Blockchain and the Big Names: Does the Technology Belong in the Mainstream?
As Blockchain’s meteoric rise to popularity continues, the cryptocurrency predecessor has caught the eye of an unlikely – if inevitable – audience: big brands. Now, names like Facebook, HTC and Google are turning their attention to the innovation gripping imaginations. …
Google’s AI War Games Are Raising Questions Around Silicon Valley’s Ethics
We’re living in an exciting time for technology: new developments are changing the way we live, work and play. But when innovative technology is applied to concepts such as war, the conversation must turn away from excitement and towards an …
Data, Dating & Shrinking Competition: Is Facebook Growing Unchecked?
Facebook’s recent F8 event revealed a sneak behind the curtain at what the platform is currently working on, with a few surprises clearly still left up the social media giant’s sleeve. But as Facebook further encroaches upon the turf of …
TSB’s Tech Crisis Shines a Light on the Digital Banks Offering Something New
As TSB’s crippling technological issues roll into a second week, customers are left wondering what will happen to the bank – and their money. But is this disastrous turn of events demonstrative of wider issues in the modern banking world? …
With a New Lawsuit on the Horizon, Something’s Got to Give at Scandal-Hit Facebook
Facebook’s recent woes threaten to deepen following the announcement that Money Saving Expert’s Martin Lewis has issued high court proceedings against the social media giant over defamation. Has Facebook finally lost control to third parties on the platform? Ever …
Clash of the Titans: Can GDPR and Blockchain Resolve Their Differences?
When it replaces current privacy laws in May, the much-hyped GDPR will usher in an age of unprecedented personal data protection, with one catch: it might already be out of date, thanks to Blockchain and its innovative approach to security. …
New CityVerve Appointments Prove Manchester’s Smart City Ambitions Are on Track
The era of the Smart City has well and truly begun – and Manchester is actively seeking transformative technologies to cement its place at the forefront of the movement. Now, following the selection of three businesses as new CityVerve suppliers, …
