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http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/dec/17/whatsapp-blocked-brazil-48-hours-facebook

WhatsApp blocked in Brazil for 48 hours by court



 
Brazil had blocked whatsapp so that no one i the country could go on it. A Brazilian court ordered mobile phone providers to block all access to the internet-based messaging service on Wednesday for a total of 48 hours, starting at midnight.

• The injunction was sought by a plaintiff before a criminal court in São Paulo state whose identity was kept secret.
• The first criminal court of São Bernardo do Campo said in a statement: “WhatsApp did not respond to a court order, dated 23 July, 2015. On 7 August , 2015, the company was notified again of being subject to fixed penalty in case of non-compliance.”

This was there to make sure that people werent getting caught up in things that werent there problem and to help them stay safe.

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/dec/14/twitter-warns-users-hacked-state-sponsored-actors

Twitter warns users they may have been hacked by 'state-sponsored actors'



Twitter useres have said that they were part of a stateside attack meaning that they think that the government were hacking into their information and tweeting pretending to be them.There have been many people trying to warn everyone.

• The warning begins: “As a precaution, we are alerting you that your Twitter account is one of a small group of accounts that may have been targeted by state-sponsored actors. We believe that these actors (possibly associated with a government) may have been trying to obtain information such as email addresses, IP addresses, and/or phone numbers.”
• Twitter’s specific warning has sparked criticism from those who received it, however. The company advises users to use the anonymous browser Tor to keep their identity secret in the face of hacks, but Tor users have often accused the firm of blocking accounts that log in using the service, thinking they are spammers. Users whose accounts are blocked in this way can get them back by verifying with a phone number – and phone numbers are one of the pieces of information that Twitter has warned may have been stolen in the attacks.

This has obviously had a bad impact on the people who use twitter as they think that they were hacked by people un control. This shouldnt be happening as the governemnt are there to protect your information not abuse and expose it.

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http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/dec/03/youtube-licensing-deals-tv-shows-films

YouTube tipped to strike licensing deals for TV shows and films

 

Youtube have been trying to make deals with TV firms and big comapanies so that they can show their shows on youtube. This will help improve their viewers etc.This will be a competition that they will have to compete with Netflix and other big companies that offer  this sort of service.

• The online video service is keen for its $9.99-a-month service to compete more directly with rivals such as Netflix, Amazon and Hulu, according to the Wall Street Journal.
• The shows or movies may be streamed exclusively on YouTube Red, or could be released through traditional channels like movie theaters, cable networks and DVDs alongside the YouTube subscription service.”
• It’s based on people paying $12.99 for a monthly subscription within the app – YouTube has added $3 to the cost of YouTube Red to account for Apple’s 30% cut of in-app purchases.

I think this will be a good thing for Yputube as it will attract many more people that dont get to cathc up with TV shows that often. Eventhough there are many services availables as many people are fond and know about Youtube because they are already familiar with it will help them alot.

 

 

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/dec/17/sun-website-traffic-mirror

 

Sun website traffic rises by a quarter – but it is eclipsed by the Mirror

 

 

The sun website traffic rose by more than a quarter in November – but it was not enough to close the gap with rival Trinity Mirror.

• News UK’s website, which began offering most online articles for free this summer and had completely abolished its paywall by the end of November, posted a 25.6% rise in daily unique browsers to 1.6 million.
• Trinity’s national newspaper sites, which include mirror.co.uk, enjoyed a 28.1% rise in average daily unique browsers to 4.7 million last month compared with October, according to the latest figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulations
• The Independent was up 24.4% compared with October to 3.27 million daily unique browsers, Telegraph.co.uk jumped 17.2% to just over 5 million, theguardian.com rose 13.7% to 9.27 million and MailOnline added 10.5% to 14.6 million

 

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News Corporation

1) Research News Corporation’s response to the growth of new and digital media by listing each of the institution’s brands (Sky News, Times etc.) Have any closed, changed or been in the news in the last 10 years for any reason?There are many institution brands that news corp have covered. For example, BBC news, ITV, sky news and the guardian etc. These are big news brands that have been happing over many years and have continued to be successful.

2) Develop examples of the impact that new and digital media has had on News Corp’s brands (paywalls, readership figures, audience share etc.)
Many people would find it easier to get newspapers for free online rather than going out and buying it. Many people have been doing this for a couple of years now since there have been online versions and apps to access. This has meant that newspapers have been declining and not many have been around.Some newspapers are getting distributed for free but as many people have data on their phone and prefer to see a digital version they ignore the free version and just use their phone as its there and convenient and it doesn't take up alot of space.

3) Use what you have found out about News Corp to answer the following question:
Why and with what success are traditional media institutions adapting to the challenge posed by new/digital media?
There have been a real success with what has been happening in the news industry. For example, there has been alot of people being more interested in the news but the online and digital versions. No one really listens to the news on the radio any more or watches it as much as they used to. They had to make sure that there is enough information for people to access and ensure that there is enough being done. Having a easier option of it being on-line is good as it gives us the opportunity to access it quicker and easier.

The key concepts of audience and institution

1) What was the relationship between audience and institution in the pre-digital age?
There is a relationship between the two. The relationship is that they are both there to provide information in a way.For example, an audience is there to read and understand the information they institutions give them. This gives them enough time to do everything.they all want to make sure that they have enough to show everyone.


2) The article gives a lot of examples of major media institutions. Choose three examples from the article and summarise what the writer is saying about each of them.
There are many examples to talk about. For example, Disney they have always provided films and books and merchandise for their audiences. This gives them praise as many people like to give them that. Another one is BBC they there purpose is to inform and thats what they do. The last one is that Marvel they are really big and well-known with everyone as well like Disney. 

3) The article ends with a section on the digital age. Summarise this section in 50 words.
Digital media has always been a big impact in the world. It has been beneficial and useful. Digital media will always be changing and show different things overtime.Digital media will always be changing. technology has been a massive and changes all the time and as that changes so does the digital media.

4) How do YOU see the relationship between audience and institution in the future? Will audiences gain increasing power or will the major global media institutions hold sway?
I see that digital media will always have a big impact on the world and the way it does is through technology and the internet.As technology changes so does the internet. For example, iPhone has been successful and always will be. It has always changed in different ways and has been improving in what they do.

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http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/dec/09/independent-blog-site-ransomware-hackers-viruses

The Independent’s blog site hit by ransomware attack



The independants website has fallen foul of hackers who are using ads to target visitors with virus software that encrypts files and demands a ransom. This is bad as The independant is a well-known website which tries to do its best in keeping alot viewers and by hackers not violating them its bad.

• A spokesperson for Independent owners ESI Media said that as a precaution all ads have been removed from the site, which is separate from Independent.co.uk and hosted on popular blogging software WordPress.
• We are currently investigating third-party advertising suppliers that are used by our externally-hosted blog platform, Independent Blogs, which is a separate entity to Independent.co.uk,” said the spokesperson.
• ESI said that visitors to the legacy site amounted to less than 0.2% of those who visited the Independent during the whole month of November. Based on the Independent’s most recent published traffic statistics, which cover October, fewer than 5,000 people a day are likely to have visited the site.

This is bad as The independant is there to provide information for their audeicne not to have hackers ruin what they put n their website and have false information.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/digital-media/12041677/Brits-to-get-access-to-BBC-iPlayer-and-Sky-Go-on-holiday-as-EU-changes-copyright-rules.html

Brits to get access to BBC iPlayer and Sky Go on holiday as EU changes copyright rules




The BBC is planning to allow licence fee payers to access the iPlayer from abroad under new rules designed to create a single market for digital services. Providers of subscription internet content including Sky, Netflix and Spotify will also be obliged to allow their viewers to use their services from anywhere in the EU.

• The BBC said it would undertake a major technical overhaul of the iPlayer to ensure licence fee payers can log in to watch programmes while non-licence fee payers remain excluded. Currently it simply blocks access to all non-British internet addresses.
• A spokesman said: “Being able to offer BBC iPlayer depends on the UK Government implementing legislation to modernise the licence fee… something the Government has committed to do next year.
• Officials are planning more new rules for next spring that would mean individuals in one EU country could gain the right to subscribe to digital services from any other. The moves are being opposed by rights holders including the major Hollywood studios, who fear it would undermine their ability to stagger releases across territories and charge different prices depending on the level of demand for a film.

I think that the EU has a right to have he iplayer as its somehing that they can develop and turn into something big. As the BBC are going to cut off BBC 3 maybe the EU can re do something like that.

News on the Tweet

• Why are respected news brands good news for Twitter?

They are good for twitter as its something that they would like to do. Everyone who are interested will show that via twitter. They are interested ion re tweeting their articles etc. Its something that happens as they want everyone to know what they are reading or are interested in.

• Why in turn is Twitter good for respected news brands?

Its good for respected news brands because they need to make sure that they are popular as most companies have an online version. They don't mind  if people promote them in a way like re-tweeting their news stories or someone else's tweet etc. This is good publicity for them as it gives them something to do.

• The report suggests that old and new media “are not, in fact, in direct competition, but often work extremely well together to enhance both the media eco-system and the consumer experience”. What evidence do they provide to support this idea? Do you agree with it?

I think that its wrong in some way as it can be directed out and show what they mean. I think that this is purposely done for a reason to get more views etc.

• On page 24/25 of the report, the focus turns to 'gossip' or 'banter'. What example tweets from journalists are used to illustrate this? 

There are many stories that are being used as part of banter. For example "sewer pipe is stuck with a large pooh". This may appear funny as its a play on words as its getting clogged up with winnie the pooh. Also, "Does Kim kardashian bum look big in these trousers" Is another one as she is known for her famous backside.

• Do you think the increasing amount of 'gossip' or 'banter' is harming the reputation of news and journalists?

No, i dont think it is as you do need a balance in what you write and hear as news cant always be serious and negative.

• What does the report say about trust in Twitter and journalists (look at pages 34-39)?

Most people are saying that they trust what they are saying and what is going on twitter as its something that they can connect with the news articles or people who run the newspapers. Its something that can happen over time all the time. They believe that they are more in contact with them this way.

• Finally, do you think new and digital media developments such as Twitter have had a positive or negative impact on traditional newspapers?

i think that it has both a good and bad impact on them. For example, it helps them as they get to promote them in some way as many people don't have any contact with the news or newspapers and the way they find out is through social media. It does bring it back as they would rather see it or hear it on social media rather than read and waqtch the original on a newspaper or BBC news.

Globalisation and the media: wider issues

1) Why was Google Glass controversial?

Its been controversial because its very open. It allows google to access everyones personal information that they may not want them to know. This id an issue as many things go online quicker and is very bad that it gets shown. Evryone wants to keep up with the latest trends and they want to ensure that they get what they can to be with the new technogloy. But as this is going to very expenisve and many people may not want this they need to ensure that they get enough done.

2) What are the positive elements to Globalisation that the article highlights?

There are many psotive elements to this. For example, it allows everyone to access what they want when they want. They can do things easier and quicker. Its something that allows a small minority of people to connect with. Not eveyone is going to be able to afford this new piece of tech and the people that do have it will be lucky enought to have so.


3) What are potential negatives to Globalisation?
Although there are good things about the new product there are also some bad ones too. For example, that not many peopel will be intrested in this new product. Alot of people dont want new products or anything new within companies to grow as the technology changes all the time and there are bound to be many other things out very soon. Without the reassurance of other people they arent going to want to buy it and be intrested.


4) What is a techno-panic? How does it link to moral panics?

Techno panic is a fear that relkates new and recent technology. This is something that is bad as its something that happens sometimes and to some people.This can spark both moral and techno panics. There have been some issues that wearing and using the glass is bad as it can cause problems within the eyes and it can be bad for the human brain etc. 


5) What is your opinion on the privacy debate and major corporations being able to access large quantities of personal data?

I think that its bad that Google will be able to see, hear and wtach what people are doing that have this new piece of technology. Being private is there for reason to make sure that no one else can see what you are doing or hear what you are doing. People dont want private infromation going out as its soemthing that is close to them and it should be kept private. However, it is good that they are inventing soemthing new as technology changes all the time.
 

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/digital-media/11980163/Alibaba-buys-Chinas-version-of-YouTube-for-4.8bn.html

Alibaba buys China's version of YouTube for $4.8bn



Alibaba buys chinas version of youtube for alot of money. This is slightly above the price that they asked for but as he wants to pay that amount they will happliy let him buy it for that much money. He says ""We are confident that we will strengthen our market position and further accelerate our growth through the integration of our advertising and consumer businesses with Alibaba's platform and Alipay services," said Youku Tudou chief executive Victor Koo in a joint statement with Alibaba.

• In a "definitive merger agreement", Alibaba will pay $27.60 in cash per US-traded American depositary
• The price is 35pc higher than the share price on October 15, just before the takeover bid was first announced.

I think this fine that he is going to buy a chinese version of youtube as its what he wants to do. I think that its good that he went over the asking price as it shows how much he wanted it. Youtube is very popular and im sure the chinese version is to.


http://www.theguardian.com/media/greenslade/2015/dec/02/rebekah-brooks-praised-by-david-dinsmore-over-news-uks-changes


Rebekah Brooks praised by David Dinsmore over News UK's changes




Rebekah Brooks is getting parised on the amount of good work she has been putting in the effort she has been doing. They say it feels like longer than 12 weeks that she been here and she has alot more work to do. She has always cause controversy but has now maybe turned over a new leaf and made people get a better idea of her.

• He said: “We’ve done a phenomenal job as a sector of doing ourselves down in the last 25 years when our relevance has never been greater in this fragmented world.
• Such is the intensity of change since Brooks returned to the company 12 weeks ago it “feels like 12 years ago”, Dinsmore told Campaign’s Gideon Spanier.
• He said: “You can build audiences reasonably quickly... But we’ve also discovered... you have to be nimble, you have to keep moving. That’s where we have to get a lot better.”
• The Sun is Britain’s best-selling paper, with a print circulation of 1.8m copies a day. But it struggled to obtain a digital audience when people were required to pay for access to its website.

I think that its good that she is trying to be good and do her best as she needs to to make a good living now. She has been a terrible person in the past but is now trying to become a better person.