ShinyShiny snippets: ‘Godfather of AI’ warns of growing dangers of technology
A man widely seen as the godfather of artificial intelligence (AI) has quit his job, warning about the growing dangers from developments in the field. Geoffrey Hinton, 75, announced his resignation from Google in a statement to the New York Times, saying he now regretted his work. He told the BBC some of the dangers…
2 in 3 business leaders believe we’re heading towards green skills shortage
A poll of 500 decision makers found 57 per cent think these specialised skills are important to their business – but many are struggling to find skilled staff, particularly in areas of sustainable engineering and finance. To plug this gap, more than one in four (27 per cent) are actively identifying opportunities and anticipating future…
Choosing the Right Health Insurance: 8 Facts to Help You Make an Informed Decision
Are you looking for the right health insurance plan that fits your needs while also providing great coverage and value? Selecting the best option can be time-consuming and confusing with so many different plans available. Choosing a suitable health insurance policy requires careful consideration of costs, benefits, restrictions, and satisfaction ratings. To help you make…
Top 20 neighbourly annoyances – inappropriate parking tops list!
The average adult hasn’t spoken to their neighbour for three weeks – but millions enjoy ‘passive aggressive’ posts on community social media pages. A study of 2,000 UK adults found 56 per cent of those in local online groups report sniping and backbiting, with 34 per cent describing it as pure entertainment. And 47 per…
ShinyShiny snippets: Microsoft claims block on Activision purchase ‘bad for Britain’
Microsoft has been blocked from buying Call of Duty publisher Activision by the UK's CMA Microsoft's president has attacked the UK after it was blocked from buying US gaming firm Activision, saying the EU was a better place to start a business. The move was "bad for Britain" and marked Microsoft's…
Top 40 songs to sing in the car – Queen tops list
‘Don't Stop Me Now’ by Queen, ‘Dancing Queen’ by Abba, and ‘Livin' on a Prayer’ by Bon Jovi have been voted Britain's favourite car sing-along songs. A poll of 2,000 motorists found 78 per cent sing in the car – although only 21 per cent of those who enjoy belting out a few numbers think…
Far from being ‘past it’, nation’s over 75s are tech savvy ‘gadget-holics’
A study of 2,000 adults who have a relative aged 75 and over found 30 per cent claim their homes are brimming with the latest gizmos – bucking the stereotype that they shy away from technology. The average person in this age bracket is proficient at using smartphones, laptops and streaming services. While 28 per…
Privacy concerns over Snapchat’s ‘My AI’ feature
Internet privacy experts at VPNOverview are warning Snapchat users against using the ‘MyAI’ feature on the app. The latest feature was launched in February this year to Snapchat premium users and is now available to all users. But the feature has sparked privacy concerns worldwide as it reveals information about users, sending Google searches for…
Shiny snippets: Twitter users respond to ‘blue check apocalypse’
Since the beginning of Elon Musk’s reign at Twitter, he’s threatened to remove the legacy verification—signified by a white check in a blue circle beside the account name—that predated his tenure. Musk even set April 1st as the date for the purge, which came and went without any changes, either because of ineptitude or a half-effort…
Smeg unveils £849 Espresso coffee machine with grinder
Unveiled over the weekend at the London Coffee Festival, Smeg has introduced its all-new Espresso Coffee Machine with Grinder, delivering the full coffee process for coffee connoisseurs. Available from June, the new Espresso Machine (EGF03) includes the ability to grind coffee beans, create two espressos at once and froth milk. The curvaceous, retro finish remains…
