Hidden Energy Guzzlers: Devices Costing You More in Energy Bills Than You Realise
Czech Mate: Skoda’s family-friendly Kodiaq reviewed
Top 5 lessons that elite sport teaches business about performance errors
How wearables are changing the way we live and work
5 tips to avoid job scams, how to craft your online resume
5 ways savers can make most of their money before end of tax year
5 ways to help recession-proof your business
Top 5 tips to get your side hustle off the ground
10 Romantic hotels for cool couples
Half of young people using AI to write messages for Valentine’s Day
10 mistakes that can kill your podcast
CES 2024: Samsung AI fridge recommends recipes, Asus to launch smart glasses
Top 10 Tips for running a side hustle in the UK from 2024
Top 10 tips to save money on Christmas presents
Ofcom report: Average adult now spends 56 days a year online!
7 tips to avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams
7 tips to protect your car from bad weather
Black Friday: Top 10 trending products according to Google Search
How to get the most value from your second-hand records
Top 5 Spooky Recipes for your Halloween feast
Half a billion ‘FastTech’ items thrown away each year. 5 Tips to Declutter
Top 10 Icks That Could Put Off Any LinkedIn Employer
iPhone 15 launch: Milestones from 2007-2023
Brits waste 3 days a year deciding what to stream
5 fields being propelled by the power of 3D printing
10 tips to cut your shopping bills in half
7 tips to reduce your energy costs
5 tips to capture stunning wildlife shots
11 ways to save money on festivals
How to spot online shopping scams
5 tips to save money and refresh your garden on a budget
6 tips to cut the cost of laundry
6 TikTok approved iPhone hacks you need to try in 2023
The 7 types of Electric Vehicle driver
Top 10 Adrenaline Junkie Hotspots around the World
5 ways tech can help reduce stress in the workplace
How to save money on prescriptions and medications
World Sleep Day: 10 tips for a better night’s rest
How to combat April bill hikes – including energy and mobile phones
6 top tips to reduce food waste and save money
10 Heart Health symptoms you should investigate – including shortness of breath and palpitations
Top 5 ways to make the most of bank and savings accounts
7 ways to stay safe online
7 things that tech has made obsolete since 2000
11 tips to make £1000 in 2023
10 tips for Running in Winter weather
Money-saving Monday: How to get cash this Christmas
9 must-try tips to improve your TikTok technique
UK’s Top 10 TikToks for 2022 revealed
10 Tips to Save Money This Christmas
Top 50 things Brits do to get through Gloomy Winter
8 Things We Miss Most About Our First Mobile Phone
Stress Awareness Day: 5 Tips to Lower Stress Levels
9 Ways To Save Money While Working From Home
8 tips to cut the cost of your heating bills this winter
Top 10 tips for a Money Makeover
Cybersecurity month: Top 10 hacks for protecting your family’s data
7 Tips to Save Money on your Pets
15 Cute Dog Photos to Brighten Your Day
Top 10 Tips for Getting Good Night’s Sleep while Pregnant
5 Tips to Keep Kids Safe Online this Summer
8 Ways to Save Money on Your Health and Wellbeing
Experts reveal when you should go to sleep
Nissan Ariya – a family-friendly EV for £43K
8 Tips To Consider When Driving This Summer
Cool and Creative AI-based Apps for Kids
13 Tips for Saving Money on Clothes and Shoes
5 precautions to take if mobile phone is stolen
Revealed: the apps that track your children
10 tips to save you hundreds on car and home insurance
Instagram: 5 Tips to make the most of Golden Hour
Secrets to a good night’s sleep revealed
10 ways to give yourself a ‘money makeover’
National Pet Month – 12 adorable pet photos
10 of the Best Food Photos from around the World
6 expert tips to help you sleep when clocks go forward
International Women’s Day: Top 40 Business Milestones
ShinyShiny snippets: Amazon closes all its physical bookstores
Top 5 ways to improve your sleep
International Women’s Day 2022: 10 Stunning Photos taken by Women
ShinyShiny snippets: Amazon and Nike ‘consider offer’ for Peloton
ShinyShiny snippets: Joe Rogan promises more balanced views on Spotify podcast
Most beautiful cities to visit at night, according to Instagram
How did we all use Zoom this year?
Cyberstalking rife in the UK, claims Kaspersky
COP26: 1 in 3 couples argue about ‘who is the greenest’
2 in 3 SME owners put financial success ahead of mental health
Top 10 Best and Worst WFH behaviours revealed
ShinyShiny: Facebook pulls facial recognition system
6 ways to make your social media images stand out
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Tesla market value hits $1 trillion
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Facebook plans new name for ‘metaverse’ age
ShinyShiny tech roundup: EV charging ‘excludes disabled’, claims research
Should I buy a Sky Glass TV? What are the Pros and Cons?
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Amazon opens 4-star store
ShinyShiny roundup: Apple resists EU call for common USB-C charger
ShinyShiny tech round up: Samsung launches Galaxy 4 watches
ShinyShiny tech round up: Apple products should be kept away from ‘medical devices’
ShinyShiny tech round up: Snapchat campaigns to boost Covid-19 jab take-up
Excess screen time is major reason for poor sleep, claims study
Top 5 sustainability reads for Earth Day 2021
Six of the best: noise-cancelling headphones
ShinyShiny round up: ‘Alexa, how’s my heart beat’
Top 5 TikTok Workout Trends – should you embrace or avoid?
Only 1 in 3 directors in top companies are female, claims study
Shiny Shiny tech round up: 4 out of 10 use car as additional place to work or relax
Top 10 tips for Working Out
Shiny Shiny daily round up: Hyundai announces EV with solar panel roof
ShinyShiny daily round up: Mini goes vegan, ESA calls for disabled astronauts
6 Mental Health Apps for Office Workers
7 Top Tips for Creating the Perfect Pancake
You Tube’s Top 10 Romantic Film Scenes – Heath Ledger tops list
7 Telltale Signs Your Online Lover Is Actually A Scammer
1 in 4 TikTok fitness influencers giving wrong advice
Future Transport: e-bikes, scooters and Hyperloop latest
6 tips to consider for safe and happy winter cycling
Top 5 Best Coffee Apps
5 COVID-fighting gadgets announced at CES 2021
Vegan Trends for 2021 – including healthier fake meat
7 Tech Leaders give their predictions for 2021
Iconic gadgets we still love – cassette tapes top list
Top 6 Board Games for Lockdown
Staying Connected To Parents And Grandparents During COVID-19
Exercise gadgets for National Fitness Day
Cycling Chic: Top 6 Style Hacks
1 in 4 home workers doing job from bed
8 at home photo activities for when you can’t get out
Top 50 online activities during Coronavirus lockdown
8 Top Tips for setting up Secure Zoom meeting
12 things I’ve learned since I last rode a bike (in the ’80s)
6 Great Apps to Help You Find Local Events
Top Five Reasons Behind Video Games’ Soaring Popularity
27 Useful Apps to Help Manage your Business
The best series coming out this year you really should watch
Top 8 apps to help you become more productive – including RescueTime and Hellosign
Review: Nissan LEAF e+ electric car
Samsung Galaxy J6 is smartphone that depreciates most, says survey
Uber and Cycling UK partner on ‘Dutch Reach’ initiative
SKODA unveils cycling-support car with built in washer!
Average Brit spends decade of their lives using technology
WiFi and smartphones top best invention list of last 25 years
Mental Health Awareness Week. Can Virtual Reality help with treatment?
How to look chic while cycling. Top 6 must-haves for the fashion-conscious cyclist
One in five Brits now more comfortable interacting online than in real life
Review: BT Complete WiFi broadband service from £39.99 per month
Mums more important than social media influencers for advice, claims survey
7 Designer Shower Heads That Redefine Bathrooms
How to avoid romance scams this Valentine’s Day. 5 tips on how to protect yourself online
Appy Christmas – 6 Fun Apps to Get You into the Festive Mood
Vauxhall GT X concept car unveiled to ShinyShiny – no wing mirrors or door handles required!
What to expect in 2019? New ways to have fun
Apple unveils Series 4 watch with integrated ECG plus new iPhones starting at $749
Board games: When in Rome v Obama Llama
Top 5 camping gadgets for the summer – including BBQ suitcase and Biolite Camp Stove
Pimp your phone! Improve your holiday snaps with these top 5 smartphone accessories
7 startups taking video game industry to next level
Baby Gadgets: Top 10 essential devices for new parents
Ten top tips to make your home more energy efficient
Top 10 books about swimming – including Roger Deakin’s Waterlog
Brass in pocket – the rise of the fob watch phenomenon
10 Star Wars Kitchen Gadgets Every Fan Needs to Own for May 4th
London’s best vegan food – 15 places worth trying including JME’s favourite!
How to get more girls into coding. We speak to James Downes, Founder of computer kit firm Maker Life
Total protection: How McAfee plans to fight cyber crime
Has social media simply become too toxic for ALL corporations or is it just Wetherspoons?
Review: Ready Player One
How to Choose Your Wedding Band
Sleep Awareness Week: Top 6 sleep gadgets to help you get a good night’s rest
Brexit or Bake Off? TV more important than politics, claims Freeview survey
Romantic drives in the UK for Valentine’s Day
Car review: DS 7 Crossback – the latest word on French luxury?
Review: Ofo dockless bicycle system
Top 5 accessories you need for filming winter sports – including skiing and snowboarding
ShinyShiny films beatboxing in VR 360 with the Kodak PixPro actioncam
Top 5 Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Under £150
Filming skateboarding in 360 with the Kodak PixPro 4K VR360
Christmas Gift Guide: stylish smartphone cases for the mobile phone addict
Go Ape in 360 with the Kodak PixPro 4K VR 360
6 pairs of cufflinks that make perfect Christmas gifts
Looking for a classy present to buy a loved one during the festive season? Cufflinks are always a good choice when it comes to Christmas gifts.
Xmas gift guide: Top 5 stylish audio gifts
Smartphones ‘the most life-changing technology of last 25 years’
ShinyShiny shoots London in VR with Kodak PixPro 4K VR360
Top 5 upcoming smartphones for 2018
10 Christmas Gifts for a Cycling Fanatic
REVIEW: BBC’s Augmented Reality for Human Body: Secrets of Your Life series. Is this the future of TV?
The analogue film revival is on as Polaroid makes comeback under new ownership
Digital erosion of childhood. Should we be encouraging children to take risks?
Death of children’s TV as young turn to devices for more exciting content
Top 6 tips that will take your drone photography to next level
Is binge-watching bad for your health? New Ofcom reports looks at boxset Britain
Enigma iPhone Data Recovery
SmartWritingService.com: A company with really smart essay writers
Confused parents don’t know what an engineer is. Six times more likely to know Justin Bieber than Elon Musk!
What is being done to tackle the growing concern of mental health?
Millions of unwanted fidget spinners to be sent to landfill once craze is over
How to get your wardrobe Spring & Summer ready
Are digital libraries the future for children’s reading? Library of Miss Gadish launches
Talk to your dog, even feed her treats, while you’re at work with the Furbo dog camera
Appy-pets! Pet tech market explodes as SureFlap announces app-enabled pet door
Switching from Apple iOS to Android. Why does it have to be so DIFFICULT?
ShinyShiny talks to artist Chris Levine about his work with Huawei
Strava now available for Apple Watch Series 2
What to expect at MWC 2017. Including BlackBerry Mercury, Nokia 3310, Huawei P10
Which smartphones are planning to launch at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC)
Creating your own home gym
How to create a home gym and save money on gym membership fees
Apple cases for iPhone 7: We pick 5 of the best clear cases
What set-top box do I need to watch digital terrestrial Freeview channels?
Which are the best wireless Bluetooth headphones for iPhone, Android?
Flying Lessons: The Ultimate Experience of Personal Achievement
What are the best accessories for your Amazon Echo?
Things You May Not Know About Virtual Reality
Top wireless Bluetooth earphones to wear to the gym
Create your own online money pot as Leetchi.com launches in UK
5 British start ups from #CES2017 to watch out for – including MyManu and Smarter Applications
Gifts and Gadgets To Start the New Year
#CES2017: Meters Music introduces headphones with retro built in VU meters
How do I stick to my New Year fitness resolutions? Here are five tips
CES 2017: Keep out the sun with this Sunflower smart shade
CES2017: Actijoy introduces health and fitness solution for dogs!
Libratone launches Nordic black version of ZIPP wireless speaker, new Spotify features
CES 2017 Preview: What’s there to see at the world’s biggest tech show?
COMPETITION: We’ve got 5 annual Eurosport subs to give away!
What we watched on social media in 2016 #YouTubeRewind
Top 5 turntables under £100 this Xmas as #vinyl revival continues
Showing off is most irritating habit on social media, followed by self pity
Christmas 2016: Top 10 presents for #running enthusiast, including smart watches and reflective gloves
Top 10 Xmas gifts for the #swimming enthusiast
Can ‘Cigbreak’ app help people quit smoking
Black Friday offers for cycling fans – including 25% off Cervelo road bike
Top 5 #MannequinChallenges. Including Hillary Clinton, Little Rock Trojans swim team and, of course, a boxer dog
5 things you need to know about Black Friday and top Black Friday shopping tips
YouTube influencers star in 360 degree shot at National Portrait Gallery
In what’s been billed as a kind of clash between eighteenth century cultural trailblazers and today’s vlogging influencers, seventeen of YouTube’s biggest stars gathered for a unique 360 degree shot at the National Portrait Gallery.
How YouTube isn’t just influencing TV programmes, it’s the adverts too!
Right on Q: We review Audi’s latest compact SUV, the Q2 #audi #q2
Chris Price reviews the Q2, the German company’s foray into the fast-growing compact SUV ‘crossover’ arena. His verdict? A great addition to the growing line up.
Running: 16 cool clothes & accessories for spring
8 female-fronted podcasts that will enhance your life
Who is wearing wearables? New survey shows 12 per cent of adults. Female ownership up
5 unusual tech gifts for Valentine’s Day for under £25 – including Thirsty Plant Kit and Alessi Fabric Shaver
Orilamp smart lighting now available via Indiegogo
KitSound introduces its new Flair Bluetooth Speaker
Star Wars: Force Awakens. Some amazing pics from last night’s European Premiere
Our Christmas shopping list – Google Nexus 6P, Crosley Collegiate and a whole lot more
Kayaking London’s canals by night with Secret Adventures – a perfect winter escape
ROAR Athena – smart protection for women
Is the Neyya smart ring the future of wearable tech?
10 amazing reflective items for cycling in the dark
SizeGenie launches body measurement tool on crowdfunding website Kickstarter
Cycling in London vs. New York: two cities on two wheels
How our morning habits reveal where we’re from
Women lead the way in crowdfunding – Anastasia Emmanuel, Indiegogo’s Director of European Technology & Design
Zing wearable is affordable alternative to Apple Watch
Pure release Siesta Rise digital radio with smartphone charger
New colours and features added to Jawbone UP2 and UP3 fitness trackers
HearNotes are ‘the first truly wire-free earbuds’
Evoke F3 digital is radio latest in Pure’s connected audio collection
Ted Baker & Quella launch beautiful racer bikes
GIGASET debuts trio of smartphones
Is Trackd the app musicians & songwriters have been waiting for?
Following strangers on Instagram can depress you, says study
Would you blog on Facebook? Notes gets a revamp
LIVALL Bling Helmet is the world’s first smart cycling helmet
Ministry of Sound launches the Audio M and Audio M Plus speakers
Pure unveils new stylish new digital radio collaboration with Sanderson
9 bright & functional cycling accessories for summer (part 2/2)
Top picks for summer: colourful, functional cycling clothing (part 1/2)
5 Female scientists you should follow on Twitter
We’ve collected together five of our favourite female scientists, who just so happen to be actively using Twitter too.
8 Ways to improve your skin, revamp your gadgets and optimise your life for summer
As we head into summer it’s the perfect time to give your life a bit of a makeover, to try new gadgets, experiment with new styles and simplify your skincare routine so you can focus on the important things, like jetting off around the world or heading to the park.
8 Reasons why #Sense8 is your new favourite TV show
Sense8 is a new Netflix TV show that’s really left critics and viewers divided. From what we can tell so far it’s a real Marmite show – you either love it’s fantasy ridiculousness and heartfelt performances or you, well, you really don’t. We’re in the LOVE IT camp here at ShinyShiny, so we’ve collected together our 8 reasons why it could be your favourite show of the summer.
Top 5 Women’s swimming goggles for the pool and sea: including Zoggs Predator Flex Mirror and Aquasphere Vista
It’s summer time which means its time to invest in a new cozzie and, if you are serious about swimming, a pair of decent goggles. Chris Price looks at five designs for women which are definitely worth checking out.
5 own goals from the men which are worse than Laura Bassett’s for England’s Women’s team
If it’s any comfort to Laura Bassett (and let’s face it, it probably won’t be) there have been worse howlers in the men’s game than the one last night v Japan. Here’s our pick of the best…or the worst, depending on how you look at it.
6 Apps for making Instagram collages and borders: Afterlight, PicFrame, Layout
If you’re sick of posting the same old thing to Instagram, then now’s your chance to get a bit more creative. We’ve collected together our top six apps for adding borders to your snaps, making collage creations and distorting your images so they look way more exciting!
8 Essential waterproof gadgets for summer fun and travel
If you’re heading off on your holidays this year, then you won’t want to be worrying about what you can and can’t take to the pool. So make sure everything you pack is waterproof – or at least packed in waterproof luggage or a swim-friendly case. We’ve collected together out eight favourite waterproof gadgets whether you want to record yourself doing some crazy water sports or just keep your phone by the pool and avoid splash-related emergencies.
4 Easy ways to control your privacy on Facebook
Sure Facebook has put plenty of guides and easy steps in place to demystify privacy, but we’ve collected together four easy tips to give you a bit more control. We find that most people we talk to want to control what people can see a bit more, organise groups and share things with particular people, but they often can’t be bothered to take the first step, well now you’ve got no excuse.
Review: Kindle Paperwhite 2015
Chris Price reviews the latest version of the Kindle, the 2015 edition of the Paperwhite
5 Things you didn’t know about astronaut Samantha Cristoforettiht
Samantha Cristoforettiht is a European Space Agency astronaut and has been making headlines because she’s recently returned from a six month mission on the International Space Station, called Futura. We decided to find out a little more about her…
5 Alternatives to Snapchat: Qik, Slingshot, Yovo
If something about the little ghost really gets on your nerves, or you’re not keen on the people you’ve been following and want a fresh start, then it might be time to try some of the instant messaging app alternatives that are hot on the heels of Snapchat. We’ve collected together five that are worth trying.
10 Ways to make your Instagram photos more awesome on your iPhone: Layout, Aviary & VSCO
Gone are the days of editing your Instagram photos into vintage, super contrast-y blurs. There are a whole new range of tools at your disposable to make the most of borders, enhance photos based on what your subject is or even fade out colours rather than pumping them up. Here are ten of our favourite ways to make Instagram photos more awesome.
Skype updates ‘Snapchat’ like messaging system Qik with captions and music
Microsoft has updated its ephemeral messaging app, Skype Qik on iOS with added support for captions, music and photos.
5 TV shows to get stuck into now Game of Thrones is over – including Sense 8 and Hannibal
Well, there’s a whole range of amazing shows in full-swing, as well as a few that are just kicking off to appeal to you, whether you want gritty drama, time-travelling fantasy or some telepathic sci-fi. Here’s our rundown of five shows we recommend moving on to while you’re in mourning for GoT (and not to mention THAT character).
10 of the best Samsung Galaxy S6 cases and covers
If you couldn’t wait to get your hands on one, chances are you won’t want to let it slip through them – sure, it should be hardwearing enough to withstand a drop or a knock, but who wants to take that chance? Increase its lifespan with one of our ten fave Samsung Galaxy S6 cases instead…
8 Father’s Day gifts for your tech-obsessed dad
It’s Father’s Day later this week, so here’s our top suggestions for tech-obsessed dads, whether yours is keen to kit out his car with new gadgets, get creative in the kitchen or try his hand at 3D-printing.
9 best cases for the iPad Mini 3: part one
From heavy duty armour to swish leather and pretty prints, here are our favourite covers and cases for the iPad Mini 3…
The 7 best e-readers to buy – including Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Aura, Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight
5 of the best photo editing apps for Android
Sure, you can do some basic editing tasks on your phone or tablet already, but downloading additional apps lets you add effects that don’t come as standard, without having to fire up your laptop. Here are five of our fave photo editing apps for Android, many of them free, so you can perfect those holiday photos or daily selfies…