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Week 6 [19-25.11.18] The EU Copyright Directive

Imagine a world in which music videos like Despacito aren’t available in 28 modern European countries. Based on the current form of Article 11 and Article 13 of EU Copyright Directive reform, that can be our reality really soon.

Week 6 [19-25.11.18] What's a computer?

In February 2010, Steve Jobs introduced the iPad. He defined it as a product fitting a category between a phone and a traditional computer. It’s been steadily becoming more popular and powerful ever since, driving the competition forward on the market.

Week 6 [19-25.11.18] Battle Royale Genre

Battle Royale Genre Battle Royale concept is quite old but back then it was just a mod to popular games such. Today we have excelent games based on Battle Royale concept, where the Last Standing Man wins. Battle royal base on survival and finding loot such as armors, weapons all over the map.  The Genre becomes so popular mainly because players were seeking for such a game where they could really achieve something which is be the last man standing. Landing on a huge map with 100 players and each of them have the same goal is thrilling and it is not just pure skill, you need to be kind of lucky to grab better weapon and gear to win unexpected encounter. Of course it is not only luck, you need certain skills to be the best. This are just examples what really makes this genre so popular. Nowadays the most popular category on twitch ( popular streaming platform) is battle royale like Fortnite, PUBG, new Call of Duty Black Ops. Even old veteran of war shooters Batt...

Week 6 [19-25.11.18] Cryptocurrency instead of VC for startups

What do you think about launching own cryptocurrency as a investment capital instead of  Venture Capitalist?  Please watch this short TED talk about successful women who started her startup with interesting capital aproach. 1) Why do you think VC, turn her down at the begining? 2) Do you think cryptocurrency is a good option for investment capital for a startup? 3) Would you decide for such a brave step ?

Week 6 [19-25.11.18] Smartphone vs “advanced” camera – what’s Your choice

It’s 2018, and You can take a photo with almost any device. The TIME’s magazine cover photo has been shot using iPhone, any modern smartphone can produce an image with better quality than a few years old professional DSLR.   Should You still consider buying DSLR/Mirrorless camera to capture Your holiday and family ? Can You recognize which of the photos bellow was taken with a pro camera, and which with an Iphone ? https://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge/public/field/image/2017/11/iphone-x-dslr-camera-comp-02.jpeg?itok=N94PjG1p  Let’s have a look at the price - a modern smartphone with a “top level” camera costs about 3000 PLN ! A Huge amount   of money for a phone, right ? Please consider that this device also has a great camera, which produces amazing photos without any postprocessing ( auto-HDR is an awesome feature ), and their quality is   good enough for printing standard 10x15 cm prints for your album. For this price You c...