A report released recently from Buzzfeed news has suggested that a new YouTube platform for kids is in the works, set to be released in the near future. The version planned to be released is said to work on a white-listed basis, not through algorithms. The reason behind the white-listed format of this new version... Continue Reading →
Ahead of its IPO, Spotify Assures Wall Street of Profitable year ahead
The streaming service has said that it predicts this year will be a really good year for them with the prospect that sub numbers and margins going will go up and operating losses will shrink. As Spotify prepares to go public next week, it shares its goals and predictions for 2018 with Wall Street. The... Continue Reading →
U.S President Trump Acts Following UK Nerve Agent Attack by Expelling Russian Diplomats
The U.S President has ordered the expulsion of 60 Russian Diplomats in retaliation following the nerve agent attack in thee UK. On March 4th former Russian double-agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter were hospitalised after they collapsed in Salisbury, England. They had been poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent, developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War.... Continue Reading →
Dropbox Shares Jump 36% on its NASDAQ Debut, Biggest Tech IPO Since Snapchat
Dropbox started 10 years ago as a small startup in the San Francisco-based Y Combinator incubator program but as the company went public Friday its shares not only soared, they also became the biggest tech IPO since Snapchat’s in March 2017. Dropbox ended its first day of trading, boasting an impressive market valuation of around $10 billion.... Continue Reading →
Four Lawsuits Filed Against Facebook as Cambridge Analytica Scandal Continues
As the Cambridge Analytica data scandal continues, Facebook along with CEO Mark Zuckerberg, CFO David Wehner, COO Sheryl Sandberg and and board members is taking hit after hit. The most recent developments see Facebook hit with for lawsuits. The social media platform has been sued four times in Northern California federal courts this week in... Continue Reading →
Apple to Reveal Cheaper iPad Next Week, According to Reports
“Creative new ideas for teachers and students.” With Apple holding an educational-focused event on Tuesday it is speculated that they will be focusing on the iPad next week, while previous rumors suggested that a cheaper MacBook was to arrive soon. Bloomberg reports that a “low-cost iPad” will be announced alongside new education software next week.... Continue Reading →
Leading Lawyer to U.S President Handling Russia Probe Resigns
John Dowd, leading lawyer of U.S President Trumps personal legal team tasked with handling the response to the ongoing Russia investigation, has resigned. The resignation comes as Trump further increased his attacks on special counsel Robert Mueller but also days after Dowd said in a statement that the investigation should end. Counsel to the president,... Continue Reading →
Brother of Infamous Drug Lord, Pablo Escobar, Has Launched His Own Cryptocurrency
Roberto Escobar has raised eyebrows and caught headlines as he announces he has launched his own cryptocurrency, dietbitcoin. With the rise of cryptocurrency, Escobar has seized an opportunity to join the virtual currency world with his website, which claims to be“a faster, lighter alternative to bitcoin”. “Everyone should listen to these news, go to www.dietbitcoinICO.org and buy... Continue Reading →
Music Piracy Streaming is Now “more popular than ever” New Reports Show
Although music streaming sites are gaining popularity at phenomenal rates, piracy in the music streaming service remains ‘more popular than ever’. According to the annual Global Piracy report from piracy data tracker MUSO, music piracy grew 14.7% from the year prior in 2017, with 73.9 billion visits to music piracy sites made worldwide. The report... Continue Reading →
YouTube’s Aims to ‘frustrate’ People to Sign Up For Subscription Service
In an attempt to encourage users to sign up for the companies upcoming new music subscription service, YouTube are set to increase the number of ads for people you use the platform for music streaming purposes. The new proposed music subscription service will include exclusive videos, playlists and other perks such as these. At the... Continue Reading →