Nicole Kobie

On Edge

The Emotional Burden of Being Hacked

Hacking victims experience anxiety, stress and depression, and get very little support.
Nicole Kobie
12.4.17
But Why

Britain Is Fighting Back Against European Climate Change Targets

The UK wants to make it voluntary to improve energy efficiency, leaked documents reveal.
Nicole Kobie
5.30.17
Fuming heart baby

Diesel Pollution Is Choking London

And it's stopping our hearts.
Nicole Kobie
5.26.17
Ico

Political Data Mining During Brexit Is Under Investigation in the UK

"What is happening now is just a fraction of what will become possible in the future."
Nicole Kobie
5.17.17
Social Disconnect

Ukraine Banned Its Biggest Social Network Over Fears of Russian Influence

The ban extends to over 400 companies total.
Nicole Kobie
5.16.17
Motherboard Homepage

Europe Isn’t Buying Uber’s ‘We’re Just an App’ Argument

Uber may soon have to play by the rules of a transport provider.
Nicole Kobie
5.11.17
EU vs Uber

Europe Isn’t Buying Uber’s ‘We’re Just an App’ Argument

Uber may soon have to play by the rules of a transport provider.
Nicole Kobie
5.11.17
Can't spell bail without

An AI Will Decide Which Criminals in the UK Get Bail

But it's not yet clear if the tool is more accurate than real humans.
Nicole Kobie
5.10.17
uk

British Government Puts Brakes on UK's First New Nuclear Power Plant in 20 Years

Recent tumult in British politics hasn't helped the troubled Hinkley Point C project, with the government now calling for a review.
Nicole Kobie
7.29.16
Uber Earth

The Tiny Deal-Breakers That Make Uber Skip Town

A look into Uber’s regulatory mess.
Nicole Kobie
5.29.16
uk

The UK’s Next Nuclear Power Plant Could Collapse Before It’s Built

Finance issues plague Hinkley Point C, with energy company EDF still to sign off on the project.
Nicole Kobie
3.15.16
uk

Why the US Is Buying Up So Many UK Artificial Intelligence Companies

DeepMind, SwiftKey, VocalIQ—Does the UK need to worry about a brain drain in artificial intelligence?
Nicole Kobie
3.15.16
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