Top Picks of the Week - 16th March

Here are our top picks of the week from the digital sphere. Enjoy!

1. Meet Lee - our Data Administrator!

It's time to introduce another team member! Lee joined the team in October 2017, having been specially chosen through ‘The Recruit’ programme – an initiative which looks to give those in secondary education a chance to experience a real-life business environment. Fun Fact: Lee was the only guy in 'The Recruit' programme to be hired! (And we're very glad we got him!)

You can read more about Lee and the rest of our talented team here.

2. The Bumble Ban

Bumble has banned members from posing with guns in their profile pictures, following the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. "As mass shootings continue to devastate communities across the country, it's time to state unequivocally that gun violence is not in line with our values, nor do these weapons belong on Bumble," the company said.

Find out more here.

3. Are you ready to dine and dash legally?

Barclaycard is trialling a new payment service that lets diners eat and run. It's called Dine & Dash, but in this version, no crime is committed. Instead, those heading out for dinner would download the Dine & Dash app an

d just tap their phone on the Dine & Dash device at their table once they arrive. They would then order their meals and eat as usual, and once they were done, they could just leave.

Find out more here.

4. A social media disgrace

Last week, the social media app Vero was said to be the ultimate "Instagram Killer". However, in becoming such a staggering viral hit over the last few days, interested users have started digging into the company's history and privacy policy. And what they found was less than stellar.

Find out more here.

5. The best podcasts for tech nerds

If you either work in tech or simply just have an interest in it, then you'll know that it’s hard work trying to keep up with all the new trends and advancements in the field. Podcasts are a brilliant way of getting your daily tech fix, and luckily for you, we have searched near and far to gather a list of the best tech podcasts on the markets.

Let's have a look, shall we? Click here for our list.