Don't Miss The Emotion Engineer Bank Holiday Bumper Stream Bonanza 2018
It's set to be a sunny Bank Holiday Monday, so of course, I will be staying indoors playing PlayStation 2 video games. Introducing the Emotion Engineer Bumper Stream Bonanza 2018!
My Top 7 PlayStation 2 Survival Horror Games - #Blogvengers Rebuttal
Survival horror thrived on the PlayStation 2, thanks to a library of games bursting at the seems with creativity and originality. Picking just seven is going to be tricky, but after seeing 16 Bit Dad’s personal list, it's only fair that I give it a go.
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…
Artificial Intelligence Deal Shows The UK Government And ‘I, Robot’ Have A Lot In Common
Our government just made a £1 billion deal to be at the forefront of artificial intelligence. But from the way they’re talking about it, I can’t help but draw comparisons to a particular Will Smith sci-fi…
New Rising Media Goes To The UK Blog Awards 2018
So, beyond my wildest expectations, I went to the UK Blog Awards as a finalist - amongst a small group who were whittled down from so many. Here is my story…
The Future Human Needs To Learn To Trust Charities, Research Shows
Research shows over a quarter of people no longer trust charities in the UK. With many societal and physical problems affecting us all, this needs to change. Luckily, there may be hope…
The Story Of New Rising Media – Learn Something UK Blog Awards Special
On this week’s episode of Learn Something – as New Rising Media is a finalist in this year’s prestigious UK Blog Awards, I thought I’d turn their #bloghour questions into a podcast episode and tell you all the story of my blog.
The Curious Case Of Viral, Inc. Did Their Twitter Accounts Get Wrongfully Deleted?
The Tweetdeckoning is nigh, as Twitter suspended a whole bunch of accounts - including the vast portfolio of accounts owned by Viral, Inc. But has the social network made a mistake? Here is my exclusive investigation…
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.
Technology Firsts - Learn Something Episode 31
On this week’s episode of Learn Something - let’s dive into the world of technology firsts, debunking commonly wrong history knowledge you may have about the very gadgets you use today.
What Is The Future Of The Business Card?
The future of the business card is actually more interesting than you may first think - with smart paper that could be touch sensitive and project holograms.
My Trip To Insomnia 62 - The Download Festival Of Gaming Conventions
This year, I got the chance to visit Insomnia 62 Gaming Festival at Birmingham’s NEC. I expected a run-of-the-mill convention but turns out I tumbled down the rabbit hole into a nerd’s cornucopia of video games and geek culture.
45 Years Of The Mobile Phone - Learn Something Episode 30
This week marks the 45th anniversary of the first ever mobile phone call. For the 30th episode of Learn Something, it’s only fair we document the sometimes weird history of the mobile and see what the future holds for this essential tech…
Wearable Technology Show 2018 - Has The Future Of Wearable Tech Changed?
Another year, another Wearable Technology Show. My piece for BBC Focus made the future of Wearable tech clear in 2017… Has that vision changed for 2018?
Strange AI-Generated April Fool’s Pranks Prove Machines Have A Weird Sense Of Humour
Need proof that Artificial Intelligence is not going to enslave the human race? Just take a look at the bizarre April Fool’s pranks it creates…
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.
Ready Player One Review
Ready Player One is an incredible novel by Ernest Cline, but does it safely make the transition onto the big screen? With Steven Spielberg at the helm, I was nervous…
The Story Behind New Rising Media’s New Look For Spring 2018
So, New Rising Media’s new profile picture looks a bit jazzy! But, there’s a deeper story behind the design beyond it simply just being cool and colourful.
The UK Moves One Step Closer To Building Europe’s First Spaceport
The UK government’s goal to build the first spaceport in Europe (and my dream to see a rocket launch in person) took one step closer to being a reality.
Confocal Non-Line-of-Sight Imaging Technology and Its Possibilities
Suddenly, a team of researchers from the Stanford University is under the focus of imaging the world over. The team, which includes Matthew O'Toole, David B. Lindell, and Gordon Wetzstein, have presented a breakthrough technology to reveal objects hidden around corners. They call it “confocal non-line-of-sight imaging.”