your customers. Which means if you can’t understand them, you can’t reach them. So, if data is good, more data must be better, right? Not necessarily.
Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering services and solutions, today announces a strategic partnership with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) – one of the most preferred digital telco in Indonesia.
API security solutions often only address part of the problem, impelling Cequence Security to introduce Unified API Protection. The company has also simultaneously launched API Spyder, an API attack surface detection tool.
API security solutions often only address part of the problem, impelling Cequence Security to introduce Unified API Protection. The company has also simultaneously launched API Spyder, an API attack surface detection tool.
As 2FA & MFA use is on the rise, Jason Kent, director at UK-based enterprise IT solutions company, Open Seas, explores whether app authenticators are safer than physical keys.
Xactly, the leader in intelligent revenue solutions, announced a rapid increase in adoption of its Intelligent Revenue Platform (IRP), fueling strong growth in the first quarter. Half of the company’s largest deals were driven by customers expanding beyond traditional Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) and Sales Performance Management (SPM) solutions.
Global creator company Jellysmack demonstrates its commitment to international expansion and best-in-class tech with the hiring of seasoned executive Thierry Bedos as Chief Technology Officer. Bedos brings over 25 years of experience and deep knowledge of growing multi-billion dollar tech businesses.
Netskope describes itself as the best-of-breed security product and made a bold statement that legacy systems simply won’t cut it for the cloud future
Insider, a leader in cross-channel customer personalization experiences, has recently announced a $121 million Series D funding round valued at $1.22 billion. Other investors that joined funding included the likes of Sequoia, Riverwood Capital, 212, Wamda Capital, Esas Private Equity, and Endeavor Catalyst.
Steve Whiter, Director, Appurity looks at forms of communication, the security risks involved, and how this has evolved.
We look at the various ways in which the Metaverse will change the workplace and the way businesses operate, with comments from Phil Perry, head of UK & Ireland at Zoom and James Morris-Manuel, EMEA MD at Matterport.
Anthony Lamoureux, CEO of Velocity Smart, a global provider of smart locker solutions, comments on the future of the metaverse and how it will work with businesses.
Roger Hamilton explores the Metaverse and looks at how it is already impacting our world today.
Dario Betti, CEO of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum informs us on the impact of the pandemic and how it has energized the move towards mobile and personal solutions in 2022.
Genus Artificial Intelligence looks at the e-commerce sector and how it continues to expand with the pandemic acting as the main catalyst as the sector strived to fulfill the changing consumer behavior.
Global Kaspersky research unveils that 30% of healthcare providers have experienced cases where their employees compromised customers’ personal information during remote consultations.
We look into the possible reasons why the tech giant Apple would refuse to be involved in the Metaverse.
David Wang, Vice President of Product Marketing at Imply, shares his 2022 predictions of the rise of a new analytics hero.
Experts at Lickd have revealed what the metaverse and Web 3.0 could mean for those who create content for a living.
Tbtech looks into the recent discovery that not all encrypted messages are as safe as everyone thought, and the methods users can take to maintain privacy.
Ian Lowe, Head of Industry Solutions EMEA at Okta, explores the technology behind vaccine passports and how this could be replicated to create validation methods by authenticating identity, qualifications, and skills and improving workplace security.
We investigate the subject of race equality, accessibility, and experience with Meta (formerly Facebook).
We take a closer look at the reasons for Jack Dorsey’s resignation from Twitter
We look at how AI has become the new buzzword in the retail industry.
With a week to go until Black Friday, we hear from experts who discuss the value of data collection and the importance of considering a holistic approach to digital transformation.
NFTs have been popping up all over the web since 2015 on the Ethereum blockchain. Since then, NFTs value has exceeded over $2 billion during the first quarter of 2021, and honestly, it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop anytime soon.
The ancient English city has transformed into one of Europe’s leading tech hubs, and a hotbed for startups. But are the comparisons with Silicon Valley valid? Dr Tim Guilliams, Co-Founder and CEO of Healx, explores the answer.
Top Business Tech caught up with the Sales & Marketing Director for Britannic Technologies, Jonathan Sharp, who takes us on a deep dive into the world of bots, and their value to businesses today.
With new and exciting AI products coming out every week, what ethical issues do companies need to consider before creating new AI devices or implementing them in the workplace.
Greg Roach, CTO of Spinview, discusses how immersive technology enables businesses to test current processes, run synthetic scenarios, access insights and data, thereby allowing them to make better decisions, enhance operations, and drive higher efficiencies.
Six in 10 Gen Zs will do their Black Friday and Christmas shopping using ‘alternative’ methods such as Pinterest, TikTok and Alexa this year.
Geoff Bibby, CMO, Zix Corporation, looks at the big tech’s obsession with the metaverse and why organizations should be focussing more on doubling down on security, particularly in the email space.
Stewart Boutcher, CTO and Data Lead at Beacon, examines how click fraud – which was already a serious threat to companies engaged in digital marketing prior to the pandemic – has worsened considerably in its wake. He seeks to provide a forecast on how the situation is likely to evolve overtime, and advice on what businesses can do to mitigate the risks.
Dominik Samociuk, Cyber Security Manager at Future Processing, advises how beck to tackle fake news in the marketplace.
Dr. Mahendra Samarawickrama, Senior Manager, Data Science and Analytics at Australian Red Cross, discusses how data science and AI can be leveraged to improve social justice and sustainability.
Peter Ruffley, CEO at Zizo, explores the five key steps that businesses must consider, in order to become truly data driven and achieve the most value from IoT.
James Morris-Manuel, EMEA Managing Director of Matterport, explores why the metaverse: virtual replica of the built world, made up of billions of digital twins, will fundamentally change how we experience, interact with, and analyse the space around us.
Top Business Tech held caught up with Cybersecurity Specialist for ESET, Jake Moore, who emphasizes the need for a cybersecurity culture in the workplace.
With coronavirus restrictions now lifted, there is no bigger trend than the shift many businesses make to a hybrid working model. Sherif Choudhry, a Managing Partner at BCG Platinion, looks at the fear of automation, the need for a human-centric approach, and how technology can foster new relationships.
Top Business Tech’s September webinar will discuss the evolution of technology, how this has impacted Gen Z, and in turn, the modern workplace.
Alex Kindred, car insurance expert at Confused.com highlights five of the most common types of online car scams and the signs customers should look out for to avoid being targeted.
While we thrive in the golden age of technology, where breakthroughs are being made across all sectors, John Galpin, Co-Founder, Design by Structure, urges us to take a moment to consider the failure behind the success that have driven such innovation.
Top Business Tech looks back over its first webinar, ‘Cybersecurity: Fighting back with AI’, and shares what’s in store at our next event!
Zoom has announced that it is preparing for a hybrid approach to return to the workplace, strategically mixing remote and in-office work.
Bob Gilbert, VP, Security Cloud GTM Strategy and Chief Evangelist, Netskope, discusses the complicated relationship between network and security, and how Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) can mitigate can ease this struggle.
The past 18 months have been tough for B2B marketers. While it may be easy to blame struggling marketing efforts on the pandemic, or the squeezed budgets that have resulted from it, the truth is that some tactics are becoming outdated, ineffective, and in need of a refresh.
Communities and forums have traditionally been seen as a B2C marketing tactic, providing a space for brand advocates and a way for customers to self-serve when they need support. But digital communities have seen a resurgence in recent months, and some of the most successful have been for a B2B audience.
Google employees could face a vaccine mandate if they return to the office, and pay cuts if they move to permanent remote work.
SolarWinds IT Trends Report 2021: Building a Secure Future examines how technology professionals perceive the evolving state of risk in today’s business environment following the internal impact of COVID-19 IT policies and exposure to external breaches
Tamas Kadar, founder and CEO, SEON looks at how businesses can effectively implement remote work.
Apple has remained hardline in its plans for employees to return to the office in September, causing outrage amongst employees.
Corinium Intelligence’s Data & Analytics Live: Europe will run from 22-23 June 2021. Top Business Tech brings you the low down of the event.
David Gevorkian, CEO at Be Accessible Inc, discusses the impact that Artificial Intelligence has had on making the web more accessible to individuals with impairments and disabilities.
Following an internal email from Facebook being exposed, revealing that the social media platform believes the best approach is to normalise data leaks, Andrea Babbs, UK General Manager, VIPRE SafeSend, emphasises how worrying this statement is, as to give businesses an excuse to no longer invest time, money and effort in data security is a dangerous step in the wrong direction.
Berlin-based Mobius Labs gives computer vision an edge by fostering innovation in the middle of a pandemic. Its CEO and co-founder, Appu Shaji, joins us as we continue our Scaleup Spotlight to discuss how his team is making visual AI ready for mass adoption.
In the Scaleup Spotlight this week is Victor Trokoudes, CEO and co-founder of Plum, a fast-growing Fintech that’s on a mission to build lifetime wealth for all.
Temenos Welcomes Industry Leaders and Rising Stars of Fintech to Make Banking Better, Together at TCF Online 2021
Vodafone and Enterprise Nation are launching a new package of free digital skills training for 100,000 UK small businesses, helping them to navigate a digitally transformed post-Covid business landscape.
New research from FourthRev reveals over half of UK businesses are concerned about missing out on key strategic deliverables as a result of digital skills shortages.
Philippe Delorme, Executive Vice President of Energy Management at Schneider Electric, prioritises the solutions to combat global warming.
After six months of waiting, Apple iOS 14.5 has landed, but a number of institutions are not pleased. Top Business Tech takes a closer look.
In this age of extreme uncertainty, it can be reassuring to understand that the challenges we face today are not unique and that humans have always had to change and innovate in order to progress.
Modulr, a leading Payments-as-a-Service applications programming interface (API) platform, has secured new investment from FIS Ventures, the corporate venture arm of global financial technology leader FIS, for an undisclosed amount.
Xactly, the leader in revenue intelligence solutions, published its State of Global Enterprise Sales Performance report, which quantifies the disruptions that challenged sales organizations over the past year and demonstrates how the industry is preparing for the future.
During 2020 and 2021, we’ve seen nostalgia everywhere. It makes sense, right? There’s no better time to pine for the past and relive happy memories than when we’re stuck at home during lockdown.
Xactly Revenue Intelligence Platform migrates to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in Germany, fueling its projected global momentum
In today’s world, it’s harder than ever to find and retain talent. The jobs market is crowded with both employers and job seekers, making it tricky to stand out and find the right people for your business.
Mary Urquhart, Senior Contact Centre Manager at PFS highlights why it is key for brands to scale up their operations and prioritise customer service.
In our latest Founder Feature, we’re talking to Glen Morgan, CEO & co-founder of isettled.
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Here we show you just what things are illegal online and how to stay out of trouble as you live your online life.
These efforts have the potential to not just drain available funds from a PPC campaign, but click fraud also makes the entire PPC campaign a completely fruitless expense for small companies as a result.
John Wilmot, CEO and founder at LeaseLoco shares three key ways the car purchasing experience for the consumer is changing for the better with the use of technology.
Yourkeys is the sales progression ‘Traccelerator’ for house builders and estate agents which ‘made history’ by achieving exchange of contracts on a repeatable basis in just 7 days.
InterDigital Inc. and WIOT at Northeastern University announce the first annual 6G Symposium.
Benji Vaughan discusses his ‘David vs Goliath’ startup journey in this week’s Founder Feature.
Award-winning entrepreneur Susan Kabani, founder of Ugenie, the private membership platform that empowers business communities with meaningful interactions, speaks to TBT for this week’s Founder Feature.
In a recent experiment, LOLA, AI-powered fake news and online harm detection tool developed by Exeter University, was found to pinpoint those responsible for cyberbullying Greta Thunberg on Twitter.
Philip Bridge, President at Ontrack, reflects on the work-from-home situation that many of us now face and reinforces the importance of data erasure services as businesses adapt to the new norm.
Digital footprint tracking is due to increase in law enforcement as major players are dropping the development of the facial recognition technology.
This month, we have been able to gain valuable insight into the realms of bot management and protection with the Netacea team.
Roger Camrass, Director of CIONET UK draws comparisons between the colonisation of the ‘New World’ five hundred years ago and the colonisation of the digital ‘New World’ today.
Benji Vaughan, CEO of Disciple Media outlines the ways social media has lost its original values of meaningful connections, warping into what it is today, seen as ‘the attention economy’.
Hastee CEO James Herbert explains how employers can assist workers living in a demanding, and on-demand world.
Remember Cambridge Analytica? It’s changed the way customer data is used worldwide.
New research during UK social distancing shows 52% want to cut the cord with generic platforms like Facebook and Instagram
“Times of immense tumult can be times of great ingenuity, promise and opportunity.” – Nigel Green
How networking can facilitate growth through access to the right people, information and ideas, as well as highlighting investment opportunities and funding advice.
Communication and collaboration in business is vital. So how can unified communications improve business productivity?
No matter the size of your company, everyone is susceptible to data breaches. Only by having security front of mind can organisations take the steps required to ensure their safety
With the end of the year fast approaching, industry leaders and experts contribute their predictions for 2020.
Sara Daqiq is a Developer at Okta. In this article, Sara looks at data bias and the importance of empowering and supporting women in STEM
Mick Bradley, VP EMEA at Arcserve, looks at the changing shape of business continuity and disaster recovery in 2020
We spoke with Alan Ranger, VP of Global Market Development at LivePerson, the global commerce and AI software company pioneering conversational commerce.
Nuke Goldstein, CTO of Celsius Network, writes about blockchain’s potential to unseat traditional, centralised services
Hong Kong students have developed a VR game which puts players on the frontline in the pro-democracy protests.
You’d keep your belongings safe when travelling, your privacy needs to be safe too. Using a VPN is the way to do just that. Find out why.
A patent filing has surfaced recently, containing drawings and information hinting at a possible smart ring.
Amazon aim to get Alexa out of the house by unveiling two new wearables, Echo Loop and Echo Frames.
Financial fraud is becoming an epidemic. Businesses are now facing even more sophisticated scams. Can AI be the best line of defence?
Smart home voice assistants are now in the spotlight for “listening in”, prompting new legislature in the US to offer consumers recourse for privacy violations
A fraudster has used AI-assisted speech synthesis to scam a company into wiring money to a third-party
EU officials have drafted plans for a technology company fund, to compete with giants in the US and China.
New research suggests that a multi-cloud future will require new innovations in cloud security as organisations favour many providers, increasing the risk of sensitive data disclosures
A former Amazon employee charged with stealing the data of American credit card company Capital One has also breached up to 30 more companies
Facebook has banned Hyp3r from delivering ads to Instagram, over fears of unlawful data collection
The internet is awash with fakes and forgeries. Deepfakes have accelerated mass-disinformation, which looks set to usurp fake news as the latest buzzword.
A hacker who obtained the names, addresses, phone numbers and birth dates of Capital One customers in the US and Canada has been arrested by the FBI.
When we think of applying technology for good, developing assistive tech should be first in line. These innovators are all pushing the boundaries of tech.
The “Banning of Cryptocurrency & Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2019” has been listed on the official Department of Economic Affairs website.
More and more businesses are relying on chatbots to offer a service. Are we losing the human touch, or will powerful AI mimic humans so well that we have no idea we’re talking to a bot?
With the proliferation of organisations relying on the storage and use of vast amounts of customer data, we’ve never been more at risk of having our details bared to the world.
Smart wearables are the next big consumer market. Innovation has staled as smartwatches become the dominant accessory. Now, companies set their sights on smart lenses.
Some believe that 5G is one of the biggest technological advancements of the decade. We speak to computer scientist, Reza Ganjavi, who passionately disagrees.
AI is everywhere. It makes decisions for us, influences us, and assists us. We know that it is powerful and accurate, but can it be creative?
Blockchain is favoured by many for its transparency and decentralisation. Could it be a legitimate option to build a more secure brand of social network?
Those free social networks you use are not entirely free. You’re paying for them, just not with money. Data is the currency, and they’re collecting a lot of it.
Cognitiv is the first marketing AI company to offer custom deep learning algorithms to its customers. We spoke to CEO and co-founder, Jeremy Fain.
Face recognition software is one of machine learning’s crowning glories. It can be used to unlock your phone or hunt criminals and it’s still in its infancy.
As human beings, we mentally separate digital from reality. The cloud has consequences though. Servers take up space. The internet has a carbon footprint.
There’s a chance that AI will help us to live forever. For now, however, the technology is stimulating significant advances in medicine and healthcare.
Netflix’s Black Mirror focuses on dystopian technology. In new episode Smithereens though, the attention was on the data social networks collect on their users.
Online presence is not what it used to be. The race to get online and on Google is over with some experts even forecasting companies could ditch their websites.
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With self-driving taxis and snow-melting pavements, Toronto’s waterfront was set to be the most technologically advanced smart city in the world.