Amazon, NHS, Google, Tesco or Apple perhaps: These are the companies we want to work for the most January 22, 2022 As we all have differing dreams and ambitions, the organisation we want to work for can vary. S ome of us are motivated by working in sectors that offer the most financial gain, whereas others are interested in jobs that can make a real difference in the world. But is there a particular organisation that [...]
Exempt housing can plug the hole, but we must bring it up to scratch January 21, 2022 If finding affordable housing is difficult for numerous young professionals and key workers in the country – and especially in the capital – imagine how hard it is for prison leavers struggling to find a job, or for refugees who have just landed on new shores. Then there are the victims of domestic abuse desperately [...]
UK brands unprepared for third-party cookie phaseout January 21, 2022 With new privacy updates from Apple and Google coming into force, as well as a deluge of data surfacing from new digital sources, UK marketers are facing a challenging 2022.
TikTok’s rocket revenue slows down as China tightens grip on big tech January 20, 2022 TikTok's momentous ascent may be slowing as insiders reveal that revenue grew by 70 per cent year-on-year to around $58bn in 2021, down from its 100 per cent growth rate in 2020.
Remembering the birth of the the metaverse January 18, 2022 Dr Chris Kacher looks back on the foundation days of the metaverse - a time when he was known as Damien the Dreaded and Redrum.
When tech giant becomes gaming giant: Microsoft buys Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard for a record £51bn January 18, 2022 Microsoft have announced that it would buy videogame publisher Activision Blizzard for $68.7bn (£51bn) in cash, making it the largest deal in the sector.
Shipment delays for China to Europe routes soar as Omicron disruption anticipated to continue January 18, 2022 Shipment delays on China to Europe routes skyrocketed last year, with concerns that supply chain challenges could continue well into 2022. Data from supply chain visibility platform project44 found that delays on these key routes increased to 1.65 days in 2021, up 172 per cent compared to 2020. What’s more, the average 2021 shipment delays [...]
Ericsson sues Apple for 5G wireless patents in iPhones January 18, 2022 Ericsson has filed another set of patent infringement lawsuits against Apple in the latest salvo between the two companies over royalty payment for use of 5G wireless patents in iPhones.
Apple boots off Wordle copycats as developers rush to monetise on social media buzz January 13, 2022 Apple has booted off copycat versions of word-guessing game Wordle, as developers rush to cash in on the online sensation. The website-only game was created by software engineer Josh Wardle, who wanted to create a free game for logophiles. The game has flooded Twitter and Facebook timelines in recent weeks as players post their scores, and [...]
Dining Diary: A tasting in Sky Garden showcased Great British wine January 12, 2022 I always recommend the Sky Garden to anyone visiting London. It has 360 degree views across our glorious city, with three bars, two restaurants and plenty of space to meander through the indoor garden or on the outside balcony. Fenchurch is the fancier of the restaurants, sporting its own wide terrace where I sipped Simpsons [...]