Only 1 in 8 Brits have been abroad in 2021, research shows
A study of 2,000 adults found only 12 per cent have managed to escape the UK and get abroad during 2021. Four in 10 have been able to enjoy a ‘staycation’, while another 40 per cent haven’t gone away at all. Just under two thirds (64 per cent) feel the changing isolation and quarantine rules…
Over two thirds of Brits don’t know how to recycle tech items
As the August bank holiday approaches, Currys PC World is asking Brits to think before they bin, as the nation gets set for a bank holiday weekend clear out. New research from the electricals retailer highlights the UK’s e-waste issue and growing customer confusion around what to do with old and broken tech items. It…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: YouTube Wear OS app only works with Samsung
Google's YouTube Music app for Wear OS is now live, a few months after the tech giant promised to release one for the platform. That certainly sounds like great news for users who've been waiting for it after Google retired Play Music for Wear OS in 2020. The bad news is, as noted by 9to5Google, it only currently works…
Behind Closed Doors: Keeping Your Secret Passions Hidden From The Outside World
Everyone has interests that they would rather keep to themselves. While most people can relate to even the weirdest of passions, talking about this sort of topic in public can be very embarrassing, especially when it is a personal thing. No matter your particular kink or interest, though, you should be able to enjoy the…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Uber rival Didi scraps European launch
The Chinese taxi-hailing app Didi has suspended plans to launch in Britain and continental Europe amid concerns about how it handles sensitive passenger data, The Telegraph can reveal. Didi had secured licences to operate in several British cities as part of a push to challenge Uber, but is now understood to have pulled the plans for at…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: PayPal to accept cryptocurrency
Online payment company PayPal is to allow users in the UK to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies using its platform. Available on both its app and website, the service will initially be limited to four cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash. It comes after the launch of the same service in the US which…
Which Forex Should I Buy Today?
Many elements, such as market opening times and your FX trading strategy, go into determining when to buy and sell currency. Many traders think that the ideal time to purchase and sell currency is when it is most active - when liquidity and volatility are at their highest. It takes time, experience, and in-depth knowledge…
ShinyShiny round up: Twitter trials misinformation reporting
Twitter is introducing a new feature on a trial basis to test the ability for users to report misleading posts. The move follows a wave of criticism of social media companies for facilitating the spread of misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Twitter currently allows users to report posts, the subsequent pop-up doesn't contain a…
Learn All About The Future Proof Careers You Should Consider
Are you thinking about exploring a new career path? Traveling down a new road in your career can be highly beneficial. It can allow you to explore fresh pastures that could be ripe with opportunity. You just need to make sure that you are taking the right steps here. Our recommendation is that you look…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: rise of the ‘Silver Streamers’
Covid has sparked a surge in so-called "silver streamers" switching to on-demand services during lockdown, delivering a blow to struggling terrestrial broadcasters such as the BBC. The number of consumers aged between 65 to 75 with access to a subscription to a video streaming service such as Netflix or Amazon Prime surged from 36pc in…
