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Georgie Frost

Should messaging services such as Whatsapp open up their platforms?

Georgie Frost
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Should messaging services such as Whatsapp open up their platforms?
Social media firms will be summoned before the Home Secretary on Thursday after it emerged the Khalid Masood sent an encrypted message via Whatsapp minutes before the Westminster attack. Amber Rudd claims efforts by firms to curb extremist content online have been inadequate. But what issues would be raised if tech firms were to open up their platforms? To find out Georgie Frost was joined by Ed Johnson-Williams, a campaigner for The Open Rights Group - which campaigns for internet privacy.
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Ed Johnson-Williams

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Georgie Frost

Is texting the future for transferring money?

Georgie Frost
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Share Radio Morning

Is texting the future for transferring money?
Forget BACS and online banking - the future of paying and transferring money could be as simple as texting. That's the vision of social payment apps, such as Circle, which aim to provide a fast and easy way to move money around. So what exactly are social payments? That's the question Share Radio's Tom Hill put to CEO of Circle Marieke Flament.
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Tom Hill, Marieke Flament

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Georgie Frost

How tech CEOs came to dominate the Forbes' Billionaires List.

Georgie Frost
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How tech CEOs came to dominate the Forbes' Billionaires List.
If you want to earn a lot of money...you may want to think about a career in tech! Forbes' billionaire list is out for 2017.183 of the list are from the industry - up 23 on the previous year - with 3 of the top 5 being CEOs of tech companies. They have a combined $1 trillion net worth. To go through the list Georgie Frost was joined by Mary-Ann Russon, Senior Technology Reporter with the International Business Times UK.
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Mary-Ann Russon

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Georgie Frost

What next for the future of fintech?

Georgie Frost
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Share Radio Morning

What next for the future of fintech?
Each year PwC and the entrepreneur support group - Startupbootcamp - produce a report that looks at what's happening in the world of fintech. With plenty of new developments but uncertainty over the post-Brexit economy what might the future hold for the sector? To find out Share Radio's Joe Aldrigde spoke to Steve Davies, EMEA Fintech Leader at PwC.
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Steve Davies

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Georgie Frost

Money Saving Expert: Planning for the Easter holidays

Georgie Frost
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Money Saving Expert: Planning for the Easter holidays
It's time to check-in with our friends over at Money Saving Expert. This week Georgie was joined by personal finance writer Sam Mc Faul. With the Easter holidays coming up they look at how to make sure booking your holiday runs smoothly as well as what to do if you've been affected by Virgin Money's recent glitch. Plus all the latest deals the team have come across this week.
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Sam McFaul

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Georgie Frost

Ransomware and smartwatch hacking- The latest big cyber security threats

Georgie Frost
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Ransomware and smartwatch hacking- The latest big cyber security threats
It's predicted cyber criminals are going to shift towards hacking into our internet-connected gadgets like phones, smart TVs, and even fitness trackers, and disabling access unless we pay up. Government-backed security researchers are warning about the rise of so-called "ransomware" - which is used to lock users out of devices. To find out more about the latest threats Georgie Frost heard from Ben Russell, head of strategy and partnerships at the National Cyber Crime Unit and Chris Dye, VP of marketing at Glasswall.
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Ben Russell, Chris Dye

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Georgie Frost

How to get involved with British Science Week 2017.

Georgie Frost
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How to get involved with British Science Week 2017.
This week is British Science Week with a range of events up and down the country aimed at getting the public more engaged with science and technology. With growing interest in areas such as health tracking gadgets and volunteer science projects though it seems a lot demand is already there. To find out more about some of the events on offer Georgie Frost was joined by Katherine Mathieson, Chief Executive of the British Science Association.
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Katherine Mathieson

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Sarah Lowther

How healthy is the market for fitness trackers? Analyst at CCS Insight Ben Wood discusses wearable tech.

Sarah Lowther
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How healthy is the market for fitness trackers? Analyst at CCS Insight Ben Wood discusses wearable tech.
From fitness trackers to smart watches wearable tech has become increasingly prevalent in recent years however there are signs of a market slowdown. Market leader Fitbit has reported lower sales this quarter whilst a recent US study concluded the devices did not aid weight loss. For a closer look at the industry and products available Sarah Lowther was joined by analyst at CCS Insight Ben wood.
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Ben Wood

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How safe do you think your online banking transactions are?

Sarah Pennells (1)
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How safe do you think your online banking transactions are?
Carrying out financial transactions on your desktop and other such traditional methods are more susceptible to cybercrime than using your mobile. That’s according to research by security technology company Threatmetrix, which shows one million cyberattacks targeted online lending transactions in 2016. Cyber fraud expert from Threatmetrix, Dr. Stephen Moody, spoke to Share Radio’s Anviksha Patel to discuss the research further.
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Anviksha Patel, Dr Stephen Moody

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Georgie Frost

Chris Green brings us the latest trends from the Mobile World Congress 2017

Georgie Frost
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Chris Green brings us the latest trends from the Mobile World Congress 2017
It's the time of year for the Mobile World Congress with the world's industry leaders gathering in Barcelona. This year's event has been about mixing the old with the new. Whilst Sony launched its new Xperia XZ with super slow motion, it was the return of the old guard which stole the headlines. Nokia and BlackBerry returned to the smartphone scene, with Nokia re-launching its iconic 3310 handset. To discuss the latest news and trends Georgie Frost was joined by tech journalist Chris Green.
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Chris Green

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