New & Digital Media: Week 9 / Week 4 IN&DM

'Nek Nominations' http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/what-is-neknomination-29973436.html

Nek Nominations have been in the news recently but have also been formed recently, the new drinking game which sees the drinker mix a pint full of drinks which are entirely his or her choice, it usually includes an egg, some beer, a mixer and something a bit stronger, the drinker then uploads the video of him/her making the drink then nominating 3 other people to do the same, the new and digital media aspect of this is the craze that started in Ireland has seen the videos go viral onto Facebook, users must upload the video then tag 3 others to upload a video of them drinking there idea of a death drink but to add to the misery of making a horrible drink in a pint glass, the name 'Nek' is given to this concept due to the fact that the drinker must down the drink in one go. It has also been in the news due to the fact that  it has killed two people and people are tryna get this craze banned before word spreads even more although we are beginning to see a craze here in England too.

My opinion of this is that it's all fun and games till it gets serious and putting it on Facebook does promote the concept to younger more influenced members of Facebook this some restrictions of age should be put in, the fact that two have also died will put a lot of negative impact regarding Facebook and if something isn't done quickly, the dying social network site may see some problems in the foreseeable future,

Bill Gates steps down as CEO of Mircosoft - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/microsoft/10616998/Bill-Gates-quits-as-Microsoft-chairman-and-Satya-Nadella-is-named-chief-executive.html

Bill Gates has quit as Microsoft chairman to take up a new role as technology adviser in a management shake-up that will see Satya Nadella become chief executive. This is also only the third time Mircosoft has had a new chief executive. Gates' new role however will see him spending more time at Mircosoft and many say if he does his job well, this could be a good thing for Microsoft, Gates' was also advised by Nadella to step down which he happily did. Gates' has also focused more on the Gates' foundation since leaving Microsoft in 2008 thus this will see Gates back at Microsoft.

In my opinion I believe this may be a good thing for Microsoft, Gates' has focused more on his charity in the last few years thus coming back to Microsoft in a new role could see Gates change the game especially in his new role as a technology adviser