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Even writers need to think before tweeting
Life, James Hein, Published on 16/08/2017
» Without the internet, there would only ever be part of a story. Consider the recent example of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. She watched an edited video and then took to the internet using her fame to decry the treatment of a small child by a prominent leader. Her concerns were quickly and widely spread but the unedited footage showed the opposite. Even the mother of the child finally got involved and asked the internet to please tell J.K. Rowling that she was wrong. At the time of writing Rowling had apologised to the mother but not the leader she smeared. In the current fast pace and instant Twitter-response world it is important to take a step back and do some personal investigation before reacting, often incorrectly, to a flash tweet or news story. If you see a clip try and find the full or unedited version, that extra time can save you from future embarrassment, though some personalities seem to be immune to it.
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The software that's almost a one-stop shop
Life, Wanda Sloan, Published on 26/04/2011
» Burin Kantabutra writes to say:
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Imagine that
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 06/05/2015
» Imagine Cup Thailand 2015, organised by Microsoft Thailand, is an annual software competition for university students that has been running for 13 years. This year, there are 17 teams in the final round, shortlisted from over 100 submissions nationwide. Last week, three teams of students were announced as winners in three categories — "World Citizenship", "Games" and "Innovation" — and will receive royal trophies from HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, a cash prize of 100,000 baht and a chance to compete to participate in the World Finals in July.
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Transpacific cable is cut, for now
Life, James Hein, Published on 16/09/2020
» In light of the problems between the USA and China, and that those in power in Beijing want to grab data from US networks, Google and Facebook have dropped plans to build an undersea cable between the US and Hong Kong. The new target limits the landing points to the Philippines and Taiwan and now excludes Hong Kong. The HK section of the cable is built but will not now be activated due to a national security agreement between the US and Google and Facebook. I will predict that if Joe Biden wins the next US election this decision will be revisited.
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Connecting in Covid times
Business, Published on 06/05/2020
» In 2003 when Linden Lab launched the virtual world Second Life, it was a novelty and a huge success, with a community of over a million at its peak. A quaint convergence of unfettered imagination and dollar-powered real life -- through avatars, business, product sales, music, movies, and even news reporting and politics -- its ever-changing and expanding virtual world took off.
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Skype replaces Microsoft Messenger for online calls
AFP, Published on 08/11/2012
» SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft announced that recently-acquired Skype will replace its Messenger online chat service.
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Apple extends gains after iPhone 5 launch
AFP, Published on 13/09/2012
» Apple shares extended their gains Thursday amid a generally positive response to the launch of the new iPhone 5, aimed at keeping the California firm ahead of its peers in the hot smartphone market.
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