Google Pixel review: Quite comfortably the greatest Android phone ever made October 19, 2016 Every Android phone has come with some compromise built in. Whereas the iPhone owes much of its popularity to Apple’s ability to control every last design detail – creating software and hardware that works in perfect harmony – Google has always had to rely on third-party manufacturers to build its phones. Imperfection’s gnarled fingers tended [...]
Private jet flights from China to Europe soar as sterling falls to Earth July 6, 2016 The number of private jets flying into Europe from China has taken off this year, climbing by 43 per cent on the same period last year. Data from private jet company Magnus Aviation has shown that in June, private jets flying in to Europe from China increased by 41.7 per cent from same month last year. [...]
Uber is increasing the size of its security team four-fold August 16, 2015 Taxi app company Uber hopes to have increased the size of its security team from 25 people to 100 people by the end of the year, according to the FT. Read more: Uber vs black cab: Who wins among London passengers? – Brand Index The change comes as the firm, which is worth an [...]
Black Cabs are offering cut-price off-peak fares to take on Uber September 2, 2015 London’s Black Cabs have launched a fightback against Uber and other app-based taxi services by offering cut-price, off-peak fares for journeys over six miles. The new prices will be up to 30 per cent lower than metered fares and can be booked through an app from Gett, an Israeli startup backed by Russia-born billionaire Len [...]
Tory MP Richard Fuller backs Uber London calling for parliament to scrutinise TfL’s proposals for new laws October 6, 2015 A member of a powerful commons committee is calling on colleagues in parliament to scrutinise Transport for London (TfL) over its drastic new proposals to impose draconian regulations on Uber and other private hire car services. Richard Fuller, a Conservative MP who sits on the business select committee, told City A.M. the proposals were “precisely [...]
Why design is finally having its day and being recognised as distinctly different from advertising May 13, 2016 This year so far has been a big moment for brand stories. A number of high profile rebrands have been hugely successful, while others have faced public scorn and confusion. On the positive side, Airbnb’s transformation from its name to a symbol was radical, but clearly reflected the meaning behind the brand and was easily [...]
Uber suspends services in France following authorities’ crackdown on controversial Uber Pop July 3, 2015 Uber has suspended its Uber Pop services in France, a week after French authorities began cracking down on the company's cab service. Thibaud Simphal, head of Uber France, has announced that the controversial service will be suspended starting 8pm tonight, Le Figaro reports. The company says the move was made in a “spirit of appeasement” [...]
Welcome to the future: You can now order takeaway using your TV June 10, 2016 Smart TVs are about to get a little smarter thanks to a new invention being cooked up by Just Eat. The company is planning to launch an app enabling people to order food through their television. The app will sync with any mobile phone or iPad connected on the same Wi-Fi network, enabling friends in the [...]
Police carry out controlled explosion outside ITV’s Southbank studios May 20, 2016 Police have carried out a series of controlled explosions on a car parked just outside ITV's Southbank studios. Bomb disposal experts were called in early afternoon along with a robot which carried out the detonations. Witnesses said they had been asked to move away from windows while the police conducted the operation, which reportedly focused on a white [...]
Change to Addison Lee driver contracts boosts earnings June 8, 2016 A new contract for Addison Lee drivers has resulted in a seven per cent boost to earnings. The new deal has been road tested by a small number of the private car hire company’s drivers, who have reported an increase in the amount they are taking home compared with this time last year. The deal [...]