ShinyShiny snippets: AI poses similar risk to ‘nuclear war’, experts warn
Artificial intelligence poses a similar risk of human extinction as pandemics and nuclear war, experts have warned. The boss of the firm behind ChatGPT, the head of Google's AI lab, and CEO of Anthropic - another major AI firm, have all signed an open letter. It reads: "Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a…
ShinyShiny snippets: Half of female gamers face abuse while playing
One in 10 women feel suicidal because of the abuse they face while gaming. New research for Sky Broadband shows that of 4,000 female gamers surveyed 49% have faced abuse or harassment when playing or streaming online - rising to 75% of those aged 18 to 24. The levels of harassment are so strong that…
Shiny Shiny snippets: Elon Musk’s brain chip firm Neuralink given go ahead for human trials
Elon Musk's brain chip firm Neuralink has said it has been given the go-ahead to start carrying out studies on humans. Neuralink said in a tweet on Thursday it had won the approval of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) "to launch our first-in-human clinical study!" It represents "an important first step that will…
Redefining work-life balance: how remote work is changing our relationship with our homes
Over 3 out of 4 Brits reveal that their relationship with their homes has changed since working from home To keep their home their safe space, 56% of Brits have a designated workspace 1 in 9 Brits have fallen out of love with their homes since remote work shift Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many…
5 tips to save money and refresh your garden on a budget
RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Credit: RHS/Georgi Mabee. Image courtesy of RHS. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show will likely be inspiring people up and down the country to spruce up their gardens. However, it is easy to spend a lot on gardening with the costs soon mounting up. Together with Which? Gardening…
6 Hacks to Help You Free Up Storage on Your iPhone
Over time an iPhone’s storage can easily get filled up, with years’ worth of messages, images and different apps. To help clear space, we've got together with the experts at mobile phone retailer Fonehouse to reveal six tips and tricks that iPhone users may not be aware of.... Your iPhone may be full of things…
Netflix begins password crackdown
Thousands of people across the UK and US will get emails today that will see viewers lose access to Netflix. Emails will be sent to anyone who is sharing an account with someone who doesn't live in the same household. People who are not the main account holders and who do not live in the…
ShinyShiny snippets: Paralysed man can walk again thanks to ‘digital bridge’
A paralysed man has been able to walk again after communication was re-established between his brain and spinal cord using a wireless "digital bridge". The so-called brain computer interface is made up of two electronic implants, one each in the brain and spinal cord. The former is placed above the region of the brain responsible…
Amazon announces Fire Max 11 tablet from £249
Amazon today announced the new Fire Max 11 tablet which it claims is its biggest and most powerful tablet yet. Featuring an 11-inch screen, an octa-core processor, and 4 GB RAM, Fire Max 11 starts at just £249.99. A new optional magnetic attach keyboard and stylus enhance productivity and creativity to help you get…
Smeg launches iconic FAB28 fridge in four new matte colours
Luxury Italian appliance brand Smeg has announced a series of unique new colours for its iconic award-winning FAB28 refrigerator. The FAB28 fridge is now available in four striking new matte finishes: Azzuro Blue, Perfectly Pale, Rust and Matte Black - the colours of Smeg’s summer 2023. Inspired by the Italian landscape throughout the summer, the…
