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Inverurie Herald Comedy Festival brings three award-winning debut shows to Aberdeen Inverurie Herald Following highly acclaimed, sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and at London's Soho Theatre, John dons his false teeth and a monk wig for his Aberdeen debut as part of Aberdeen Comedy Festival. He will perform 'John Kearns: Don't Worry They're Here ... View the full article

CTV News 'Uber Rob' becomes symbol of NB resilience as record floodwaters grow CTV News FREDERICTON -- Record floods have brought chaos to a large swath of southern New Brunswick -- with key highways shut and many residents forced from their homes -- but they have also produced local heroes like "Uber Rob." Rob Dekany has since Monday ... and more » View the full article

CTV News 'Uber Rob' becomes symbol of NB resilience as record floodwaters grow CTV News FREDERICTON -- Record floods have brought chaos to a large swath of southern New Brunswick -- with key highways shut and many residents forced from their homes -- but they have also produced local heroes like "Uber Rob." Rob Dekany has since Monday ... and more » View the full article

Want a Ride? Use Uber. Want a Prostitute? Use an App Psychology TodayIn today's world you can find pretty much anything if you just know which smartphone app to use. Looking for a nearby restaurant? Try OpenTable, UrbanSpoon ... View the full article

Edinburgh students told us their most cringe walk of shame stories and, oh my, some are awful The TabView the full article

HeraldScotland Ken Smith's diary: Hard to swallow; The eyes have it; On the defensive HeraldScotland Got an Uber there and saw the sign, so I tipped the driver two quid to make up for it. Checked my receipt, and saw he'd added the two quid charge anyway. It's dog eat dog. You know where you are? You're in the jungle, baby." On edge. SUSAN Irvine in ... View the full article

Brighton and Hove News Uber loses Brighton licence Brighton and Hove News The panel made its unanimous decision on the basis of a 2016 data breach, which Uber attempted to cover up, and the company's lack of commitment to use only Brighton and Hove licensed drivers, who are required to adhere to stricter rules than drivers ... Uber | Technology | The GuardianThe Guardian all 42 news articles » View the full article

CryptoNinjas World's first advanced blockchain identity lab to be built in Edinburgh SecurityBrief Europe It can now help create a better society, with the citizen at its core,” says Edinburgh Napier's School of Computing professor and director of the lab Bill Buchanan. "We aim to contribute to the building of a new world, based on blockchain. Whether it ... Edinburgh Napier University and Blockpass building Blockchain Identity LaboratoryCryptoNinjas Building the World's first Advanced Blockchain Identity LaboratoryPayment Week all 5 news articles » View the full article

Uber loses Brighton licence Brighton and Hove NewsUber's bid to renew its licence in Brighton and Hove has been rejected by the city council, which has found it is not a “fit and proper person”. The panel made its ... View the full article

Uber has its licence removed in Brighton as three councillors who made the decision admitted to never using the app The TelegraphUber has had its licence removed in Brighton as three local councillors who voted not to renew it revealed they had never used the app. The car-hailing *service* ... View the full article

Law.com Calif. Supremes Embrace Worker-Friendly Classification Test. Why This Matters to Gig Companies Law.com At oral arguments, the lawyers in the case were asked to argue about whether California should abandon its current test for determining who is an employee or adopt a more worker-friendly standard. Worker classification is a central issue in the gig ... and more » View the full article

Avengers: Endgame: Trailers, release date, cast, plot and title meaning CNETThink Avengers: Infinity War was intense? Stay tuned, because the sequel is coming soon. View the full article

The Scottish Sun How safe are self-driving cars? Experts weigh up the pros and cons of the new tech The Scottish Sun ... the rules and regulations should be transparent and something that everyone can understand easily.” “My ideal car would be one that I can drive when I want but hand control over to, to do the boring stuff like the motorways.” Robotics expert Dr Ram ... View the full article

Das Konzert in Edinburgh ist fast ausverkauft Neues Volksblatt „Get ready for Sunday Classics“ (Fertig machen für Klassik am Sonntag) ist auf dem Konzertplan der Usher Hall in Edinburgh zu lesen. Die große Logistik funktioniert, kleine Sorgen sind ausgeräumt, wie etwa, dass geschützte Holzarten, Elfenbein-Teilchen ... View the full article

The cost of an Uber in Greater Manchester is about to go up Manchester Evening NewsA series of price increases will come into force from Monday. View the full article

Financial Times Momentum: inside Labour's revolutionary movement Financial Times I took the train from London King's Cross to Edinburgh, where I was to meet Momentum's star Scottish member of Labour's National Executive Committee. As I sat on the floor of the overbooked train, I thought about what we had in common: the youth ... View the full article

Blockpass Partners with Edinburgh Napier University to Build the ... PR Newswire UK (press release) EDINBURGH, United Kingdom, April 26, 2018 /PR Newswire UK/ -- Blockpass Partners with Edinburgh Napier University to Build the World's First Advanced... and more » View the full article

Blockpass Partners with Edinburgh Napier University to Build the World's First Advanced Blockchain Identity Laboratory Markets Insider EDINBURGH, United Kingdom, April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A PIONEERING new research lab, the Blockpass Identity Lab, will explore ways in which blockchain technology can protect personal data from online scammers and hackers. The laboratory will be ... and more » View the full article

DIGIT.FYI (blog) World's First Blockchain Identity Lab to be Built in Edinburgh DIGIT.FYI (blog) After a series of huge data breaches at companies such as Uber and Equifax, blockchain offers an attractive alternative to the centralised storage of personal user data. This initial three-year partnership also includes funding for research staff, PhD ... View the full article

Press and Journal Edinburgh is the city that never fails to please Press and Journal Edinburgh is a city I love and I try to visit it at least twice a year. But I often fall into the trap of visiting the same attractions, as there's always something new to be discovered. In a bid to break this habit and experience another side to the ... View the full article

This deaf Uber driver’s touching note to passengers is bound to make you smile iNewsA deaf Uber driver has been praised for a touching note he left for his passengers after it was spotted by a passenger in London. The message read: “Hi I'm Onur ... View the full article

The Tab Why do guys always wear the same 'going-out shirt' on every single night out? The Tab Fuelled by multiple vodka and cokes and raring to get inside the club, the troupe of shirted knights leave pres, bellowing out the chorus of 'Don't Look Back In Anger', whilst they pile into the Uber. Upon arrival, the lads race out of the cab and join ... View the full article

AnythingforHire.com Uber granted new licence in Glasgow despite fierce opposition AnythingforHire.com App-based ride-sharing platform, Uber, have been awarded a new booking office licence in Glasgow, despite fierce opposition from several quarters, including trade union; Unite the Union. Renovation work at Uber's former premises in West George Street ... View the full article

Reuters Britain's G4S looks beyond small change in cash revolution Reuters EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Global security and cash management firm G4S (GFS.L) expects notes and coins to drive its business, even as their usage falls in favor of electronic transactions around the world. FILE PHOTO: A G4S security van is parked outside a ... and more » View the full article

Reuters UK G4S looks beyond small change in cash revolution Reuters UK EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Global security and cash management firm G4S (GFS.L) expects notes and coins to drive its business, even as their usage falls in favour of electronic transactions around the world. FILE PHOTO: A G4S security van is parked outside ... View the full article