Uber hit the headlines again this month. First following its announcement that it was partnering with UN Women to “work together around the world toward a shared vision of equality and women’s empowerment.” It promised to create one million jobs for women in the next 5 years within it’s global company, now operating in over … Continue reading
On 5 February 2015, I joined the Arise News team to discuss the indictment of Silk Road ‘mastermind’ Ross Ulbricht and what really happens on the ‘Darknet’. The creator of online marketplace Silk Road is now facing a lengthy prison sentence after a New York jury found him guilty on charges including narcotics trafficking, criminal enterprise, … Continue reading
Sony hit the headlines last year with the comedy film, The Interview, in which a TV reporting crew are enlisted to assassinate North Korea’s Kim Jong-un. This time, however, the risk of publicity overshadowing the James Franco and Seth Rogan film has been realised and, despite a boost from the news stories surrounding its release, … Continue reading
Social media saw a mixed reaction to the armed siege and hostage situation in a cafe in Sydney’s Central Business District las week. Whilst some tweeted their outrage then bystanders would take selfies, others used social media to show their support for the city’s interfaith communities as the #Illridewithyou hashtag trended worldwide. #hostagesituationselfie The scene attracted visitors throughout the … Continue reading
I spoke to Sally Bundock on the BBC’s World Business Report early in the morning of 26 November 2014, ahead of the European Parliament’s vote to curb the dominant position of Google in Europe. The vote follows a series of curbs made at European and EU Member State level, including the introduction of the ‘right to be … Continue reading
More than 200,000 Police officers across the UK have been instructed to take extra care on social media sites because of fears that terrorists are monitoring online activities in preparation for an attack. As well as warnings to be vigilant on social media, the instruction also applies to offline activity. A spokesperson has confirmed this … Continue reading
I joined Michael Wilson for the Arise News business round-up last week to talk about Twitter’s in-app BUY button and Apple’s venture into the wearable tech and finance marketplace. See what I had to say in the video clip below. Note that I can now add ‘Tech Expert’ to my long list of titles. Continue reading
Earlier this year, a survey found that 58% of Facebook users don’t care about their privacy online, but it hasn’t stopped Facebook addressing this issue head on. The social network has introduced a dinosaur advisor across it’s worldwide interface to bring users out of the ‘privacy stone-age’. Nicknamed the ‘Zuckersaurus’ after it’s founder, the animated dinosaur will … Continue reading
I’ll be hosting a series of events during Social Media Week, all of which are FREE to attend (yes, FREE!) Covering a wide range of topics suitable for businesses, charities, directors, managers and employees, four events will run at a number of locations all within walking distance of Old Street’s Silicone Roundabout. The events are: 23 September … Continue reading
Following the publication of stolen images of up to 100 film stars and celebrities on the 4Chan forum, social media has responded in the only way it knows how, with a hoax hashtag. News of the photos being posted on the image sharing website broke on Sunday and early on Monday as the US celebrated … Continue reading
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