Browser tracker blocking becomes standard.

Amazon договаривается с девелоперами о предустановке умных устройств под управлением ассистента Alexa на этапе первоначальной отделки квартир. Клиенты получают почти бесплатный умный дом, а управляющие - бесценный набор данных о жильцах.

Google announced a new version of Google Glass. Glass Enterprise 2 is powered by the "Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 platform. The company says, "This enables significant power savings, enhanced performance, and support for computer vision and advanced machine-learning capabilities." Google VR/AR lead Clay Bavor has claimed ownership of Google Glass on Twitter, so now it seems the same group that brings you ARCore and Google Daydream VR goggles will be in charge of Google Glass.

Уже более половины российских интернет-пользователей регулярно делают покупки в социальных онлайн-каналах, и эта доля будет только расти мелкие и средние игроки рынка все чаще используют в качестве канала продаж не свой сайт, а «инфраструктуру», так называемые «социальные каналы»: соцмедиа, мессенджеры, доски объявлений и т. п. У социальных каналов есть потенциал для роста: каждый четвертый из тех, кто уже пользовался ими, но еще ни разу не покупал, утвердительно ответил, что «хотел бы попробовать». Еще столько же людей ответили так же, но менее определенно: «скорее, да»

Airbnb Inc, has ambitions to develop a slate of original shows to whet customers' appetite for travel. Airbnb has batted around ideas for creating or licensing mini-series and documentaries about travel, and shows featuring Airbnb homes, guests and hosts. The company is considering streaming films and shows through its app as well as through other video platforms. Original shows could also entice customers even before they have decided where to go on vacation

Doosan Infracore introduced its 5G-based construction machinery remote control technology to the European market for the first time at the trade show. It demonstrated how to remotely control an excavator in Incheon, Korea while sitting 8,500 kilometers away from the 5G Remote Control Station (Control Center) set up in Munich, Germany.

Gaming has gone mainstream, with 86% of internet users worldwide noting that they have gamed on at least one device within the past month. That figure climbed to 92% among those ages 16 to 24 Boosted by global smartphone ownership, mobile has become the most popular channel for gaming

According to a study by EY's Quantitative Economics and Statistics group, the people who go to see movies in theaters more frequently are also the people who consume more streaming content.

Generation Y values - Self care instead of healthy lifestyle obsession - More natural, less taboo - Psychotherapy is normal - More time on parenting - Environmental awareness - Conscious limitation of choice - Millennials are needed of new online communication ethical norms - Chill

It's anticipated that in 2021 the penetration of VR among US citizens will rise from 10.6% in 2018 to 17% from 10.6% , AR - from 18.2% to 25.4% respectively. Many industry practitioners believe that AR experiences will migrate from mobile devices to HMDs or glasses within the next five years, especially if major technical challenges-including battery life, continuous network connectivity, a viable app distribution system and cultural acceptability-can be overcome.