Andrew Heaton

Netflix To Open A Production Hub In New York

A recent report from CNN reveals that Netflix is looking to invest $100 million to create a production hub in New York City, which a statement on the New York State website says will bring in hundreds of jobs. The company’s new offices will be based in the city’s Flatiron District and will apparently take […]

5y ago

Donald Trump

Democrats Look To Continue Pursuing Donald Trump Over Obstruction

After the release of the redacted Mueller report on Thursday, Democrats are wanting to continue pursuing President Donald Trump amid allegations of obstruction during the 2016 election, the BBC says. While the President’s legal team have completely exonerated Trump, special counsel Robert Mueller — who wrote the 448-page report — is being asked to testify […]

5y ago

china|Gaming|nintendo|Nintendo Switch

China Welcomes Sale Of Nintendo Switch

China will be opening the doors to sales of the Nintendo Switch, which will give the company greater access to one of the world’s biggest video game markets, CNN says. Currently, the console is not yet available via official channels in China. The report also says that since the announcement, Nintendo’s shares have risen 14 […]

5y ago

amazon|china

Amazon To Shut Down Online Store In China

The internet retail giant Amazon may be shutting down its online store in China by July 18, according to Reuters. The report says that the company is unable to “gain traction” in the country due to 82 percent of the marketplace being controlled by the likes of JD and Alibaba’s Tmall marketplace. While Amazon shoppers […]

5y ago

Facebook|social media

Facebook ‘Unintentionally Uploaded’ 1.5 Million Users’ Contacts

Facebook said on Wednesday that it may have “unintentionally uploaded” the email contacts of around 1.5 million users, a report from Reuters says. The uploads may have been going on since May 2016 after a design change and could potentially stir up further privacy issues, which have plagued the social media site. Speaking to Reuters, […]

5y ago

kim jong un

North Korea ‘Test Fires’ New Weapon

A report from BBC states that North Korea has test-fired a new tactical guided weapon along with a “powerful warhead.” According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim Jong-un was present on Wednesday during the test, saying that it was of “very weighty significance in increasing the combat power of the People’s Army,” adding […]

5y ago

Mueller Report

Mueller Report To Be Released On Thursday

Robert Mueller’s report on the 2016 election interference will be made public this Thursday, according to The New York Times. The 400-page investigation report comes after search warrants, indictments, and more than 2,300 subpoenas over the last 23 months but is finally ready to be released with many American’s eager to read the special counsel’s […]

5y ago

sony

PlayStation 5 Details Have Been Announced By Sony

Sony has announced details about their up-and-coming PlayStation 5, a report from GameSpot has revealed. In an interview with Wired, lead system architect Mark Cerny spoke about the next-generation console. Cerny — who worked on the PlayStation 4 — has revealed that the new system will be based on the architecture of its predecessor. Details […]

5y ago

aretha franklin

Aretha Franklin Awarded Posthumous Pulitzer Prize

Aretha Franklin – deemed the “Queen of Soul” – has been awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize for contributions to American music over the past 50 years, according to a report from CNN. This marks the first time in history that an individual woman has received the prize. Other winners in the past include Bob Dylan, […]

5y ago

amazon

Amazon Flooded By ‘Fake Reviews,’ Consumer Report Says

A report from the U.K. consumer group Which? said that Amazon’s website is being flooded by “fake five-star reviews” on products. The BBC says that the online retail giant is receiving top reviews for popular items such as smart watches and headphones but many of which are unverified – where there is no proof that […]

5y ago

france|Notre Dame

President Macron Pledges To ‘Rebuild’ After Notre Dame Fire Disaster

French President Emmanuel Macron attended the scene where the devastating fire at France’s Notre Dame Cathedral took place on Monday, according to a report by The Guardian. Macron gave a speech in which he vowed to “rebuild” the cathedral. “Notre Dame is our history, our literature, part of our psyche, the place of all our […]

5y ago

Twitter

TV Network Starz Criticized After Forcing Twitter To Remove Links To ‘Pirated Shows’

The TV channel Starz has been hit with criticism after it forced Twitter to remove tweets which featured links to pirated content, The Guardian reports. The network – which hosts such shows as American Gods and The 100 – issued instructions to the social networking site to delete any links to sites where users could […]

5y ago

Fukushima|Japan

Removal Of Fuel Rods In Fukushima’s Damaged Reactor Begins

The removal of the melted fuel from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan has begun, according to a report from The New York Times. The plant, which was wrecked by a tsunami in 2011, has already sent in workers to start the process of removing the first of the 566 rods which were used. […]

5y ago

Facebook|social media

Facebook Is Being Asked To Remove ‘Like’ Feature For Young Users

Facebook is being urged — along with other sites, such as Instagram — to remove the “like” feature on its site in a new proposed system designed to improve online safety for children. A report from The Guardian says that a new 16-point program is being considered, which could see the social media site turn […]

5y ago

Gaming|microsoft|Xbox one

Leaked Images Reveal ‘All-Digital’ Xbox One That Has No Disc Drive

Amidst rumors that Microsoft will be unveiling a new Xbox One console that is said to be entirely digital, Gamespot can report that images leaked online may confirm it as a reality. The new “All-Digital” Xbox will contain no disc drive, according to German website WinFuture, which posted the image showing a console similar to […]

5y ago

australia|google

Google Wing: World’s First Drone Delivery Service Takes Flight

After a year and a half of trial runs in both the U.S. and Australia, the world’s first commercial drone delivery service will be soaring over the homes of Australian shoppers to deliver goods, Sky News can confirm. The report says this service — named Google Wing — will be operated by Alphabet, the parent […]

5y ago

china

Taiwanese Doctors Discover Four Bees Living In Woman’s Eye

A team of doctors from Taiwan had found four live bees living in a woman’s eye, a report from The Guardian can confirm. As related by The Guardian, the 29-year-old woman simply identified by the surname He initially approached a hospital complaining of a swollen left eye. When doctors had a look, they found the […]

5y ago

Facebook|social media

Facebook To Use New AI To Stop People Receiving Notifications From Dead Users

A new algorithm is being rolled out by Facebook to help tackle a sensitive concern for users: receiving notifications from the profiles of dead friends and relatives. A report from The Guardian says that the social media giant is altering its AI system and will be treating such accounts differently by preventing the site from […]

5y ago

advertising|burger king

Burger King Pulls Ad Amidst Accusations Of Being ‘Culturally Insensitive’

Burger King in New Zealand has pulled an advert for being “culturally insensitive,” according to The Guardian. The ad depicts a western Caucasian male as he struggles to eat a burger with large chopsticks. The comical ad has since been deemed ‘racist.’ The controversial ad also inspired an additional post condemning the advertisement. The post […]

5y ago

Retail Giant Debenhams At Risk Of Going Into Administration

U.K. retailer Debenhams is at risk of going into administration after rejecting an offer from Sports Direct CEO Mike Ashley. A report from the BBC said the offer was put in place to boost the department store by £200 million ($261.5 million). This is after a rejected offer of £150 million ($196 million) on Monday […]

5y ago