FROM remote learning to working from home, from shopping to socialising … Professor John Murray knows that in these uncertain times one thing is certain: some coronavirus pandemic changes will stick. John, who has joined the University of Sunderland as the new academic dean of the Faculty of Technology, […]
NORTH East residents have weighed in on Facebook’s plans for an Instagram platform aimed at under-13s, with many concerned about child safety. AFTER Buzzfeed News obtained an internal post by an Instagram executive in March, a large group of global public health advocates have urged Facebook to scrap these plans […]
A SUPREME Court ruling against Uber means the taxi-app giant may have to come up with a whole new business model, after the highest court in the said it must now treat its drivers as employees, not freelancers. The company is now faced with paying drivers the minimum wage, […]
A MULTI-MILLION-POUND University of Sunderland project is having a critical impact on North East businesses, a new report has found. At a time when many of the region’s manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are having to re-think and readjust their practices, a UoS support project is proving a much-needed […]
‘Trolling’ – the abuse of people online – is actively encouraged by the social media giants which dominate our world. For Facebook and Twitter, the more heated, angry and abusive the debate gets on their platform the happier they are, because bigger arguments mean bigger audience numbers – and bigger […]
WHILE many of us began adjusting to life under lockdown earlier this year, Masters student Neville Glean used the time to put his business plan into action. After several years working as a digital imaging technician and video editor for a London-based media company, on brands such as Vodafone, BMW, IHG and McLaren, Neville decided he wanted to branch out on his own – but needed […]
A NORTH East car restorer is following a trend first pioneered by Prince Harry, with the electrification of a classic motor – for owners with deep pockets. Aston Workshop (AW), based at Beamish in County Durham, have created this program, featuring a recently restored Aston Martin DB6, to fit their heritage […]
Following the success of the monster trail to mark Halloween, Sunderland Bid is now creating a virtual Christmas full of magical creatures. Sam Boal went to meet some of them. DUE to coronavirus, the run-up to Christmas is different to most years – but there are still plenty of […]
A LOSS of wi-fi for students in university accommodation across the North East has provoked frustration and criticism, after disrupting their studies during lockdown. Students reported losing their internet signal early on Tuesday afternoon – which removed their ability to study and attend remote learning sessions from home. Students in […]
TECH NEWS APPLE has unveiled the new iPhone 12 in four variations, each with high-speed 5G connectivity for the first time. 5G is the newest generation of mobile communications technology, offering internet speeds up to several times that of current-generation 4G. The new Apple line-up includes a smaller iPhone […]