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Cybercrime: not a case of ‘if’ but ‘when’
November 19, 2015
As UK online shoppers brace themselves for what experts are dubbing ‘the biggest cybercrime Christmas of all time’, it seems almost inevitable that as a consumer, your online personal details will be hacked at some point. In the past year alone, TalkTalk, Vodafone, Experian, Mumsnet, Moonpig and Morrison’s are just a few of the big names that have fallen victim to cyber criminals. In fact, the actual scale of the problem spans much wider than...
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Abstract Digest #17
November 13, 2015
Abstract Digest is a collection of this week’s best in news, creativity and business. Let us know on Twitter if we missed any better stories! Future Could desert crops become the new sustainable dinner? Portable particle accelerators may soon become reality. Shouldn't smartphones have a passport app? Driverless buses set to hit public roads for the first time in Switzerland next year. FB Video: What will happen in 2016? 30 journalists predict the future...
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Abstract Digest #16
November 6, 2015
Welcome to Abstract Digest, the best in this week's news, fun and design. Let us know on Twitter if we missed out on something awesome! Future Google's self-driving cars will be aware of children. How VR in sports advertising could change the creative industry. Slack plans a mass-media advertising push to boost growth. Facebook is dabbling in a ‘teleportation’ station set to launch by 2025. Osborne can find £4.4bn without cutting tax credits, says...
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Are Regulators Embroiled in a Reputational Crisis?
November 3, 2015
Are regulators embroiled in a reputational crisis, or have they become a scapegoat for companies caught cheating? In the wake of the VW emissions scandal, accusations are flying. Last Tuesday, British technology company Dyson announced that they will be taking legal action against both Siemens and Bosch, the latter of whom, as hardware and software developers for VW, are already under scrutiny. Company founder Sir James Dyson has accused his rivals of attaining their ‘A’...
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Product Placement: Has it Gone too Far?
October 30, 2015
With the release of Spectre on the 26th October the same buzz that accompanies all Bond films has permeated news outlets everywhere. James Bond is arguably one of the most iconic movie franchises ever, and with that comes the opportunity for MGM and Columbia Pictures to capitalize on the chance to place brands and products in their film. The financial benifits generated from these product partnerships is undeniable. For example, BMW spent a reported $3...
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Abstract Digest #15
October 30, 2015
Welcome to Abstract Digest, a collection of the week's best in news and creativity. Let us know on Twitter if we missed anything spectacular! Future Elon Musk's Hyperloop to start work on a $6bn test-track 'within weeks'. ESPN is shutting down its YouTube channel due to paid subscription model. Should cyclists be allowed to run red lights? Honda's new hydrogen powered car is actually a good car. Learn a new fact every minute. How will...
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Is Your Business Prepared to Meet the New Transparency in Supply Chains Provisions?
October 28, 2015
New provisions on transparency in supply chains, which will place reporting obligations on thousands of businesses, are due to come into force in just a matter of days. Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act otherwise known as the TiSC provisions will soon require all commercial organisations with a turnover of more than £36 million to produce slavery and human trafficking statements each year to increase transparency about what business are doing to tackle modern...
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TalkTalking one’s way out of a crisis
October 26, 2015
For all the perks of their position, no one envies a CEO in crisis. While some can manage the spotlight and maintain their roles, others succumb to public pressure and are forced to resign. What separates the two? Consider Dido Harding, the Chief Executive of TalkTalk. She is in the hot seat after her company’s website was hacked last Wednesday, the third time in eight months. The company’s stock price has fallen by 10 per...
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Abstract Digest #14
October 23, 2015
Abstract Digest #14 Hello and welcome to this week’s Abstract Digest, a roundup of the weeks best in creativity, news and discussion. Let us know if we missed any articles on Twitter. Future John Lewis predicts the rise of the ‘master shopper’ and virtual reality. Affordable motion capture suit will let you experience the full potential of virtual reality. Apple’s Tim Cook prophesises ‘massive change’ ahead for the car industry. 7 amazing online fashion startups...
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Can the SNP’s Patriotic Patience Endure?
October 19, 2015
Patience and politics are not commonly partnered. But this year’s SNP conference held in Aberdeen demonstrated that the party remains focused on national independence—and willing to bide its time to achieve it. In both her opening and closing addresses, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made clear that she wants another referendum, while recognising that the timing of it will be key to its success. As Angus Robertson, the Parliamentary Group Leader in Westminster made clear, the...