As Apple’s iPhone 6S lands will mobile payments change the way we live? December 11, 2015 Today’s smartphones can do incredible things. Need a ride around London? Just tap the Uber app. Fresh flowers or food from a local restaurant delivered straight to your door? Try Bloom & Wild or Deliveroo. These apps are fantastic, but there's a new smartphone feature set to fundamentally revolutionise the high street and how [...]
GoPro share price jumps by over 12 per cent after it announces Apple Watch launch December 10, 2015 Shares in camera manufacturer GoPro have jumped by over 12.6 per cent after the company announced a new release for Apple Watch users. The point of view camera firm has launched Apple Watch features in its GoPro App. According to the company, “this new app allows users to preview their shot, toggle between capture modes, [...]
Apple’s live TV streaming plans “on hold” December 9, 2015 Apple's plans to stream live shows to its TV service have been put on hold, according to reports. The plans to bring live broadcasting from several US media companies to its internet TV platform have stalled, Bloomberg reports, as one TV executive said talks have paused. The service would work in a similar way to traditional cable subscription [...]
Sequoia Capital just made a big bet on insurance tech with $13m Lemonade investment December 8, 2015 Sequoia Capital, one of the world's leading venture capital firms which was an early backer of Apple, Google and Yahoo, has invested millions in a fintech startup with designs on disrupting the insurance world. New York-based Lemonade, a p2p insurance company which has yet to launch, has landed $13m (£8.7m) from the Sequoia and London-based VC firm Aleph Capital. It's [...]
From 3D selfies to more cybersecurity woes – are these the 10 consumer trends that will define 2016? December 8, 2015 Crystal ball-gazing is an imperfect art, but technology manufacturer Ericsson has nevertheless had a go at predicting which consumer trends will be hot in 2016. And from 3D selfies to printing food, it all sounds a bit… futuristic. But company's ConsumerLab said consumer interest in them is "quite strong". So without further ado, here are 10 ways our [...]
Bank warns looming credit boom risks housing bubble December 8, 2015 The noughties were not humanity’s greatest decade. It brought us boot cut jeans, velour tracksuits and 50 Cent – and now a report has warned that we could be heading back there, thanks in part to the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee (MPC). According to BNP Paribas Real Estate, if the MPC shies away [...]
Why strong brands are stock market darlings December 6, 2015 The marketing industry is built around the understanding that a strong brand can drive sales and therefore deliver returns to shareholders. But new research from brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance has now put hard numbers behind this. The consultancy releases an annual list of the world’s most valuable brands, the Global 500. In 2015, for [...]
Smartphone security software provider Defenx will finally launch on London Stock Exchange’s AIM market tomorrow after £2.1m fundraising last week December 2, 2015 Defenx, the smartphone security software business, is finally set to launch on the London Stock Exchange's junior AIM market after delays this week pushed back its admission. The company raised £2.1m in a new share placing at the end of last week. The 1.4m ordinary shares were priced at 148p, meaning Defenx has 6.1m shares issued [...]
Return of the dividend: Growth might be muted in the UK, but foreign firms are paying out December 2, 2015 The UK has a very good track record when it comes to companies paying dividends. Businesses understand the importance of looking after shareholders, who in turn understand the value of either reinvesting those dividends (which account for two-thirds of total returns over the very long term) or using them to supplement an income. So it’s [...]
German Gymnasium restaurant review: This menu has the best sausage in town December 1, 2015 1 Kings Blvd, N1C 4BU, germangymnasium.com FOOD ★★★★★ | VALUE ★★★☆☆ | ATMOSPHERE ★★★★☆ Cost for two with booze: £120 The name German Gymnasium evokes images of preening, glistening men flexing their biceps; of grunts of exertion and the repetitive fwap of fists against leather; of the distant scent of Lynx. Restaurant giant D&D’s new venture is so-called [...]