New Xiaomi 5G smartphone can fully charge in 17 minutes
At a real-life launch, held at London's prestigious BAFTA venue and attended by ShinyShiny, Chinese phone brand Xiaomi announced a new range of 5G enabled smartphones. And while you've probably never heard, or only vaguely heard, of the brand, Xiaomi - pronounced shau-mee - it is in fact the second-biggest mobile phone manufacturer in the…
ShinyShiny tech round up: Apple launches ‘no longer a spectacle’
A smaller notch. A faster processor. A new camera with cinematic mode. In the pantheon of Apple keynote events, Tuesday’s iPhone 13 launch was towards the modest end. “We still see room for innovation,” was one analyst’s rather dry take. Perhaps Tim Cook didn’t want to make any risky moves on an unlucky number. The unveiling…
Apple iPhone 13 promises longer battery life, storage up to 1TB
Apple has revealed its new iPhone 13 along with several other devices, including a new iPad, iPad Mini and Apple Watch Series 7 at a virtual event hosted by the company's boss Tim Cook this evening. Apple has promised up to 2.5 hours more battery life on the iPhone 13, and 1.5 hours more battery…
‘Smishing’ scams grow 700% in six months, claims report
Major banks and delivery companies are adopting a new best practice guide for texting customers as Which? reveals that ‘smishing’ - scam phone calls or texts - attacks have increased dramatically over the first six months of 2021. The worrying number of smishing scams in 2021 - including scam text messages pretending to be from…
Yoga, cycling and lifting weights make Brits happiest, claims survey
A study of 2,000 adults found the average person has a glow for up to an hour and 25 minutes after yoga, and one hour and 21 minutes after cycling. And lifting weights sees them feeling happy for an hour and 15 minutes. It also emerged adults believe they need to exercise for around 40…
ShinyShiny tech round up: iPhone 13 to have terabyte storage option?
Apple could be about to upgrade the iPhone 13 with huge amounts of new storage, according to a last minute rumour. The company is planning to release the new phones in the same options that are offered in the iPhone 12, numerous reports have suggested. But it will add a new storage option, giving people a full…
Your Marketing Efforts Require Planning, So Let’s Begin!
If you require printing services, there are some key factors you will need to discuss with your printer beforehand to make sure you are happy with the result. After all, effective communication is of paramount importance for any working relationship. The first thing you need to do is discuss a deadline for your project. After…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Emirates launches first airline VR app for Oculus Rift
Customers can now experience Emirates’ Gamechanger First Class Suites, explore the airline’s signature A380 Onboard Lounge, or check out the cabin around their own seat from the comfort of their own home, on the Oculus Rift. Already available on emirates.com, via the Emirates app, and now on the Oculus Store for Oculus Rift users, Emirates claims…
Opinion: Is Designer Reproduction Furniture Good or Bad?
The reproduction furniture market has significantly grown in the past 10 years, with more and more specialised companies popping up online to sell designer variations. As more consumers are able to purchase these iconic and timeless designs, what are your thoughts on the reproduction furniture market? Why is replica furniture an important part of interior…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Apple dealt blow in Epic Games trial
Apple faces losing billions of dollars in sales after a US judge ruled that the tech titan must allow developers to bypass controversial fees on its App Store. The company was told to lift a rule that forces apps to use Apple’s own payments system, which charges fees of up to 30pc, amid growing opposition…
