The millions of customers, the short deadline: how the public service's digital revolution will start.

It turns out that even death needs the internet.

Collaborating with the public is the key for a more engaging government experience.

Cyber attacks have labelled the number one threat to power and utility companies worldwide, a new EY report has found.

Members Event

Event participants

Professor Michael Cox, Associate Fellow, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House; Director, LSE IDEAS

Professor Margaret MacMillan, Professor of History, University of Toronto; Emeritus Professor of International History, University of Oxford

Dr Geoff Tily, Senior Economist, TUC; Author, Keynes Betrayed: The General Theory, the Rate of Interest and 'Keynesian' Economics

Chair: Dr Jessica Reinisch, Reader in Modern European History, Birkbeck University of London

Corporate Members Event

Event participants

Dr Yu Jie, Senior Research Fellow on China, Asia-Pacific Programme, Chatham House
David Lubin, Associate Fellow, Global Economy and Finance Programme, Chatham House; Managing Director and Head of Emerging Markets Economics, Citi
Jinny Yan, Managing Director and Chief China Economist, ICBC Standard
Chair: Creon Butler, Director, Global Economy and Finance Programme, Chatham House

7 May 2020 , Volume 96, Number 3

Qiuyi Wang
Apr 1, 2020; 61:570-579
Methods

Minjuan Ma
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Research Articles

Kathrin B. Hasbargen
May 1, 2020; 61:734-745
Research Articles

Henry J. Pownall
May 1, 2020; 61:595-597
Commentary

Eyad Naser
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Research Articles

On this week's UK Tech Weekly podcast host Matt Egan is joined by Macworld UK and PC Advisor Staff Writer Lewis Painter, who has spent the past week in virtual reality, and is beyond excited to tell us all about the amazing HTC Vive. Then regular podder David Price, acting editor of Macworld UK, brings us tales from the murky world of Bitcoin, and explains how the crypto-currency is bringing about new tech that may revolutionise the finance industry (16:30) Finally, producer Chris throws aside his mic stand to discuss Sky Q and the current options in media streaming and TV. (25:30).  

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Host Matt Egan is joined by Online Editor at Techworld.com Scott Carey to break down Microsoft's mega acquisition of LinkedIn. Staff Writer at PC Advisor Chris joins in to discuss all of the news coming out of E3 and how Xbox and Playstation are set to battle it out again this summer, or will Nintendo and Zelda steal the show? (13:00). Finally, David Price comes on to talk about all of the news coming out of Apple's WWDC developer conference this week, from Hair Force One to watchOS, tvOS, macOS and iOS (26:30) And please do share, rate and review the UK Tech Weekly Podcast.  

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Editor Matt Egan sits down with staff writer at PC Advisor Lewis Painter to chat about Samsung's S8 rumours. Editor of Techworld.com Charlotte Jee discusses all the goings on from London Tech Week and if London is as much of a tech city as it says it is (12:00). Finally, regular guest David Price, editor at Macworld UK, comes on to discuss Mark Zuckerberg's webcam paranoia and cyber security (22:00).  

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This week host Matt Egan is joined by first time podder and editor of PC Advisor Jim Martin to chat Microsoft Windows 10 anniversary updates and the impact on Microsoft Surface devices. Producer Chris then comes on to chat about Sky's two big NOW TV announcements, and the future of television and broadband (16:00). Finally, UKTW podcast regular David Price chats about the impact technology is having on our holidays (26:30).  

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For the second week running hosting duties are taken by Henry Burrell, who is joined by Techworld.com editor Charlotte Jee to discuss the impact of Brexit on the UK's startups. Producer Chris then jumps in to discuss the Pokemon Go launch in the UK and a debate breaks out over whether it is for adults (13:00) Finally, online editor at Computerworld UK Scott Carey brings the latest news around driverless cars, from Tesla's recent struggles and how it may affect the industry in general (25:00)  

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Host Matt Egan is joined by the world's number one authority on No Man's Sky, producer Chris, to discuss the hype around the vast Playstation and PC game, how it was made and parallel universes. Scott Carey, online editor at Techworld.com jumps in to speak about the government's Open Banking report and how technology could change the way we bank in the future (16:00). Finally, acting editor at Macworld UK David Price is talking water pistol emojis and the strange politics of Apple (27:00).  

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This week Ashleigh Allsopp is simultaneously fascinated and worried by the UK launch of Amazon's Dash buttons, and discusses the many wonderful and not-so-wonderful things they enable you to buy on a drunken whim. Then David Price takes his turn to shine a spotlight on Apple's mysterious tax affairs (12:20) and tries to explain why the Irish government doesn't want to be given 13 billion euros. Finally a surprisingly riled-up Neil Bennett explains why women wearing headphones are not fair game for dimwitted pick-up artists (25:00), and ponders the social conventions surrounding the place of technology in each of our lives.  

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In this week's inexplicably klaxon-heavy and fish-themed APPLE SPECIAL episode, David Price praises Apple for rescuing us from the tyranny of wired headphones, and reveals a hitherto unsuspected penchant for former Everton strikers. Chris Martin (22:41) dazzles us with his knowledge of the Apple Watch Series Two, and display some unusual headphone usage, and Henry Burell (32:51) reveals that Berlin is big, and sheds some light on the tiny corner of tech that *isn't* Apple flavoured. Join us.  

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In episode 32, Techworld's Scott Carey looks at Amazon's Echo and finds a dystopian future world in which our household appliances listen to us and talk back. Digital Arts editor Neil Bennett (15:06) explains why Tesla now has to design products for stupid people, and Macworld's David Price explains why mums don't like Apple's iOS 10 (28:00). We also discuss the beauty and lyricism of the German language.  

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In episode 33 host David Price is joined by cool Christopher Minasians to shoot the breeze on the Galaxy Note 7 recall, remembering other devices that were literally on fire. Jumpin' Jim Martin (14 minutes) brings his sinister stylings to bear on the burgeoning GoPro market. And honey-voiced Henry Burrell (28 minutes) says hi to Google Allo. Listen very carefully, he will say this only once.  

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The team are back for the 34th episode of tech chat goodness as host ‘Mysterious’ David Price, acting Editor of Macworld UK invites Henry Burrell, Staff Writer at PC Advisor to talk about FIFA 17 and yearly game cycles. Next into the ring is Tamlin Magee (14 mins), Online Editor at ComputerWorld UK to discuss Oculus Rift’s Palmer Luckey and his odd meme-based support of Trump and the wider net of good-natured tech billionaires. Finally, Charlotte Jee (29 mins) Online Editor at Techworld lets us know why Elon Musk wants to sell you a ticket to space, and why it might actually be possible quite soon. Fill yer boots.  

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A premature mid-week Google-themed podcast from the team, who reflect on Google's big 4th October event where they launched the Pixel phone and much more. Acting editor of Macworld UK David Price takes the helm and asks Staff Writer at PC Advisor Henry Burrell to wade in and make sense of all the announcements. Expect AI and VR. Then Staff Writer Christopher Minasians (27:45) chats about the new Pokemon Go Plus wearable, and whether a £35 accessory can improve a free mobile game.  

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Matt Egan is back on hosting duties this week to break down the demise of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with producer Chris. Then staff writer at PC Advisor Lewis Painter comes on to talk about the Playstation VR release, games and pricing and compares it to the flagging Oculus Rift and HTC Vive (13:00). Finally, Scott Carey, online editor at Computerworld UK reports back from the biggest tech conference in the world, Dreamforce, chats about Salesforce's rumoured bid for Twitter and tries to make CRM interesting (25:00).  

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Matt Egan, Editorial Director, returns to lull us all into a tech talk dreamland of Peppa Pixels and magic Apple dragons. Chris Martin, Consumer Tech Editor at PC Advisor gives you the skinny on Google’s Pixel post-launch, and why it’s a shame it doesn’t resound as loudly as the affordable Nexus (got to love the Nexus 4, obvs). Then Acting Editor of Macworld UK David Price weeps into his cornflakes at the supposed demise of the humble USB port as Apple takes courage to new heights for the upcoming MacBook Pro (18 mins). Staff Writer at PC Advisor Christopher Minasians then lays down the law, rejoicing at the cutthroat prices of Nvidia’s new GTX 1050. Cheap as chips! In a good way. Tuck in (27 mins).  

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Gather round as three tech companies try to make history with a series of big product launches. Staff Writer Henry Burrell introduces Microsoft, Apple and Nintendo into the ring. Joining him is Online Editor of Computerworld UK and Techworld Scott Carey, giving us the skinny on Surface Studio and the Windows of the future. David Price, Acting Editor of Macworld UK gives us the verdict on the new MacBook Pro (finally!) while we, perhaps, reel at the Brexit effect on the price hikes. Third up is Christopher Minasians, Staff Writer at PC Advisor and Macworld UK to tell us all about Nintendo Switch, and why it might just be the big hit the company tends to pull out of the bag every few years.  

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With regular host Matt Egan off ill, David Price steps in to discuss Microsoft Teams, the government's 'new' cyber security strategy and the collision of social media and insurance companies. First up, producer Chris is on to discuss Microsoft's recent Slack rival Microsoft Teams and wether it can win the market. Then Scott Carey, online editor at Computerworld UK, talks about the government's newest strategy for taking on cyber crime. Then Charlotte Jee, editor of Techworld, talks about UK insurer Admiral's misjudged attempt to use Facebook posts to offer discounts on insurance premiums.  

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Join host David Price for a dive into all things tech: Round 43. Things go mobile as Senior Staff Writer at PC Advisor and Macworld UK Henry Burrell tells us why Sky getting into the market is a big deal. Quad-play ahoy. Then fellow Senior Staff Writer Lewis Painter (14 mins) tells us why No Man's Sky is still making the headlines, this time for making stuff up. How far have companies taken false advertising in recent years? Third up is Techworld editor Charlotte Jee (25 mins) to talk about how the government has perhaps avoided taking responsibility when it comes to sex-ed and instead suggested it ban sexting - is that even possible? Listen on to find out.  

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Matt Egan takes us where no other pod has dared gone before (September 2000) and asks Digital Arts Editor Neil Bennett if anyone cares that Nokia is rereleasing the famous 3310. Is it cool to rock one now? Then Techworld Audience Development Editor Christina Mercer lets us know that the future is already here with self driving drone taxis. Would you hitch a lift round Dubai on a massive quadcopter? Finally Deputy Editor at Macworld David Price ruminates on Apple's forecast foray into the world of snackable media content - will it challenge Netflix or try to buy it?  

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Allow Matt Egan (and Shed7) to lull you into this week's pod as we tackle the big tech issues of the week. Staff Writer at Digital Arts Miriam Harris explains the latest HR and PR mess over at Uber. How long will consumers use a service when the company are clearly not treating its staff well? Then (16:30) Deputy Editor of Macworld UK David Price gets excited about Apple Park, the so-called 'spaceship campus' that has been under construction for years. May contain orchards. Finally (26:48) Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor Henry Burrell previews Mobile World Congress which gets underway on 26th February. Are any of the major handset launches worth your attention?  

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