Facebook algorithm pushes climate sceptics deeper into disinformation March 30, 2022 A new investigation has revealed that Facebook users that show an interest in climate scepticism are being driven towards more extreme forms of climate disinformation by algorithms, despite the social media giant's claims of a crackdown.
Businesses urged to boost cyber security as new data reveals a third of firms are suffering weekly attacks March 30, 2022 Businesses and charities are being urged to strengthen their cyber security practices now as new figures show the frequency of cyber attacks is increasing.
BBC chair questions public’s appetite for impartiality March 29, 2022 BBC chair Richard Sharp has suggested that the public may overstate their appetite for impartial news. As reported by the Guardian, Sharp compared public attitude to impartiality as the same way that “99% of people say they wash their hands after going to the loo”. Speaking at a panel event organised by the Social Market [...]
Mixed reviews for Sky Glass as high-tech TV suffers recording issues March 29, 2022 Sky Glass continues to have a rather rocky rollout, with users complaining that the flashy new TV’s playback feature is faulty. Problems were first reported back in November, with UK early adopters recording screen flickering and recording problems on their devices. “When watching anything I keep getting distracted by the occasional flash/blink in the top [...]
Government sets boundaries for free lateral flow entitlement as ‘new phase’ of pandemic dawns March 29, 2022 Free COVID tests will remain available to certain groups even after the government scraps universal testing from Friday onwards.
Ericsson investors turn back on CEO for supposed ISIS payments March 29, 2022 Ericsson investors have turned their backs on chief Borje Ekholm after they refused to vote against discharging the board liability for supposed ISIS payments, meaning he and other top execs could be held personally liable.
Government recruits Oliver Wyman consultants to craft new football regulator March 29, 2022 The government have drafted in top consultancy Oliver Wyman to help design a new independent body that will be charged with regulating English football. According to reports from Mark Kleinman, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has hired the New York-based firm to help build a response to Tracey Crouch’s contentious review of football’s [...]
TV ratings giant Nielsen goes private in £12bn deal as streaming closes in March 29, 2022 Shares are up nearly 20 per cent for TV ratings giant Nielsen after it announced that it will go private in a $16bn (£12bn) deal, including debt.
Thank You for the Music: ABBA backed firm snaps up Swedish House Mafia’s music catalogue March 29, 2022 ABBA-backed entertainment firm Pophouse Entertainment has snapped up the back catalogue of electric music pioneers Swedish House Mafia.
Going green: Uber’s fully electric option expands to all of London March 29, 2022 Uber goes green in London, with passengers now having the option to request an electric-vehicle anywhere in Greater London.
