The Independent notes the significant change that has crept up on us. Expect more in Canada methinks. This weekend a major change in the way banks manage your data takes place, one that could completely revolutionise how we bank, who owns our financial data and which companies can offer us targeted financial services. It’s called Open Banking and it’s driven by a new EU directive and new UK competition rules. Changes taking effect this weekend mean that banks will have to share financial data such as transaction history and spending patterns with other (regulated) third-party providers if the account holder … Continue reading Open Banking has arrived … what?

Good article in Medium about the long time coming shift from FaceBook. Here is how Zuck defended the move: “The research shows that when we use social media to connect with people we care about, it can be good for our well-being. We can feel more connected and less lonely, and that correlates with long term measures of happiness and health. On the other hand, passively reading articles or watching videos even if they’re entertaining or informative may not be as good. Based on this, we’re making a major change to how we build Facebook. I’m changing the goal I give our … Continue reading FaceBook finally gets smart and plans exit from news

I have had the hardest time locating a blog tool for Mac. it has been a struggle for 5 years.  This is my latest try.  it has potential.  Cannot paste pics but able to use insert. Continue reading Test Post 3 – final

With that statement the NY Times in a 2020 strategy statement prove they at least understand that the days of newspaper survival on advertising are gone. The final paragraph in the introduction has three telling actions still required: For The Times to become an even more attractive destination to readers — and to maintain and strengthen its position in the years ahead — three broad areas of change are necessary. Our report must change. Our staff must change. And the way we work must change. I still believe in (online) newspaper organisations with quality reporters for obtaining real news, but … Continue reading “We are, in the simplest terms, a subscription-first business” NY Times