UK Government asks ISPs to promote social tariffs amid cost of living crisis

The UK Government is asking the country’s ISPs to promote social tariffs amid the cost of living crisis. Low-cost social tariffs are offered to households receiving certain benefits to help close the “digital divide” and ensure that everyone has access to the work and social opportunities that connectivity brings. However, data from British telecoms regulator…

HCI and Designing for Democracy

What is a democratic internet, and how does it intersect with the evolving nature of HCI? Connectivity has changed everything. In fact, experts like Elizabeth Gerber, professor and co-director of the Center for Human Computer Interaction + Design at Northwestern University, say there is not a single aspect of many humans’ lives that is not…

The Metaverse Will Upend Real-Estate Assets. Are You Ready?

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Meta’s recent announcement that its senior management will work remotely from different corners of the world, from Israel and New York, to California and the UK, symbolizes an exciting new era. The decision goes beyond embracing remote work; it’s a testament to the efficacy of the metaverse, central to Meta’s growth…