Spanish sunglasses manufacturer Hawkers Co. needs just less than €20,000 in order to meet their €100,000 target on Kickstarter. The Kickstarter project was launched on 19th August 2015 and has over 6,000 backers with 27 days to go. The project will only be funded if it meets its target of €100,000. The company aims to “disrupt the…
Yesterdays Apple Event threw a lot of information at viewers about software updates and improvements. Two of those updates are iOS 9 and watchOS 2. As you can expect Apple put quite a lot of new features into these releases so here are a few things you should know about iOS 9 and watchOS 2 you may…
Kickstarter project ‘Droplet’ has reached and exceeded its target on Kickstarter 7 days before it’s due to end. With almost 700 backers the project has already partnered with manufacturing providers yet it’s unknown as to how long it will take for a UK design for the ‘Droplet Hub’ will be made available. The Droplet can be…
The latest Apple Event showcased the much-anticipated Apple Watch and despite the negativity towards it on Social Media, I’d like to give you five reasons why you should buy one. 1. It’s a great way to stay connected Reaching in your pocket to check your phone every minute to see if you have any notification can become a…
Like any resourceful young journalist I know what it’s like trying to capture a story with limited resources. Thankfully we live in a time where getting the recourses at a decent price isn’t too hard to do, as long as you know where to look. Amazon has slowly become one of my best friends purely because it’s helped me find…
I find myself having to take in a lot of information whether it’s for education or work. Having a voice recorder is something I’d recommend as a journalism student because it helps make sure all quotes are accurate and indisputable. After using the Philips DVT6000 voice tracer for a few days, I found its capabilities…
After last Fridays much-anticipated release, a lot of opinions have emerged on social media concerning iOS 8 and the new iPhones. Usually, people’s responses towards Apple products are positive but, from what I can see people are becoming more critical due to the newly emerging faults. The issues cover areas such as bent iPhones, crashing apps, lack of…
When it comes to compiling a package for TV or radio, vox pops will more often than not play a part. They allow you to get the general opinion of a subject and can sometimes add the necessary balance to a news story. This aside, they’re never easy to get. I’ve had countless experiences trying…
Hopefully by reading the title you’ve come across this intentionally rather than just by coincidence. Either way. I want to tell you a few things that any aspiring journalist should know. First, you should always remember K.I.S.S. This stands for “Keep It Simple Stupid” (or Keep It Short and Simple if you’re trying to be nice).…
Over the past few weeks I’ve been interviewing local shops and businesses and asking them why they think people should shop locally. Most of them talked about supporting the local economy and getting unique products you’re not likely to get in high street retailers. Personally, I think people should shop locally but it should be…
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