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Blog 1: News Institutions Research  Research the major players in terms of  UK news providers  and make notes in a detailed blog post. List  companies ,  publications / channels / programmes ,  owners ,  statistics  and anything else you find relevant. BBC  BBC stands for The British Broadcasting corporation which is a British Public service broadcaster with it's headquarters at Broadcasting House in London. The BBC is owned by the British Public. The BBC has 5 main channels which are: BBC News  BBC One  BBC Two  BBC Three BBC Four  Channel 5  Channel 5 is a British commercial television network which was launched in 1997. It was the fifth national terrestrial analogue network in the United Kingdom BBC One, BBC Two, ITV and Channel 4. Channel 5 is owned by two organisations which are Viacom International Media Networks Europe and Viacom International Media Networks.  Channel 5 is essentially a general entertainment channel which the audiences can consume for

22/09/17 Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL is set to be released by Google  The link of the article:  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/sep/22/google-pixel-2-xl-smartphones-google-home-mini-smart-speaker-october-launch The Guardian have recently clarified that Google is set to launch their Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL as well as a smaller mini home google speaker on the 4th of October 2017. They will rival Samsung and Apple with the new technologies such as the phone and the smartphones which the products get launched. The Pixel 2 is a smaller version which is expected to have a screens size of 5 inches which will be made by smartphone manufacturer HTC which was acquired by Google. It is known to come in many colours such as blue, black and white with a metal and glass back. The Pixel 2 XL is the large version which will be made by LG and resembles an LG C6 on the front with an almost bezel-free screen. According to many sources, it is known that this technology is expected to co

22/09/17 Uber losing their license to carry on functioning in London  The Article Link :  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/sep/22/uber-licence-transport-for-london-tfl On 22nd September, it was announced on The Guardian that the Uber company which is an American technology had lost it's license to carry on functioning in London. Uber develops, markets and operates the uber car transportation and food delivery mobile apps. The Mayor of London and TFL had decided not to license the Uber company to operate in London anymore due to the lack of corporate responsibility which relates to reporting serious criminal offences, obtaining medical certificates and driver background checks. The chief executive of Uber "Dara Khosrowshahi" did disagree with the rejection of the renewal of the license but did understand that it was due to past behaviour within the Uber company which affected reputation. In London, there are reported to be around 3.5 million users

16/09/2017 - Rise of the Electronic bike  Electronic Bikes  The electronic Bikes are rising globally in the sense that it could "help tackle congestion and make your daily commute cheaper and less stressful". An E-Bike is essentially a bicycle that consists of a battery and an electric motor which assists you when pedalling - up to 15.5 mph in the UK. Its still an exercise in terms of pedalling but it does provide that extra boost in speed. In my opinion, in terms of e-bikes being more globally known in the future, it would have a certain impact on the society in the sense that it wouldn't be as much exercise for the younger generation who need to stay fit and healthy. But for the elderly people, it is understandable because they do need that extra boost in pedalling because they are not fit and healthy like the younger generation.

16/09/2017 - Equifax hack puts data of 400,000 UK customers at risk  The United States company stated that data of 400,000 UK customers could have been accessed and stolen.  The data includes many personal information's such as names, dates of birth, email address and telephone numbers but they stated that it does not contain postal address, passwords nor financial information.  The business based in Atlanta discovered the hack back in July but only informed the consumers last week which was on 7th September.  They stated that the UK customers affected by this action are unlikely to hit by "Identity takeover".  Equifax's president recently made his sincere apology to the customers affected and made sure that the company will help and support those affected.  It was also clarified that the UK system of Equifax was not affected but the customers of the UK's data's might have been accessed.  I think that the American business "Equifax"