Online media

News via chat app: BBC uses WhatsApp, WeChat to report Indian elections

When India last held a general election in 2009, the country had fewer than 50-million internet users – a mere four percent of the…

The quest for quietude: what online media can learn from Flappy Bird, Bitcoin’s creators

In the past decade, we’ve seen a steady of convergence of two worlds that, until recently, were alien to one another: the worlds of…

A virtual conversation with Julian Assange [SXSW]

Over an at-times wonky Skype connection, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange connected through to a packed Exhibition Hall 5 of the Austin Convention Centre this…

10 pieces of consumer tech that have transformed PR over the past decade

While we may not yet have the hover boards, flying cars and self-lacing shoes promised in 80s cult movie Back To The Future, the…

Untangling the future of PR: Q&A with Press Friendly founder Joel Andren

Press Friendly is the startup du jour that is being heralded by both PR Flacks and Journos as the future of PR. Dodging the…

11 of the most viral hoaxes in internet history

The internet is good for a lot of things. Perhaps most importantly though, it has fundamentally changed the way we access information. Nowhere has…

Naspers company attacks Google over international tax practices

Google is once again under fire for its international tax practices. This time though, the flak isn’t coming from an international government, but South…

We’re in the ‘McDonalds Drive-Thru’ model of the information age

When is the last time you heard music that shook you viscerally? Not a dandle, but a jolt. Something that saturated every crease in…

Is there a future for hyperlocal media?

Local is the new frontier. Local ads, deals, and services represent a massive business opportunity for the Internet giants and media companies. But local…

Investigation forced TechCrunch founder to disclose investment

Kara Swisher, editor of “All Things Digital,” reported that TechCrunch Editor Mike Arrington disclosed his investments in startups following her questions about the matter,…

TechCrunch founder admits conflict of interest with investments

Mike Arrington, editor and founder of TechCrunch, an AOL company, today disclosed his investments in some high profile startups. He said he had refrained…

Who is making money in online music?

There has been much talk about the turmoil facing the music industry, and its fragmented online state. If you keep your ear to the…

The ‘hyper-fragmented’ state of the music industry: Where to from here?

The digital, online revolution has had a profound effect on almost every industry you can think of. But perhaps the hardest hit of all…

Imogen Heap pioneers a crowd-sourced musical future

Groundbreaking singer-songwriter Imogen Heap has just released the first single off her forthcoming album. But it’s like nothing she’s ever done before. In fact,…

Curation: Is a bubble forming?

As the subject of curation takes off Venture Capitalists are funding more “curation” startups which could likely lead to a bubble in this sector….

‘Support good journalism — Pay the wall’

I don’t understand the current debate over the New York Times paywall. Yes, it has holes in it and yes it is a bit…

New York Times rolls out paywall globally

On Monday The New York Times rolled out its paywall system which means readers will now begin paying for full access to the site….

Are the days of curation numbered?

It’s clear that the interest of internet users can be very fickle indeed. Sites and services can have sudden boosts of popularity and then…

Rebecca Black is laughing all the way to the bank

Rebecca Black, the 13-year old singer who has been widely panned for singing “the worst song ever”, is laughing all the way to the…

Engadget will never be quite the same again

When I was about 18-years-old, I thought the Smashing Pumpkins was the best band in the whole world. Prompted by their breakup, I remember…

Our lives are digital curation tools

As our lives become increasingly digital curation tools can provide a good way to document our activities, capturing a snapshot of key events and…

Are you already a curator?

Curation is a hot topic in regard to the internet but curation is nothing new — most of us do it without even thinking…

For developing nations, online music remains out of reach

It’s no secret that the global established music industry is in a tumultuous period. 2010 saw album sales dropping another 12% in the USA,…

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