Google announced today that they are acquiring the relatively small smart-up but powerful connected device company Nest for $3.2 billion. In the round-up, Google noted that Nest has been offering its best-selling thermostat since 2011 and recently began offering the Protect smoke alarm, which networks with its other devices. So, what’s the big deal? What […]
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Digital Buzz have published an infographic created by tech company Digital Insights that explains the state of social media in 2013 and proving how quickly the world of social media evolves around us…Key highlights are included below and to see the full infographic click here… 4.2 billion people use their mobile device to access social media […]
In Celebration of the launch of renowned shoe designer and stylist Tabitha Simmon’s fashionable collaboration with TOMS, Mkt. held an intimate event on Tuesday 10 December. Hosted at Grace Melbourne, the exclusive stockists of the TOMS + Tabitha Simmons collection, the event showcased the range which saw Tabitha put her signature stipe on a selection […]
Today we pay tribute to Nelson Mandela – South Africa’s first black president, anti-apartheid icon and inspiring individual who has taught us all lessons in resilience, passion and determination.
The Australian today included an article from The Sunday Times around new software being developed by IBM which claims to be able to predict personality by analysing Twitter postings to assist employees when searching for potential employees. Analysis by IBM research found that people who care for the welfare of others frequently used the word […]