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BBFC launches new Classification Guidelines
The BBFC has published its new Classification Guidelines, informed by its largest-ever public consultation. Throughout 2023, the BBFC spoke to 12,000 people across the UK to explore what matters most to audiences when it comes to classification. The research found people are now more concerned about depictions of violence on screen in content across all…
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Research: Ad load, user experience balance crucial for SVoDs
ScreenThink, MTM’s market intelligence insights tool for the TV and video industry, has published the findings of its latest research report which paints a picture of a changing landscape for SVoD services in the UK in the wake of multiple updates from the leading brands. In a climate where some SVoD services are experiencing user…
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Joe Biden has just dealt a big defeat to big tech | Joseph Stiglitz
US president’s new executive order is an important step towards protecting sensitive personal data Last year, Joe Biden’s administration infuriated lobbyists representing big tech firms and others that profit from our personal data by denouncing a proposal that would have gutted domestic data privacy, online civil rights and liberties, and competition safeguards. Now, the US…
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Wish debuts on Disney+ in April
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ original musical-comedy Wish will stream on Disney+ beginning April 3rd, welcoming subscribers to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force – a little ball of boundless energy called Star. In the Golden Globe-nominated movie, Asha and Star confront a…
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Joe Biden has just dealt a big defeat to big tech | Joseph Stiglitz
US president’s new executive order is an important step towards protecting sensitive personal data Last year, Joe Biden’s administration infuriated lobbyists representing big tech firms and others that profit from our personal data by denouncing a proposal that would have gutted domestic data privacy, online civil rights and liberties, and competition safeguards. Now, the US…
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Things worth reading: 19th March 2024
Things we’re reading today include … Commercial Bank of Ethiopia glitch lets customers withdraw millions – BBC News Fintech collects almost 40% of last week’s €672M invested in European tech – Tech.eu Banks Invest in United Fintech as Digital Transformation Gap Widens – Traders Magazine UK fintech start-up Silverbird enters special administration – FinTech Futures:……
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Joe Biden has just dealt a big defeat to big tech | Joseph Stiglitz
US president’s new executive order is an important step towards protecting sensitive personal data Last year, Joe Biden’s administration infuriated lobbyists representing big tech firms and others that profit from our personal data by denouncing a proposal that would have gutted domestic data privacy, online civil rights and liberties, and competition safeguards. Now, the US…
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Joe Biden has just dealt a big defeat to big tech | Joseph Stiglitz
US president’s new executive order is an important step towards protecting sensitive personal data Last year, Joe Biden’s administration infuriated lobbyists representing big tech firms and others that profit from our personal data by denouncing a proposal that would have gutted domestic data privacy, online civil rights and liberties, and competition safeguards. Now, the US…
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You’ve been Goxed again!
Way back in 2012, I invested £1,000 in bitcoins on Mt.Gox, the Japanese-based exchange that was the most popular platform at that time for trading in said currency. Then they got hacked and went bankrupt in 2014. You may remember but, just in case: Launched in 2010, it was handling over 70% of all bitcoin……
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Joe Biden has just dealt a big defeat to big tech | Joseph Stiglitz
US president’s new executive order is an important step towards protecting sensitive personal data Last year, Joe Biden’s administration infuriated lobbyists representing big tech firms and others that profit from our personal data by denouncing a proposal that would have gutted domestic data privacy, online civil rights and liberties, and competition safeguards. Now, the US…