Which Other Fictional Characters Could Teach Ed Miliband Life Lessons?

Which Other Fictional Characters Could Teach Ed Miliband Life Lessons?

Christopher York  22.05.2013
Ed Miliband spoke on Wednesday at Google's 'Big Tent' event and used some rather interesting analogies to get his point across. The excitement...
'Google, How Do I Update You?'

'Google, How Do I Update You?'

Michael Rundle  22.05.2013
You can now talk to Google. An upgrade to Google Chrome was announced last week which would allow you to carry on a conversation (albeit...
Google Is the Last Company I'd Begrudge for Avoiding Taxes

Google Is the Last Company I'd Begrudge for Avoiding Taxes

22.05.2013
In an ideal world, Google should be paying more in tax, but don't hold your breath when international agreement is the only state-based...
A Distant and Distracted Cameron Cannot Tackle Tax Avoidance

A Distant and Distracted Cameron Cannot Tackle Tax Avoidance

21.05.2013
The choices we make will begin to determine whether we have a responsible capitalism or an irresponsible one. The events of the past three...
To Live Chat or Not to Live Chat...

To Live Chat or Not to Live Chat...

20.05.2013
Back in the days when I was experimenting with ways to reach my customers online, I implemented live chat functionality on my website (back...
'Gamified' Education in Google's 'Glass House' Won't Help Students Grow

'Gamified' Education in Google's 'Glass House' Won't Help Students Grow

19.05.2013
Using Google Glass to 'gamify' education may, in the short term, lead to lessons being more entertaining - children always love screen-time,...
Mehdi's Morning Memo: Swivel-Eyed Loons Edition

Mehdi's Morning Memo: Swivel-Eyed Loons Edition

Mehdi Hasan  19.05.2013
The five things you need to know on Sunday 19 May 2013... 1) SWIVEL-EYED LOONS, EH? How many references to 'swivel-eyed loons' can you...
'Learning Is Looking At A Google Page'

'Learning Is Looking At A Google Page'

Jessica Elgot  17.05.2013
Politicians are scared of fixing education, says Professor Sugata Mitra. When things go wrong, they think it can be fixed by doing things...
Funny Tweets Of The Week

Funny Tweets Of The Week

17.05.2013
So farewell, David Beckham. The quite literally model footballer hung up his boots this week (read our collection of the funniest things...
Mehdi's Morning Memo: A Pre-Election Divorce?

Mehdi's Morning Memo: A Pre-Election Divorce?

Mehdi Hasan  17.05.2013
The ten things you need to know on Friday 17 May 2013... 1) A PRE-ELECTION DIVORCE? With just two years to go till the general election,...
Who Said It: Larry Page Or Steve Jobs?

Who Said It: Larry Page Or Steve Jobs?

16.05.2013
Google's keynote speech at its annual I/O Conference was a mixed bag. Yes, we got updates to Google Maps, the Play store and search. But...
Google Makes Another Denial

Google Makes Another Denial

16.05.2013
Internet giant Google today denied trying to "disguise" the way its business operated to minimise its tax bill in the UK. Appearing before...
WATCH: Robots Fight With Lightsabers At Google I/O

WATCH: Robots Fight With Lightsabers At Google I/O

16.05.2013
Robots. Fighting. Lightsabers. While Google's keynote speech at the annual I/O developer's conference was a bit of a mixed bag - some...
How Much Tax Did Amazon Pay After £4.2bn Sales?

How Much Tax Did Amazon Pay After £4.2bn Sales?

16.05.2013
The UK arm of internet shopping giant Amazon paid corporation tax of just £2.4 million last year despite earning sales of £4.2 billion. Details...