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EU takes charge: why USB-Cs will rule digital devices
All smartphones sold in the EU must have USB-C chargers according to new proposals put forward by the European Commission. The move is to stop "e-w...
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Are umbrella companies really exploiting contractors?
Welcome back to the Freelancer's Lunch where we scan the net for topical, inspiring and career-impacting videos and podcasts talking about matters ...
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Amazon to Pay Full College Tuition for Its Front-Line Employees, transition staff into IT experts
Amazon’s more than 750,000 operations employees in the US are eligible for fully funded college tuition, including cost of classes, ...
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Instagram outage - Hilarious business owner responses
On the 2nd of September, the Insta villagers revolted. Ok, that's a bit dramatic, but Instagrammers did voice their outcry when the platform was no...
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Amazon preps for 55K corporate hires
Amazon is preparing another massive hiring spree, this time it's looking to fill corporate roles, including in the UK. Amazon is planning to hire 5...
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Insider trading and the dangers of data for contractors
📤 Share this story on social media SEC charges Netflix insider trading ring led by software engineers If you are a contractor or freelancer of a pu...
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Largest freelance telecoms network Outvise joins FTTH Councils to build out EMEA infrastructure
Outvise, one of the largest freelance talent platforms in telecoms, is now a member of the three main Fibre to the Home (FTTH) councils in Europe, ...
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Is it time to talk about location-based tech salaries?
The explosion of remote work has led to some interesting developments in tech salaries, according to Hays Technology Recruitment. The Freelancer In...
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How to land a new contract before you take off on holiday
"Before you take off on vacation, think of yourself", says Caroline Ramade, the founder of 50inTech, an online recruitment platform. She and her te...
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Quantum hacking - it could be here quicker than you think
Within a decade, quantum computers could be powerful enough to break the cryptographic security that protects cell phones, bank accounts, email add...
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Cyberdesic launches US freelancer network
Cyberdesic, a US cybersecurity staffing firm, has launched an on-demand freelancer network. The firm is recruiting cybersecurity professionals from...
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Same-day grocery delivery - a market opp for freelancers, contractors and recruiters
The technology and customer service experience behind grocery delivery businesses and apps could spur job opportunities for freelancers, contractor...