Coverage of the latest tech and media.
I appeared on an episode of the “DoubleTap” show, which aired on Monday. “DoubleTap” is a programme from Canadian broadcaster AMI that aims to help blind people get the most out of their tech, making sure it is working for them. On this edition, I chatted to host Steven Scott about Online Safety Bill, which […]
Discussing The UK’s Online Safety Bill Read More »
The BBC announced its lead presenter line-up for a new look, soon-to-be-launched, news channel on Tuesday. As first reported in The Addition newsletter, there are five lead presenters in total. They are: Two on-air presenting roles in Washington DC will be announced in the near future. In a statement, Deborah Turness, CEO of BBC News,
New BBC News Presenter Line-Up Revealed Read More »
A new YouTube shorts monetisation programme went live on February 1, 2023, as part of a bid to lure creators and viewers to the platform and away from competition TikTok. The scheme is based on a new revenue share model because adverts are inserted as users scroll through the short-form videos from a range of
New YouTube Shorts Monetisation Programme Launches in Bid to Entice Creators Read More »
It has been a while since we caught up with the Murdoch Roy family. Surely in that time they’ve all made their peace with one another and are happily running their mega-corporation together? Not according to the “Succession” season 4 trailer that just dropped. From what we can tell, the kids are still warring with
The “Succession” Season 4 Trailer is Here Read More »
Spotify has become the latest tech/media company to announce significant layoffs. The cuts, announced by CEO Daniel Ek on Monday, total 6% of the audio streamer’s workforce. In his note to staff, Ek said: Like many other leaders, I hoped to sustain the strong tailwinds from the pandemic and believed that our broad global business
Spotify Laying Off Six Percent of Workforce Read More »
Apple TV+ is presenting at the Television Critics Association 2023 winter convention today, giving details of upcoming shows. A few new trailers have also been released, giving fans a chance to see what is coming up on the streaming service. “Shrinking” “Shrinking” is from “Scrubs” and “Ted Lasso” producer Bill Lawrence. It stars Jason Segel
Apple TV+ Unveils Trailers For Upcoming Shows Read More »
There has been a shake-up of the top executives overseeing Apple’s services offering. Peter Stern, who was vice president of services, has left the company, Insider revealed on Monday. He was responsible for building the business operations of Apple TV+ as well as other services such as News+ and Fitness+. According to AppleInsider, Mr Stern
Apple TV+ Business Boss Departs in Shake-Up of Services Leadership Read More »
[UPDATE 5 January 2022] The decision not to privatise Channel 4 has been officially announced by the government. Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Michelle Donelan said: Channel 4 is a British success story and a linchpin of our booming creative industries. After reviewing the business case and engaging with the relevant
[UPDATED] UK Culture Secretary Recommends Not Privatising Channel 4 Read More »
Emma Tucker is to be the first female editor of The Wall Street Journal, parent company NewsCorp announced on Monday. She will leave the editorship of the Sunday Times, a role she has held since January 2020, and succeed Matt Murray. Tucker commented: As a long-time admirer and reader of the brilliant journalism of The
Emma Tucker to be First Female Editor of The Wall Street Journal Read More »
A new member of the anti-Apple coalition made themselves known on Monday – none other than Chief Twit Elon Musk. He tweeted that Apple was threatening to pull the Twitter app from the App Store and was not explaining why. (At the time of writing, he had not provided any evidence to back up his
Elon Musk Joins The Anti-Apple Coalition Read More »
