Tag: news
Over 70% of 16-24 year olds use social media to keep up with news
Online intermediaries, such as social media, search engines and other online aggregators exert a significant influence on the news stories people consume, according to new Ofcom research. Nearly two-thirds (64%) […]
Online news dominant source of information for young Brits, claims Ofcom
Online news sources – particularly social media sites and apps – are the dominant means by which younger people in the UK access news, meaning their direct relationships with traditional […]
Tech Digest daily round up: ‘Lunar ark’ proposed to preserve earth’s species
A “lunar ark” hidden inside the moon’s lava tubes could preserve the sperm, eggs and seeds of millions of Earth’s species, a group of scientists has proposed. The ark, or […]
Tech Digest daily round up: Healthcare apps not fit for NHS
A firm which reviews healthcare apps for several NHS trusts says 80% of them do not meet its standards. Failings include poor information, lack of security updates and insufficient awareness […]
Tech Digest daily round up: Parler is back, Bitcoin hits $50,000
Controversial social-media app Parler is back online after a month out of service. The Twitter-like app was a favourite among supporters of former US President Donald Trump and right-wing conservatives. […]
Tech Digest Weekly Round-up: Gocycle e-bike, London gets smart city cash
Welcome to our weekly round-up of future tech in conjunction with Transition Earth. This week there’s a new e-bike from Gocycle and London gets investment to implement a smart cities […]
Facebook to pay UK publishers for news content
Facebook is to start paying UK news publishers for articles when it launches Facebook News in January, reports the BBC. Already available in the US, the feature adds a dedicated […]
FTSE 100: Just 15% of CTOs are women
Only 15% of Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) at FTSE 100 firms are women as female tech champions continue to struggle to break into the top jobs, research by developer recruitment […]
Facebook begins public testing of dedicated News tab
Facebook has started testing its news tab with selected users as the social network seeks to push people towards quality journalism. The service will only be available to a subset […]
Google to change how it prioritises news stories
Google is changing the way news stories appear on its search engine by boosting “original reporting” in the face of today’s fast-paced demand for information. News outlets that carry out […]
