More than anything , it's mobile media and technology which fascinate me. Cell phones are the taken for granted devices we schlep with us wherever we go. But for many , particularly in African countries , they are so much more than a phone. They're used to pay for things. To save lives. I'm a freelance journalist curious about all things mobile. But more importantly , about giving people a voice. And I believe the best way to do that is with mobile media.
Latest posts by Nicole Hyman
Israel: The Land of Fire and Ice
Severe winter storms hit most of Israel this week with strong winds, rain and snowstorms causing country-wide havoc. In the North, the Hermon Mountain was blanketed with more snow than the country has seen in 20 years. This happened days after the Carmel region was devastated by forest fires which left 43 dead and caused damage estimated at between 100-120 million Shekels.
Israel: Pixies Pull Show Stopper
In the wake of mounting international criticism and condemnation of Israel’s clash with activists intent on breaking the blockade on Gaza, the Pixies, a veteran rock band, have canceled their concert in Israel. Nicole Hyman follows the debate on the link between music and politics on Twitter.
Global: Reactions to Twitter’s sinking #flotilla hashtag
The recent flotilla debacle may have started at sea but it was to the Twitosphere that many activists turned, filling it with condemnation of Israel. The power of Twitter as a mobilizing force and alternative platform for affecting change is not to be underestimated. But what would happen if Twitter started censoring, as many tweeting about the flotilla began to fear?
Israel, Palestine: Free Virtual Computer Conquers Wall
A new Israeli-Palestinian Internet start-up called G.ho.st is taking on Microsoft and Google in the competition to develop a “cloud computing” operating system that allows people to access all their files and software via the Internet.
