Initiatives combating violence against women are numerous. But this month, a campaign with a difference is encouraging people worldwide to fight back against gendered violence - with a focus on technology and the internet.
Yesterday saw a flurry of activity around new campaigns, reports and initiatives, all launched in time for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women ...
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26 Nov 2010 15:30 GMT
Photo sharing networks like Flickr and Picassa have been popular for years, but there’s recently been a surge in new platforms that allow users to make sharing their photos easier and more personal than ever before.
This week, TechCrunch reported that photo sharing would become the next big thing in social networking.
BITCH:TECH
23 Nov 2010 10:00 GMT
You know those blogs and websites that are, rather unfortunately, on a black or dark blue background with blinding, white text? I cannot read these websites, which is quite sad, because generally a lot of them are quite good – I just get a headache every single time I look at them.
Call me picky, call me mean, but I am not the only person out there who wishes they could read seemingly unreadable sites, as there is now a brilliant application called
BITCH:TECH
22 Nov 2010 18:30 GMT
Have you ever photographed a night out and been disappointed at how
little the shots match up to the level of fun you remember? Have you
ever stopped what you're doing to look at the photos you've just taken
and then hated yourself for it? Do you find it strange how older
photos seem somehow 'warmer' than more recent ones?
BITCH:TECH
19 Nov 2010 15:00 GMT
Any lass who has ever owned a DSLR knows that dragging around your camera body, lenses, SD cards, external flash and any other camera accessories you might own is a pain.
Whether you take photos for a living or are just an avid photographer, finding the right bag for all of your camera’s bits and pieces can be difficult, if not down right ugly. So many camera are black, big and bulky, and made out of that nasty, synthetic material. Sure, these bags keep your precious came...
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18 Nov 2010 17:00 GMT
Welcome to the Digital Generation, where the high street exists in your phone and models are at your beck and call. Take a look at some hot trends in the world of fashion and technology and prepare to be amazed. It’s retailing, but not as we know it...
Magtailing
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17 Nov 2010 18:00 GMT
Last night Facebook announced plans to roll out a new messaging system that will seamlessly connect all text-based communications. But what does it mean for the way we talk to our nearest and dearest and will it lead to the death of email?
For the past week there’s been a great deal of speculation about what Facebook’s next steps will be. After the Places announcement in August and the...
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16 Nov 2010 09:56 GMT
Smaller than a credit card, the new Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 mini – with its two new Fashion Edition covers and matching wallpapers – is so serious about fashion that you can even alter its colours to alter the colours match your outfit or mood. (You know, like a mood ring that won’t turn your finger green.)
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15 Nov 2010 16:00 GMT
Tweeting when drunk is never a very good idea. At best we say something that doesn’t make sense or Tweet something we think is hiiiiilarious, and end up sounding like a bit of a twat. At worst, you accidentally Tweet from your work account, announcing that your co-worker is a c*nt. And get fired.
But as we (may or may not) know all too well is that Twitter isn’t the only way to embarrass yourself when drunk! There’s Facebook , Myspace, Tumblr, Wordpress, Flickr...well, you get the...
BITCH:TECH
12 Nov 2010 16:58 GMT
Sexy laptop cases and iPhone covers aren't exactly hard to find - especially with the help of Etsy and brilliant collaborations between the likes of Apple and Mulberry. However, it's rare that cases and sleeves for your precious gadgets are as exciting as the goods that Harris Tweet has to offer.
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11 Nov 2010 15:08 GMT