Why Are Businesses Making Loads Of Fake Facebook Events?
You may have set yourself as ‘going’ to one of many Facebook events that quite clearly a joke… Why have so many popped up out of nowhere?
Memes Cause Teen Obesity? That's A Bit Of A Stretch, Loughborough University
In one of the more ridiculous stories of the week, Loughborough academics sent a letter to UK parliament, informing them that memes cause teen obesity…
Call Yourself An “Influencer”? The Whole World Just Hears The Word “Idiot”
The word “influencer” gets thrown around a lot by brands and people alike. And I’m here, on behalf of bloggers, creators and the future of humanity to say one thing. Stop it.
It’s About Time Accessible Gaming Was Taken Seriously
With the release of Microsoft’s Xbox Adaptive Controller, I applaud an industry that is finally looking out for the needs of the disabled gaming community - but let’s not forget the 30+ years of history that led to this development.
Let’s Talk About Google Duplex - The Brilliant-Yet-Terrifying Digital Assistant Of Human Deception
From wowing the world with an incredible demo to becoming a scary violation of ethics, Google Duplex has done it all. After sitting back and watching the initial fireworks, I’m ready to dive in…
Facebook Dating Is Ghosting Privacy Responsibilities And Swiping Left On Real Connections
With Facebook’s announcement of new dating features at this year’s F8, two things are clear - privacy is still a very real issue and Mark Zuckerberg really doesn’t get dating…
The Facebook In Congress Calamity - Testimony Turns Into Old People Confused About The Internet
Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before members of Congress. Many expected a thorough grilling of the social network’s founder. Instead, we got a bunch of old people who didn’t know a single thing about the internet.
The Ugly Truths About Facebook Have Been Hidden In Plain Sight For Years
The recently leaked internal Facebook memo is surely shocking, but come on… You already knew a lot of this stuff.
Mobile World Congress Continues To Prove That Smartphones Are Boring
Mobile World Congress is just around the corner and if the recent leaks are to be believed, companies have done absolutely nothing to make smartphones remotely interesting.
Violent Video Games Are Not To Blame For The Florida School Shooting
A Kentucky Governor has blamed the Florida school shooting on violent video games, not guns - bringing up a debate that was settled years ago. Allow me to respond…
Why The Original Shadow Of The Colossus Is Better Than The Remake - Emotion Engineer Twitch Stream
Another Wednesday, another Twitch instalment of Emotion Engineer – the only channel dedicated to the PlayStation 2. On this episode, I will be showing just why the original Shadow of the Colossus is better than the remake.
Is Facebook Eavesdropping on Your Conversations?
It’s an experience many can relate to: you’re simply talking about a topic, like an item you need for your home, when an ad for that very item shows up in your Facebook feed moments later.
Going Back To Old Facebook Is Good For The Many, Not The Few
Facebook’s plans to change how the news feed works, making businesses, brands and media posts less visible, are a mixed bag of good and bad news.
Logan Paul’s Video Of Suicide Victim - An Unfortunate Metaphor For The Future Of YouTube
Logan Paul’s disgusting video showing a suicide victim shows 2018 is a year YouTube needs to change or risk (ironically) killing itself.
Merry Christmas! Tis The Season For Digital Disconnection
If you are reading this, Merry Christmas! Now get off your phone/tablet/computer and feel the freedom of true digital disconnection.
The Booby Trap: Twitch Needs To Do Something About Sexual Streamers
Dear Twitch, I want to love your platform. But you’ve really got to do something about these so-called “booby streamers.”
A Dog Is For Life, Not Just For Instagram
Dogs deserve loving owners, not Instagram-focussed social media moguls who don’t know the first thing about truly caring for a pet.
Loot Crates Are The Path To The Dark Side - Change Your Ways, EA
So EA turned the launch of Star Wars Battlefront 2 - one of the most highly anticipated games of 2017 - into a controversial storm of loot crate hell. We have one thing to thank them for, as they have officially found what is considered “too far” for micro transaction-based unlockables.
Facebook Isn’t Listening To Your Conversations. It Doesn’t Have To - A Social Media Marketer’s Perspective
Is Facebook listening to conversations through your phone's microphone? Here is my response to Reply All's recent podcast episode.