Augmented and virtual reality are hot topics right now, especially in the advertising and marketing worlds. However, it isn’t always clear to everyone how it can be used to better our lives. It will definitely affect the trajectory of how we use technology, but exactly how is still uncertain to a lot of people. So, we asked […]

A third of custom-content marketers increased spending this year compared to last year, while 53% are spending about the same and only 8% are spending less, according to new research conducted late last month of more than 300 marketers. The research, conducted by the New York City-based business-intelligence firm Advertiser Perceptions specifically for this website […]

An idyllic Cornish beach has been criticised for the placement of a rock out at sea. From Ben Nevis being ‘too high’ and the Louvre being ‘not very interesting’, finicky visitor reviews are now commonplace Lusty Glaze beach in Newquay, Cornwall, might have been 2017’s beach of the year, but it has a long way to […]

A glorious muddle of lamb, roasted aubergine, Middle Eastern spices and crisp chickpeas Last year I was at Breddo’s, an extremely good taqueria in London’s Soho, and found myself ordering the crab nachos. They were superb, and reminded me why deviations from “authentic” recipes are not always a bad thing. El pastor, an exquisite street-food […]

LONDON  – U.S. fashion group Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (KORS.N) has agreed to take control of Italy’s Versace, three sources familiar with the matter said on Monday, adding that an official announcement would be made this week. Michael Kors has made no secret of its ambition to grow its portfolio of high-end brands after swooping […]

Don’t “fake it until you make it.” Just make it. As you’re reading this, there are customers all over the world buying products and services, joining programs and hiring entrepreneurs. Internet access, social media, software and new ways of reaching customers have created an interesting opportunity for hungry entrepreneurs. I don’t know how business is going for you. […]

Coca-Cola considers entering Cannabis, the NYPD is still making arrests, and South Africa makes history Coca Cola Considers Cannabis Coca Cola is the latest beverage company expressing interest in entering the cannabis industry. A spokesperson from the soda giant said that they’re eyeing the growth of CBD as an ingredient. Pot stocks trended higher after the […]

Edinburgh’s landmark clock tower has been responsible for keeping commuters and travellers on time for more than a century – and yet it is never correct. Arrive in Edinburgh on any given day and there are certain things you can guarantee. The fairy-tale Gothic of the royal castle, built on an extinct volcanic plug. The […]

You can’t get potential token-buyers to trust you overnight. As the old saying goes, trust is earned. As the SEC comes closer and closer to a crackdown on the “utility” tokens that function as unregistered securities, a new breed of token is emerging: the security token, backed by real-world assets, and fully SEC-compliant. Securities-backed tokens […]

The troubled US bank Wells Fargo is planning a steep reduction of staff that could affect more than 26,000 people. The firm said it expects headcount to decline by 5% to 10% over the next three years, through a combination of cuts and regular attrition. The move is part of an effort to make the […]