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Data-driven predictions for 2015

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by on January 6, 2015 at 3:08 pm
Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web, Insider

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2015 will bring about big changes to e-commerce technology and the way that apps’ performance is measured. At SimilarWeb, we’ve been analyzing the data and here are our four predictions for the year ahead. Rankings and ratings data used in this articles has been collected directly from app stores. Web and Mobile Web and app data has been collected from our panel of millions of users who agree to share their data with us in exchange for free apps. Small shops will be powered by the big guys The e-commerce marketplace is taking off like never before, and it’s largely…

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Context-focused Wi-Fi Alliance competitor to iBeacons due to arrive in devices this year

Jan06
by on January 6, 2015 at 2:37 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider

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The Wi-Fi alliance used CES 2015 to show off the latest developments in beacon-like technology certification called Wi-Fi Aware, which promises to add more context to interactions with users. Announced today, the Wi-Fi Aware certification will allow compatible devices to do things like inform you if a colleague is in the same airport terminal, or perhaps a music player at a party will automatically arrange a track list according to the preferences of the people in the room. Or maybe it’ll just let you find someone close-by to challenge to some gaming fun. In fact, the organization said that the…

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TNW is looking for a Commissioning Editor and a London-based reporter – come join us!

Jan06
by on January 6, 2015 at 1:49 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, UK, Voice

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The new year brings new opportunities – could one of our current editorial vacancies be for you? Right now we have two spots available: one reporter role based in London and a Commissioning Editor spot. Reporter Location: London, UK You will have some experience under your belt and be able to report technology news to a professional standard while working remotely. Alongside a keen nose for a good news story, a healthy contact list and a general passion for tech, you will be happy working under pressure to break the biggest news from the biggest companies. You’ll also be required to attend launches and other…

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Get 95% off the Ultimate Game Developer Bundle

Jan06
by on January 6, 2015 at 1:05 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Design & Dev, Offers

Got a great idea for a new game? We’ve got just the thing to help you bring it to life. The Ultimate Game Developer Bundle will teach you everything you want to know about coding and building your own 2D and 3D games for desktops and mobile devices! With more than 30 hours of content, the Ultimate Game Developer Bundle includes seven courses by Udemy for you to learn to craft simple games like Flappy Bird without coding, build logic in a visual interface while creating your own 2D game, create mobile games with HTML5 and Cocos2d, understand the fundamentals…

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Gramofon’s Wi-Fi music player integrates Qualcomm AllPlay platform to add new services and features

Jan06
by on January 6, 2015 at 11:36 am
Posted In: Around the Web, CES, Gadgets, Insider, Product Updates

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If you’re not really interested in Apple’s AirPlay or have an old audio system that you want to connect to the internet with the minimum of fuss, the Gramofon is a simple and relatively cheap answer to that problem. Today the company announced support for Qualcomm’s AllPlay platform, opening the door to a wealth more streaming options and a couple of new features. Although users could already stream services like Spotify directly to their speakers using the Gramofon, the integration announced today also enables the use of apps like TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Rhapsody, Napster and other AllPlay-compatible options. In addition to adding new…

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