Daily Archives: July 16, 2020

The U.S. App Store’s downloads have surpassed China’s downloads for the first time since 2014, in a new milestone. According to data from Sensor Tower’s Q2 2020 report, out today, the U.S. App Store saw 27.4% year-over-year growth in the quarter, compared to the 2.1% growth for the China App Store. During the quarter, the […]

U.S. beat China on App Store downloads for first time ...

This entry was posted in app-store Apps China iOS apps Mobile on July 16, 2020 by Sarah Perez

It can do everything any other Google Assistant display can do—on a smaller scale.

Lenovo Smart Clock Deal: $30 Off Our Fave Nightstand Display

This entry was posted in Gear on July 16, 2020 by Medea Giordano

As part of its effort to steel its platform against threats to the 2020 election, Facebook will try surfacing accurate voting info in a new place — on politicians’ own posts. Starting today, Facebook posts by federal elected officials and candidates — including presidential candidates — will be accompanied by an info label prompting anyone […]

On Facebook, Trump’s next false voting claims will come with ...

This entry was posted in Government Social TC and tagged facebook on July 16, 2020 by Taylor Hatmaker

By leveraging strategic creative assets on the platform now, brands and advertisers have the opportunity to join a rising social media platform and make a lasting impression on new consumers.

TikTok is a marketers’ shiny new toy, but how do ...

This entry was posted in Apps Column Marketing Mobile TC on July 16, 2020 by Walter Thompson

The potential for the Internet of Things to lead to distortion in market competition is troubling European Union lawmakers who have today kicked off a sectoral inquiry. They’re aiming to gather data from hundreds of companies operating in the smart home and connected device space — via some 400 questionnaires, sent to companies big and […]

EU antitrust lawmakers kick off IoT deep dive to follow ...

This entry was posted in Amazon artificial intelligence Asia Europe Gadgets Internet of Things IoT Margrethe Vestager Policy privacy Wearables on July 16, 2020 by Natasha Lomas

Google’s latest experiment is a video shopping platform designed to introduce consumers to new products in under 90 seconds. The company today is launching Shoploop, a project from Google’s internal R&D division, Area 120, where it tests out new ideas with a public user base. Shoploop’s founder, Lax Poojary, had previously worked on online trip […]

Google’s latest R&D project is Shoploop, a mobile video shopping ...

This entry was posted in eCommerce Mobile mobile shopping shopping Social Video and tagged google on July 16, 2020 by Sarah Perez

Instagram confirmed it’s preparing to soon launch its TikTok competitor, known as Reels, in the U.S. The company expects to bring the new video feature — which is designed specifically for short-form, creative content — to its platform in early August, according to a spokesperson. The U.S. launch comes shortly after Reels’ arrival in India […]

Instagram confirms its TikTok rival, Reels, will launch in the ...

This entry was posted in Apps Social Video and tagged facebook instagram on July 16, 2020 by Sarah Perez

Nextdoor is launching a new feature called Sell for Good, allowing uses to sell items on the neighborhood-focused social network and donate the proceeds to local nonprofits. CEO Sarah Friar said that since the pandemic started, conversations about donations have increased 7x on Nextdoor . “Communities are hurting,” Friar said. “People are looking to go […]