Be interesting to see some data on QR code use. While there will have been an increase most notably from scanning into places, compared to NFC tech, QR codes require supplementary knowledge and don't have an existing frame of reference for consumers in UK bbc.co.uk/news/business-…

The use of contactless payments continues to grow in the UK and "contactless" limit could rise to £100...but are customers confused by differing limits between card and mobile contactless payment methods (my research suggests the answer is yes) bbc.co.uk/news/business-…

February is shaping up to be the month for learning new terms, so far I've got "cloud-native" and "looter-shooter" to add to my lexicon 🤓

Developers are working on how to unlock your phone using FaceID while wearing a mask mashable.com/article/how-to…

Ah the joys of being stuck in an endless loop with a Hermes chatbot 🙄

The rise and rise of fitness as a service brands – an exercise in opportunism dlvr.it/RvG9yJ

As brands begin experimenting with NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and the first ever tweet auctions for $2.5m here's a quick introduction. Interesting flip side for digital content creators as they get a % of resales adweek.com/media/nfts-gui…

Great to see the Bratby bar looking good. Shame PGRs can't get into their offices 🙈

As the hype dies down on NFTs how can they disrupt traditional business models under pinned by blockchain and a decentralised economy... theconversation.com/nfts-are-much-…

Great to be back in the Muirhead_Tower PGR office finally with this view over #Birmingham

Great example of using service scarcity to reduce swipe fatigue and app addiction: Thursday snags $3.5M for a dating app that's live once a week flip.it/VYzxyw

Hello July . . . 😍

So this is what opening up the country involves...🙈

Viva passed 🎉

Call for Papers for the 12th SERVSIG Conference (Glasgow) 12th SERVSIG Conference 16-18 June 2022 Glasgow, UK Abstract submission deadline: 26 November 2021 More here: bit.ly/3F2O6ya

Thanks Muirhead_Tower for looking after me the last 4 years and goodbye. I'll miss the great views of Birmingham, magnificent sunrises, and your concrete character... Dr.Julian 😎

Of all the things I've missed not being able to travel the past few years, the one thing that I really noticed was that smell (in a good way) you get of the country when you walk off the plane. Finally it's great to be in a different culture

Currently sat in a random supermarket bar with animated locals after a morning in Oia and Instagram people...easy choice which one I prefer 😊