Tech chiefs to appear before US Congress in July antitrust hearing July 2, 2020 The chief executives of Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook will all testify before a US Congress panel later this month, as scrutiny of competition in the tech sector ramps up. An approximate date of 27 July has now been set for the group to appear, sources told Reuters, with all four chiefs having been made [...]
The City View: Will the pandemic lead to the democratisation of corporate leadership? November 25, 2020 Christian talks to John Williams, CEO of the Institute of Leadership and Management, about the nature of leadership during a time of extraordinary change and disruption. Subscribe to The City View Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / RSS The institute represents 40,000 high-level leaders from around the world, and the global pandemic has triggered conversations at all levels about agility, collaboration [...]
The City View: Eric Heerema of Nyetimber on creating a luxury brand to rival Champagne November 4, 2020 Subscribe to The City View Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / RSS In this episode Christian talks to Eric Heerema, chief executive of Nyetimber – the UK’s leading sparkling wine maker and a truly global, luxury brand. This podcast is sponsored by CMC Markets. 79% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You [...]
Wolfwalkers is a charming animated film for the holiday season December 10, 2020 The festive season is usually a prime time for family movie spectaculars, and Apple’s streaming service is offering the highly anticipated new film Wolfwalkers from Cartoon Saloon, the company behind Song of The Sea (2014) and The Breadwinner (2017). Wolfwalkers is an animated fantasy set in 17th Century Ireland, in a city occupied the English [...]
MateBook 13 review: An great value ultrabook that rivals Apple’s MacBook Air April 3, 2019 Last year’s Huawei Matebook X Pro marked the Chinese firm’s hard-won graduation from “oh, they do laptops too?” to producing a best-in-class device that comfortably squares up to Apple’s MacBook Pro in performance, build quality and minimalist design aesthetic, while roundly beating it on price. If you wanted your Windows 10 cornflakes served in a [...]
Sir Jony Ive: Six iconic Apple designs that changed tech forever June 28, 2019 The tech world has been shaken by the news that Sir Jony Ive, the veteran British designer behind a string of iconic Apple products, is stepping down after nearly three decades. As chief design officer, Ive played a vital role in transforming Apple from an ailing tech firm into the world’s most valuable company. Alongside [...]
Apple ‘show time’ event: Tim Cook debuts Apple TV streaming service March 25, 2019 Apple has unveiled a new streaming platform to take on Netflix during an eagerly-anticipated launch event in California this evening. Oprah, Steven Spielberg and Jennifer Aniston were among the celebrities who took to the stage during a dramatic presentation to announce a revamp of Apple’s TV service. Read more: Apple reveals UK pricing for its [...]
Rosé Prosecco: Why this once-banned drink was the star of 2020 June 18, 2021 I think we can all agree that 2020 had few highlights but let me put this forward as a big hitter… Pink Prosecco. Yes, you heard correctly, rosé Prosecco was only legalised in 2020 which means last year marks the first harvest and creation of an entirely new type of wine. History was made and [...]
How lockdown turned Britain into a nation of fudge makers June 9, 2021 Fudge may be an American invention but fudge-making has become a national pastime in the UK, with amateur confectioners turning professional and kitchen table hobbyists starting successful businesses. The most important day on every fudge-maker’s calendar is June 16 – National Fudge Day – when a little extra sweetness is spread across the country. Fudge [...]
Homeserve appoints ex-DCC boss as chairman January 27, 2021 Homeserve has this morning appointed Tommy Breen as its new chairman, the home improvements firm announced. Breen will replace long-serving Barry Gibson, who has held the role of chairman since 2010. He will step down in May, when Homeserve presents its full year results. Breen, a chartered accountant by training, joins the FTSE 250 firm [...]