Number Crunch: Spotify
In the increasingly crowded world of music streaming, Spotify continues to stand tall in the face of competition from giant’s such as Apple. Today we’re looking at the plucky platform that’s music to the ears of millions of users. ....
26/10/2015
Facebook Messenger gets GIF search
26/10/2015 SMK Editor
Facebook loves tinkering with its products almost as much as Twitter does. The latest update: new GIF buttons for Messenger. Message in a bottle While there's been no official announcement, several Facebook chat and Messenger users have spied the new ....
Social Media Fail: Pepsi
23/10/2015 SMK Editor
Whatever your preference for cola-flavoured beverages, this social media misfire from Pepsi left a bad taste in the mouths of soccer fans. You can beat the feeling During the 2014 World Cup Pepsi Sweden launched a series of ads ahead of ....
Instagram's most popular places revealed
22/10/2015 SMK Editor
Restaurants, beaches at sunset, the Statue of Liberty: ever wonder where the most popular places to take Instagram snaps are? Now an interactive chart can show you. Snap happy The clever clogs at Busbud have created an ....
YouTube mobile update incurs fan wrath
21/10/2015 SMK Editor
YouTube commenters have never been known as retiring types. Now the platform has earned their ire with an update to its iOS app that's proving poison at the box office. Or at least the app store. Mobile rage The latest YouTube iOS app update ....
Pinterest Local Search goes Global
21/10/2015 SMK Editor
In a boon for all Pinterest users not based in the US, the platform's Localised Search feature has just been launched for global users. Pins across the planet Pinterest announced the news in a ....
SMK's app of the week: Concur
20/10/2015 SMK Editor
If you travel a lot and want an app covers your business expenses on-the-go, Concur might be just the ticket. Held to account Concur is a full-service fi ....
Facebook tests new Shopping Feed for Mobile
20/10/2015 SMK Editor
Facebook is preparing to launch several new ways users can purchase products on mobile. Shopping trolley Facebook announced the news in a blog post. ....
Number Crunch: Etsy
19/10/2015 SMK Editor
Much more than a repository for all things crafty, Etsy is emerging as a serious player in the online retail (and recently, manufacturing) markets. So today we're looking beyond the bling to find out what makes Etsy tick. Bric a brac Etsy has ....
Get set for more video ads on Twitter
19/10/2015 SMK Editor
Pre-roll ads are no longer the domain of YouTube. Get ready for an explosion of short form video ads coming to Twitter. Amplify Twitter founder (and new CEO) Jack Dorsey announced the news at a recent event in New York. The move is an extension of ....
Facebook Messenger arrives on Apple Watch
16/10/2015 SMK Editor
Depending on your point of view, either Messenger or the Apple Watch just got a bit more appealing. Facebook's messaging service is finally available on Apple's latest gadget. Watch this space Apple Watch users can now do all sorts ....
Three LinkedIn Influencers you should be listening to
15/10/2015 SMK Editor
LinkedIn might not be the best place to catch the latest kitten meme, but it's where you're most likely to pick up expert advice from industry leaders. With this in mind we've put together a list of three LinkedIn Influencers you should be following. ....