NEWS 2

Skype service 'restored' after network problems

A problem with Skype's status system has been fixed, after many people were unable to use the service. Reports about Skype being unavailable started at about 09:00 BST on Monday in the UK. But just after midnight on Tuesday, Skype said services had been fully restored. In a statement, Skype-owner Microsoft said it had "detected an issue with the status settings" on Skype that show if someone is online or not. The problem locked many people's status as offline - stopping them making calls even though they were connected.

• Spyware demo shows how spooks hack mobile phones 
• Skype falls victim to text chat bug
• Free mobile voice, text and data plans coming to UK
• Court says Skype's name is too similar to Sky's

My view on this article is that the public may have suffered a lot due to the closure of Skype as its shut a popular application that many people around the world use to call from many different locations. it must've been a great let down for the public as well as the company as they may have lost many audiences.

Apple removes 300 infected apps from the app store

Apple has now removed over 300 pieces of software from the App Store, after malware that targeted developers managed to create infected iOS apps. On top of that, it looks like the apps are more dangerous to Apple customers than previously thought. Several security companies have now banded together in the search for malicious iOS apps: Claud Xiao from PaloAlto Networks has reportedly discovered 39, Fox-IT also found a number of others, a representative told WIRED in an email.

• Apple did not immediately return a request for comment.
• the infected apps are also capable of receiving commands from the attacker
• Originally, the malware was seen to be fairly innocuous: it could siphon off only small snippets of information such as a device’s ID, and the current time.

My view on this article is that this was a major issue due to apple being such a successful brand to a very weak brand due to hackers trying to hack into other peoples privacy. this becomes a big issue as privacy is very important to many audiences and could cause many problems if media is leaked from audiences phones.

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TV Customers	10.7m
Broadband Homes	5.3m
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• The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has also estimated that in 10 children aged between five and 16 have a clinically diagnosed mental health disorder, with the highest number - six per cent - affected by a conduct or behavioural problem.

• Three per cent have been diagnosed with anxiety and one per cent with depression, according to the 2004 figures - while disorders such as autism, tics and eating problems make up less than one per cent.

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The impact of Google

1) Why has Google led to the decline of the newspaper industry?

Goggle has led to the decline of the newspaper industry as the article states that google and other online services are the reason why people don't purchase newspapers or read newspapers as they have taken over the industry.  it states that it has declined in the traditional media industry. 


2) Do you personally think Google is to blame for newspapers closing and journalists losing their jobs? Why?

i think Google is not to blame for newspapers closing down because as the media is developing there are advanced technology out there for the public which therefore excite them more than the traditional methods of media such as newspapers, also now most of the audience that actually use media is teenagers and younger adults and therefore they are more likely to use online services which leaves the newspapers targeted to an older target audience.


3) Read the comments below the article. Pick one comment you agree with and one you disagree with and justify your opinions in detail.

AGREE 

Phil HoodTuesday, January 7, 2014

Obviously, Google is not to blame. I don’t think it’s about blame. I think the Internet is incredibly poorly designed. Rather than being free, everything on it should cost something in order to compensate creators. We have a prov gofiting from the content of others is well established. Google came along, and, at least in the case of Youtube, knowingly robbed content creators for years in order to build up the business. The ideal system would be one in which every click resulted in a nano-charge on your phone bill, maybe 1/1000 of a cent for a news story, for example. Sites like Google that link to other sites could also pay in very tiny increments.

I agree with this statement as it states how the technology has developed so much that people are now using the internet so much to do everything on, such as read news, watch online episodes, listen to music and much more. This statement is talking about how sights such as YouTube and Google have become so popular its not their fault its the audience now as well as how they perceive their thoughts/

DISAGREE

 what if they didn’t invent the Internet. They did figure out a good way to advertise on other people’s content without sharing anything with the people who did the work. They could have built a system that actually paid the content creators. They could have tossed in a microcent every time someone clicked on a search link. But no, they kept ALL of the money for themselves. And they still do it. They seem to think that Google News is a service. It’s just a leech on the hardworking reporters.

this comment is blaming google for making the reporters lose their jobs as the person is trying to state that google should give some money and fame to the reporters as well, however its not their fault its the way people use media now that has changed not the internet, and if they want to continue running their business and keep the audiences entertained they cant stop anything from happening but doing what they are doing.

NEWS 1

Peppa Pig maker Entertainment One explores takeover interest

This article states how  the television company behind Peppa pig has been offered for sale to media companies such as sky and vivendi to be its investors. however sky was not interested in making a bid for entertainment one due to their target as its involved in cinema as well as television and therefore is not seen as a good fit for the satellite operator's strategy.

• Vivendi was seen as a better match for Entertainment One
• Sky was not interested in a making a bid for Entertainment One
• Vivendi is focused on building up its global scale as a media rights owner and distributor
• It sold a 9pc stake and gave up its seat on the board in July, sending the shares tumbling
•  The firm’s stock market valuation has climbed towards £1bn as it has built a large library of film and television rights through acquisitions, and is now focused on expanding its production arm

My view on this article is that Peppa pig is a very popular show for children in terms of their entertainment; they are also becoming very imaginative as there has also been movies based on this kids TV show.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/media/11832765/Peppa-Pig-maker-Entertainment-One-explores-takeover-interest.html

Facebook sets user record as more than 1bn people log on in single day

This article is about how more than 1bn people used Facebook on a Monday, which is a big excitement for them as this is their first time that the social network had hit the milestone. the founder felt very proud about this. this made the founder of Facebook - Mr Zuckerberg the ninth richest person on the planet.

• In the three months ended June 30, the company's revenues jumped to $4.04bn, from $2.91bn in the same period last year
•  made Mr Zuckerberg the ninth richest person on the planet.
• However, net income attributable to stockholders fell to $715m, from $788m, as total costs and expenses jumped 82pc to $2.77bn.
• It also bought messaging service WhatsApp last year fro $19bn.
• On Oculus, Mr Zuckerberg said that "immersive 3D content is the obvious next thing" after video, which has recorded huge growth on the website.

My opinion on this article is that I never expected Facebook to still be such a popular website as there has been other social networks that have been more successful such as instagram and snapchat.

      

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/facebook/11829642/Facebook-sets-user-record-as-more-than-1bn-people-log-on-in-single-day.html

BBC aims to become 'leaner and simpler' with new round of job cuts

This article states how BBC3 is now transforming it being a TV show to online, it talks about how the youth spend their time online and therefore would be a better idea if they changed their platform to online. It also talks about how they will introduce new ideas to keep their audience engaged. the demographic group is 17-3 4year olds.

BBC 3 to go online

This article talks about the issues arising the jobs as they have cut. they had a 150million fall and was caused by less people paying the license fee.

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1. what inspired you to work at BBC 3?
2. how did you get it?
3. did you have a interview?
4. do you this job, would you work for sky if you were given the opportunity? 
5. what did you study at university 

Feedback from internet presentations

Level achieved: L-3

WWW:

Many things went well with my presentation, for example I had good use of examples and quotes from the media. I used professional animation tools which made my work stand out the most. I also used many examples to state how the internet has changed today from the traditional type.

EBI:

I didn't balance my answer out in terms of the negative sides of the internet which weakened my argument. my presentation lasted quiet long, I could've made it shorter and snappier.

The Impact Of New Digital Media