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In today’s fast-paced world, businesses face a perfect storm: rising customer expectations, talent shortages, and economic turbulence. The playing field isn’t level - while legacy organizations struggle to adapt, nimble start-ups are leveraging cutting-edge tech to disrupt industries. For established players, digital transformation isn’t just an option - it’s a lifeline.

However, even with the most detailed roadmaps and the best intentions, business transformation is not a guaranteed success. In fact, around 70% of these projects fail to deliver positive results – something that has already cost over $2.3 trillion globally. Early buy-in is crucial, but difficult to achieve when stakeholders do not see tangible results in the initial phases of a project.

Therefore, those looking to undertake transformation projects need to look for technologies and techniques that will enable them to achieve long-term ambitions as well as the first quick wins. This could generate more excitement around the transformation – both internally and externally - and ultimately help to prevent future failure.

Marketing Tech: The Game Changer for Business Transformation

Business leaders are often under heavy scrutiny when it comes to justifying investment in marketing technologies, even those that help businesses to better understand their customers. Advocating for buy-in internally can be tricky, with some stakeholders incorrectly viewing marketing as a cost burden rather than a revenue generator. However, this antiquated way of thinking is not in line with today’s reality.

Just as marketing has become a key driver of business strategy, marketing technologies are emerging as a crucial component of business transformation. The data and insights provided by next-gen marketing tools alongside techniques such as market landscaping are enabling businesses to map out long-term goals as well as effectively respond to immediate market shifts.

Why Data is the Cornerstone of Transformation

No good decision is made without data. Every business operating in today’s digital world knows its value. However, despite this, recent research discovered that only half (51%) of businesses believe that they have their data set up in a way that enables them to make the most of their customer insights.

In today’s landscape margins are tight and mistakes are costly. Knowing your audience inside-out could be the difference between a transformation that soars and one that stumbles. This is why human-led data-driven insights should be the guiding force behind any business transformation.

Often, marketing teams are light years ahead when to comes to using such insights. This is because their success depends on knowing exactly what makes customers tick. After all, a campaign’s success is reliant on understanding the people it is trying to reach. The data-driven insights into human behavior already being used by marketing can inform wider business transformation strategy and help businesses to predict future trends, strategize more effectively, and be more proactive in catering to their audience’s needs.

Imagine a global fashion retailer struggling to stay competitive in a rapidly shifting market. By leveraging marketing data, the company identifies that a growing segment of its audience is prioritizing sustainable and ethically sourced products. Marketing teams can use these insights to craft highly targeted campaigns that emphasize the brand’s eco-friendly practices and new sustainable product lines.

But the data's impact doesn’t stop there. These same insights can spark a broader business transformation: it can be the catalyst for restructuring the organization's supply chain to align with sustainability demands, introducing a recycling program, and offering greater transparency on material sourcing. As a result, not only will customer loyalty surge, but the retailer will also capture a new, eco-conscious audience, doubling its revenue in this category within two years.

Building Agility Through Marketing Tech: Strategies for Success

Markets are volatile and what’s relevant today might not be tomorrow. Businesses should adopt an approach of ‘agile resilience’ to be better prepared for whatever comes next. This means designing flexible frameworks that will allow for recalibration as new data and insights emerge, staying aligned with long-term objectives, while still being able to respond to immediate shifts.

By integrating marketing technologies like Customer Data Platforms (CDPs), with artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, business leaders can analyze in real-time, and predict future, structured and unstructured data at scale. These tools make it easier than ever to pre-empt consumer behavioral changes and plan for where, when, and what shoppers will spend money on. This enables business leaders to become scenario planners, anticipating market shifts and pre-empting competitors’ next moves, to create business transformation strategies that are directional, but also agile.

Similarly, through scenario planning and market landscaping, businesses can be ready to react if competitors move into new markets and spaces. A dynamic market view not only sets a strong foundation for future campaigns, but it also sustains momentum in transformation initiatives. For instance, scenario planning can feed into a future-back approach, starting with a clear vision of what the business needs to become in the long run and then defining the tangible steps required to get there. This keeps every transformation initiative aligned with the end goal, even as market conditions shift.

As new technologies emerge, so do new ways to track success. Leaders undertaking business transformation projects should remain inquisitive and look beyond traditional metrics. For example, the attribution models traditionally used by marketers can be utilized to track which channels are proving most effective or carry out churn analysis. It’s even possible to incorporate real-time information – such as weather patterns and geopolitical data – into these models, to build a more holistic view. For example, an ice cream brand might choose to incorporate data on weather patterns. This would enable them to predict where and when the next spike in demand would be and ensure that stock and marketing materials can be proactively directed to the right places at the right time.

Ensure all decisions are data-driven

There is no doubt that change is on the horizon - and business transformation projects are set to feature heavily for businesses of all shapes and sizes moving forward -with almost 2 in 3 businesses believing that at least half of their future revenue will come from offerings that are not yet in their portfolio.

However, it’s important to recognize that business transformation is an ongoing process. It is a journey, in which businesses strive to better understand their audience’s needs, rather than the final destination. The future belongs to businesses that dare to evolve. By marrying bold vision with agile execution, and letting data lead the way, organizations can unlock a new era of transformation - one that’s as resilient as it is revolutionary.

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• Rumors suggest that a Canon PowerShot V1 is en route, with a 24MP sensor that's "close to Micro Four Thirds" in size
• It could be joined later this year by a PowerShot SX70 HS bridge camera successor
• Those two additions would make for a hugely varied PowerShot V-series lineup

There's a lot of hype right now about the rumored Canon PowerShot V1. The new point-and-shoot camera is supposedly set to land as early as March, and would signal a renewed commitment from Canon to making compact cameras – which could be a smart move, given that compacts are enjoying something of a comeback.

We don't have too much product info to go off right now, but the suggested sensor size is only going to get compact camera fans more excited. According to Canon Rumors, the PowerShot V1 will feature a 24MP sensor that's "close to Micro Four Thirds" in size, together with a 3x optical zoom lens.

For perspective, that sensor size is a fair bit larger than the 1-inch type used in existing point-and-shoots like the viral PowerShot G7X Mark III, and other models like the PowerShot G5X Mark II. However, it's not the largest sensor Canon has gone with for its compact cameras – that award goes to the APS-C sensor used in the PowerShot G1 X Mark III.

So which sensor size is the sweet spot? I reckon that Canon is onto a winner if it is indeed taking the middle option of Micro Four Thirds for its upcoming point-and-shoot – here's why.

The Leica D-Lux 8 is a compact point-and-shoot, and its features could inspire the rumored Canon PowerShot V1 (Image credit: Leica) Not too big, not too small

Sensor size has a big impact on both image quality and design, especially with point-and-shoot compacts that feature a built-in lens. The larger the sensor size, the more pleasing image quality is overall, but there are also design drawbacks.

The PowerShot G7X Mark III has a 20MP 1-inch sensor with a 4x optical zoom 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 lens. That sensor size measures 13.1 x 8.8mm and only select smartphones can match it for size, such as the Xiaomi 14 Ultra – Canon's camera has the image quality edge, but not by a long way.

Canon's PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a bigger-still APS-C sensor that measures around 22.3 x 14.9mm, but it's a bigger camera, and its 3x optical zoom 24-72mm lens has a much more limited f/2.8-5.6 maximum aperture and inferior close focusing skills, making it less handy in low light or for macro photography. I remember testing the G1 X Mark III and wishing that I could open up the lens more.

Then there's the rumored PowerShot V1's Micro Four Thirds sensor, which would measure around 18 x 13.5mm. I reckon this is the sweet spot for image quality, camera size and lens design. I expect the suggested 3x optical zoom lens to measure up to the one found in the Leica D-Lux 8, a point-and-shoot camera that also has a Micro Four Thirds sensor, and which has a 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens.

That camera was a minor update of the D-Lux 7, and its tech is essentially based on the dated Panasonic Lumix LX100 II. The D-Lux 8 is one of a few high-quality compacts that you can buy today, but it costs around $1,595 / £1,450 / AU$2,790. Canon's PowerShot V1 is rumored to cost somewhere between $600-800. Even at that upper price end, there would no other compact camera to match the V1, assuming the rumored specs are true, in which case it's set to be an absolute treat.

And it could be joined by another new PowerShot later in 2025 – a modern-day successor to the aging PowerShot SX70 HS bridge camera. Canon Rumors is pouring cold water on the chances of another 65x optical zoom model, and suggests that the zoom range will be much less. Still, if the next PowerShot turns out to be in the mold of Panasonic's 'travel zooms', such as the Lumix ZS99 / TZ99, that would be no bad thing – and Canon would have an enviable compact camera lineup once more.

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Ugreen Uno Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10000mAh 15W review: don't be fooled by its cute expressions, this power bank charges fast Ugreen Uno Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10000mAh 15W review: Quirky but quick, this expressive MagSafe power bank left me smiling Ugreen Uno Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10000mAh 15W review

Although the cute faces of the Ugreen Uno Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10000mAh 15W may not be to everyone's taste, if you're looking for a fast-charging MagSafe power bank with character, this charger was made for you.

The Ugreen Uno Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10000mAh 15W has a list price of $69.99 / £64.99 on the official Ugreen website, but this price is often cut due to regular deals. I have been advised that Ugreen is due to launch this charger in Australia around the beginning of 2025 at a list price of AU$89.99. The Ugreen Uno Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10000mAh 15W can also be purchased at Amazon US but at present, only the 5000mAh version is available at Amazon UK.

Neither super compact nor over-sized, the Ugreen Uno Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10000mAh 15W measures 3 x 0.9 x 4.3 inches / 75 x 23 x 109mm and weighs 8.1oz / 230g, which is pretty average for the best power banks. The surface of the MagSafe charging area appears to be soft-touch silicone, and the rest of the casing is metallic plastic, bar the TFT screen, which stands slightly proud from the back panel of the charger. There's a metal effect stand over the top of the charger which attaches to either side. This stand works well, but I found the marketing photos misleading, as I couldn't angle the Ugreen Uno Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10000mAh 15W to show the display screen when my phone was in situ.

The various emoji faces that appear on the TFT smart display communicate the level of battery left in the power bank; for example, it shows heart eyes when it's at full power, and pulls a somewhat dismayed face when the power is below twenty percent. I feel I must tell you these faces aren't displayed all the time, and I was a little disappointed by the frequency at which they appear. If you're not a fan of this novelty display, you'll be happy to know that the display can be turned off simply by pressing the side button.

I was pleasantly surprised by the charging speed when juicing up an iPhone 13 Pro from 0% - 100%, as the Ugreen Uno Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10000mAh 15W took just under two hours to do this, making it the fasted MagSafe power bank I've tested to date. I found that my phone got a little toasty on a couple of occasions, but nothing too drastic. There were also a few instances when my phone hadn't actually started to charge; I found that I either needed to click the power button again or remove and replace my phone. But, for the most part, there weren't any issues.

This may be down to personal taste, but the combination of fast charging speeds and the novelty of the emoji status symbols make the Ugreen Uno Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10000mAh 15W a worthy candidate to feature in our selection of the best wireless chargers or the best iPhone chargers, in my humble opinion. If this MagSafe power bank isn't singing your tune, then it's worth taking a look at the aforementioned guides, as you may well spot something better suited.

(Image credit: Cesci Angell / Future) Ugreen Uno Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10000mAh 15W review: Price & specs

(Image credit: Cesci Angell / Future) Should I buy the Ugreen Uno Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10000mAh 15W? Buy it if…

You want fast-charging
You could be forgiven for thinking that Ugreen simply focused on the novelty aspect with this MagSafe power bank, but I'm delighted to say they've created a charger that's as fast as it is cute.

You want something whimsical
It won't be for everyone, but for anyone like me who appreciates anything adorable and eccentric, these emoji battery status symbols will bring a smile to your face.

Don't buy it if…

You want something super compact
I'm not complaining about the size of this power bank, its size and weight are pretty standard, but if you're after a super slim option that's barely noticeable when it's attached to your phone, this isn't the charger for you.

You need total reliability
Now, this may have just been the case with my sample, but it was a shame that my phone didn't always begin to charge after I'd attached it to the MagSafe charging pad. It's worth keeping an eye out for this for the first few uses, just in case.

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Another firm favorite of mine is this MagSafe power bank with its springy integrated stand. It took about fifteen minutes longer to charge the iPhone 13 Pro, but its charging time is still perfectly adequate. Plus, the weight and dimensions of this charger are roughly the same as this Ugreen Uno, but without a smiley in sight.

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I have to admit I was a latecomer to Hacks, the multi-award-winning comedy-drama that stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder as a world-famous stand-up comedian and her assistant / aspiring comedy writer, respectively. Within the first few episodes, I could immediately tell why it had won so many awards: the writing is sharp, the delivery of jokes is even better, and there’s a healthy dose of character development that has you both rooting for (and against) the pair throughout.

Considering a lot of Hacks’' three-season (and almost fourth) success – including earning a spot on our list of the best Max shows – is down to the writing, I thought I’d check out some other shows from the team behind the camera while I eagerly await the new season.

Fortunately, I didn’t have to look too hard, as my partner already knew of The Other Two, which lists Paul W. Downs – one of the main writers and stars of Hacks – as a screenwriter. Paul is also heavily involved in another excellent sitcom Broad City, a sitcom I had previously heard of, and subsequently binged (which also deserves your attention).

I hadn’t come across The Other Two at all, but given Downs was a part of the team, I figured I a sleeper hit on my hands. And boy was I right.

A familiar story, ripe for satire

The Other Two is pure satire through and through. It follows the lives of aspiring gay actor Cary and his sister Brooke in the wake of their teenage brother Chase’s overnight rise to fame through social media. Chase’s meteoric rise to internet stardom is immediately a storyline many of us will understand. Every man and his dog now has a podcast, TikTok account or a jam-packed Instagram feed, with many hoping to achieve global notoriety (and freebies from companies and brands).

Due to the ubiquitous nature of social media and how quickly someone can become a viral influencer, it’s apparent that Cary and Brooke are, deep down, jealous of Chase’s overnight success. Despite working hard, they never seem to be able to catch their big break.

On the side, they have their loving and doting mother (played by Molly Shannon) who, at first, struggles to split her time between her adult children and making sure 13-year-old Chase is safe in ‘the industry’. That is, before she uses Chase’s fame to catapult herself to the title of the most famous woman in the world.

The whole story arc across the three seasons (10 episodes per season, all around 30 minutes each) is easy to follow. There’s no “wait, who’s that again?” going on here. This allows the jokes to take center stage, and man are there a ton of jokes in this show. Take a look at the trailer for the first season below.

• Watch The Other Two on Max in the US
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Dumb can be clever

I love dumb humor, and it’s littered throughout The Other Two. So many of the jokes are akin to your typical dad joke, but they’re not just random words thrown together in the hope they’ll get a laugh (something I personally find industry heavyweight Will Ferrell guilty of). Instead, they’re far more intelligent and so cleverly written. Throughout the entire show I found myself saying to my partner, “I wonder how many rewrites that one joke had” because I could just tell that specific words or references were chosen for distinct reasons. The result is one of the funniest shows I’ve ever seen.

Pin-sharp comedic timing

Of course, good writing is only as good as the cast delivering the lines and I think the casting here is absolutely perfect. Heléne York and Drew Tarver, who play Brooke and Cary Dubek are totally believable as brother and sister, with an instantly likeable nature. Although, I’d be remiss if I didn’t say my partner and I did find ourselves struggling to side with Cary’s in the final season. He’s a narcissistic character, but the narcissism levels are dialled up to 11, which did become a little grating.

Molly Shannon is an excellent mom to her kids, taking on the role of ‘most famous woman in the world’ like a duck to water. Ken Marino, who has an endless list of TV and film acting credits, plays Chase’s manager and I can only liken him to a golden retriever. He has oodles of love to give, but can be so hilariously dim-witted that you're always excited to see him on-screen.

Wanda Sykes and Richard Kind also have recurring roles in the series and given their comedic backgrounds, you just know they’re going to deliver some knockout jokes. There's a whole host of guest stars throughout the show’s run, including “Marvel’s Simu Liu” (how he’s referred to in the show) as Molly Shannon’s boyfriend in season three.

A true weekend watch

To top it all off – and as I’ve already alluded to – it’s such an easy TV show to binge-watch, with three seasons comprising 10, roughly 30-minute episodes. That’s approximately 15 hours all up — meaning you could feasibly watch the entirety of it in one weekend. I did, and I have no doubt I’ll do it all again in the future.

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OpenAI is upgrading the ChatGPT phone number you can text with on WhatsApp to be a lot more like the mobile app and web portal. From now on, you won't need to type out everything you want to say to the AI chatbot. Now, you can send a photo or record a voice memo that ChatGPT will "see" or "hear" and respond via the usual text form.

You'll be able to do things like take a picture of a foreign-language sign and ask for a translation or send an audio clip of your toddler’s latest philosophical ramblings and ask for a text transcription. It’s not quite as capable as the more standard portal, but it's very close. The phone number 1-800-CHATGPT still works, too, but by its nature as a phone call, it already takes audio input but can't accept images.

You've been able to use ChatGPT on WhatsApp since it debuted in December, but some may have been annoyed at having to fumble with the keyboard. Being able to snap a picture or send a quick voice note to get ChatGPT's help will be a real boon for them. Accepting voice messages and photos within an app that many people regularly use during the day makes it much easier for more spontaneous interactions, the way you'd randomly send a photo of voice recording to a friend when you think to do so.

For instance, imagine you’re out for a run and suddenly remember an idea you don’t want to forget. Instead of stopping to type it out, you can send a voice message to ChatGPT, asking it to summarize your thoughts into a note for later. Or let’s say you’re trying to fix something at home, and instead of awkwardly explaining the problem, you snap a picture and ask ChatGPT if it can offer troubleshooting tips.

ChatGPT remembers you

The update also introduces account linking. That means the AI will remember you and your previous preferences and interactions if you have a ChatGPT account through the app or web portal, whether at the free tier or with a subscription to ChatGPT Plus or Pro. Previous limitations, such as the 15-minute-a-month cap on AI calls, are being loosened. This update could entice those who like the idea of ChatGPT but have been reluctant to download the app or go to the website.

WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging platforms in the world, and adding more ChatGPT features there and removing the extra step of opening another app or switching contexts could be OpenAI's subtle pitch to WhatsApp users without ChatGPT accounts. Instead of needing to open ChatGPT separately, it’s now embedded in a place where they already spend time texting their family and friends. Why not an AI assistant, too?

OpenAI has mentioned that messages may be reviewed for safety purposes, so users should keep that in mind before sending anything too personal or sensitive. Still, for everyday tasks, creative brainstorming, and answering random questions on the fly, this update makes ChatGPT feel more integrated into everyday life than ever before.

Any upgrade that makes an AI chatbot feel like a natural, conversational tool within your favorite apps and less like a standalone tool with an app you only open when you need something specific is going to be of interest to OpenAI and its rivals.

Whether WhatsApp fans start reaching out to ChatGPT whenever a thought crosses their mind like “What’s for dinner?” or “Can you turn my 2 AM voice ramblings into something coherent?” remains to be seen.

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