ShinyShiny snippets: ‘5G is overhyped’, claims report
5G connectivity is overhyped - and many users are yet to experience improvements in mobile speed or reliability, says a new study. Research from Uswitch.com found one in six mobile users felt the power of the technology had been overstated, and less than half said they had seen noticeable speed or reliability improvements since upgrading.…
ShinyShiny snippets: Ford Fiesta to make way for new Electric Vehicles
A 1977 poster for the Ford Fiesta Mark One Ford has announced the end of one of the most popular cars ever sold in the UK - the Fiesta. By the end of June next year, no more Fiestas are to be produced in the manufacturer's factory in Cologne, Germany. More…
ShinyShiny snippets: Archer Aviation to make 250 Electric Air Taxis
Archer Aviation Inc said it aims to make about 250 battery-electric air taxis in 2025 and scale up production in the following years, after setting a goal of getting its aircraft certified by the end of 2024. "In our first year, we will build 250 aircraft, our second year will build 500 aircraft, our third year…
8 in 10 parents worry about road safety – including quiet EVs
A study of 1,200 mums and dads and their kids aged six to 17 found 37 per cent think their children are less sensible when out and about with friends and 28 per cent worry they ignore road safety rules altogether. Watching TikTok videos, playing games on their mobile phone and making videos on social…
ShinyShiny snippets: Amazon may have to pay UK shoppers £900m compensation
Amazon shoppers in the UK could receive a share of £900m in compensation, once a legal claim is submitted against the technology giant. The proposed claim alleges the company breached competition law and caused customers to pay higher prices. It is being led by consumer-rights champion Julie Hunter, who alleges independent sellers are excluded from…
Three quarters of women from lower socio-economic backgrounds not encouraged to pursue tech career
Women make up just one in four in tech industry, with new research revealing those from lower socio-economic backgrounds face particularly big barriers It’s estimated that there will be only one qualified woman for every 115 roles in tech by 2025 Tech industry also has a particularly stark socio-economic gap, with only 19% of employees…
Single over-40s reveal biggest pitfalls of online dating
Three-quarters of adults aged 40-plus who have tried meeting a partner through digital dating have struggled, according to research. A lack of digital skills has proven to be one of the biggest stumbling blocks when attempting to find love online - with 59 per cent claiming this has hindered them in their pursuit. Other downsides…
Over 70% in favour of four-day working week
Research from comparison site NerdWallet has revealed that 72% of UK workers are either in favour or strongly in favour of a four-day working week. This follows recent news that firms are also warming to the working pattern at the trial's halfway point. Over 3,000 employees at 70 UK companies are currently taking part in…
ShinyShiny snippets: TikTok raise livestreaming age to 18
TikTok is raising its minimum age for livestreaming from 16 to 18 from next month. A BBC News investigation found hundreds of accounts going live from Syrian refugee camps, with children begging for donations. Some were receiving up to $1,000 (£900) an hour - but when they withdrew the cash, TikTok had taken up to…
ShinyShiny snippets: Apple announces 10th Generation iPad
Apple's 10th generation iPad (2022) is finally official. Cupertino made the announcement earlier today, highlighting the new tablet's "all-new" design and "vibrant" (eye-searingly bright) colours. The big news, however, is that its Liquid Retina display is up from 10.2- to 10.9-inches. That's the same size display as the current Apple iPad Air (5th Generation). The iPad (10th…
