Tech firms demand legal safeguards over content moderation October 26, 2020 Tech giants including Google and Facebook have called on the EU to introduce a “legal safeguard” to limit their liability when proactively tackling harmful content. Brussels is currently drafting rules under its upcoming Digital Services Act that would increase companies’ responsibility for removing illegal material posted to their platform. But in a report released today, [...]
No Time To Die: James Bond studio hits back at reports of streaming release October 26, 2020 The Hollywood studio behind the James Bond film franchise has hit back at reports it is mulling a streaming launch for No Time To Die due to multiple delays to its release date. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) is said to have held discussions with Netflix, Amazon and Apple about a potential on-demand release for the 25th instalment [...]
It’s OUR Fault Enterprise Leaders Don’t Understand Blockchain October 26, 2020 Business and enterprise leaders struggle with adopting blockchain for a wide variety of reasons. Not the least of which is that the industry gets itself into trouble by refusing to use a consistent set of terms. We are “Scuppered by Language”. Even when books and articles are written in an easy and accessible way, they [...]
Discover Catalonia October 26, 2020 Sheltered by the Pyrenees and lapped by the Mediterranean sea, Catalonia is a region defined by innovation, where cultural exchanges have shaped its history and its people. A territory with nearly 8 million inhabitants, which has a strong willingness to play an active role in the 21st century world and is ready for the new [...]
Barcelona’s strategy to attract foreign tech investment, second best in Europe October 26, 2020 The number of foreign tech companies in Catalonia grew by 21% in 2020 reaching 1,369 The fDi Intelligence division of the ‘Financial Times’ group together with The Next Web – one of the leading European media and companies in the field of technology and startups – recognise Barcelona and Catalonia’s strategy to attract foreign technological [...]
Screenshot: Will the UK’s live music industry ever recover? October 23, 2020 A weekly column from City A.M. bringing you all the biggest stories and trends in technology, media and telecoms This week: ** Media Moment of the Week: Sky History gets tattoo regret ** Can the live music sector survive this crisis? ** The tide turns against Google Media Moment of the Week This week we [...]
Shell makes surprise bid for Post Office broadband division October 22, 2020 Oil giant Shell is said to have made a surprise entry into the race to snap up the Post Office’s telecoms division, paving the way for a potential shake-up of the UK broadband market. The FTSE 100 company already has a presence in the telecoms market after taking control of energy and broadband provider First [...]
Gambling committee calls for ban on celebrity endorsements October 22, 2020 Jose Mourinho, Michael Owen and Harry Redknapp could be set to lose lucrative gambling contracts, as the use of celebrity endorsements in betting adverts is expected to be banned under a wide-scale crackdown on problem gambling. The Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) has launched a consultation on the new measures, following fresh data showing problem [...]
Relx sees revenue from exhibitions business plunge 70 per cent October 22, 2020 Relx (REL) today said annual revenue for its exhibitions business in the year-to-date had plunged 70 per cent as coronavirus restrictions prevented most events from taking place. The FTSE 100 company said total revenue for its exhibitions business, which account for 16 per cent of revenue last year, was down 70 per cent year-to-date given [...]
Fishing for likes: Facebook takes on Tinder as it rolls out dating service October 22, 2020 Facebook is ramping up the pressure on apps such as Tinder and Bumble as it rolls out a new dating feature. Facebook Dating was first launched in the US and 19 other countries last month, but will now be available to users in the UK and across Europe. The social media platform said the new [...]