Teenagers turn online for fashion and cooking hacks
Millions of teenagers go online for help on everything from hair hacks to financial planning – but when it comes to relationship advice, mum is still the first port of call. The study of 1,000 10-17 year-olds found they will also turn to dad for health tips, homework and revising – although teachers are preferred…
ShinyShiny snipppets: Elon Musk Twitter deal back on!
Twitter has confirmed that Elon Musk has offered to buy the company for a second time this year. The website said in a statement that it plans to agree to the offer at 54.20 dollars (£47.23) per share, the same price Mr Musk previously put forward. The total value of the deal would be 44…
How to Save Money on Online Shopping
With the cost of living crisis putting pressure on household budgets and Black Friday just around the corner, many of us are trying to be savvier when shopping online. With a bewildering array of websites and apps all claiming to offer the best products and services at knock-down prices, we've joined forces with Which? to…
ShinyShiny snippets: Social media a factor in Molly Russell’s death
Unsafe online content contributed "in a more than minimal way" to the death of Molly Russell who took her own life, an inquest has found. Senior coroner Andrew Walker said material viewed by the 14-year-old Molly on social media "shouldn't have been available for a child to see". Molly, from Harrow, viewed thousands of images…
Cybersecurity month: Top 10 hacks for protecting your family’s data
Women at UK tech company Sparta Global share their Top 10 security hacks for Cybersecurity awareness month in October.... 1. Auto update software as often as possible The world of software updates has significantly changed, with many system updates rolled out automatically. Auto-updates always seem like an inconvenience to do, but they are absolutely vital.…
Average adult spends just over 10 years of their lives on ‘autopilot’
The average adult spends the equivalent of just over 10 years of their lives on ‘autopilot’ - following the same routines and rituals day in and day out. This equates to 1,396 hours each year, 27 hours a week or nearly four hours a day doing the same things. A quarter of those polled even…
ShinyShiny snippets: Not enough women working in tech, says Apple boss
Above: Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook Apple's chief executive has said there were “no good excuses” for the lack of women at the world’s tech firms. Tim Cook admitted there are still “not enough women at the table” and warned that technology “will not achieve nearly what it could achieve” without a more diverse workforce. According…
How to Choose the Right Treatment Center for Your Elders
With the wide range of treatment centers available, it can be difficult to determine which one is the best for your elders. This article provides guidance on how to make this decision by taking into consideration important factors such as location, amenities, and staff qualifications. The Different Types of Treatment Centers There are many different…
Shiny Snippets: TikTok facing £27 million fine for endangering children
TikTok is facing a £27 million fine for endangering children online after an investigation by John Edwards, the Information Commissioner. The social media giant has become the first tech company to be issued with a formal notice of intent that they face the fine for breaches of the children’s code. The company has been accused…
7 Tips to Save Money on your Pets
The cost of living crisis continues to bite and many pet owners are feeling the pinch as pet food and insurance costs rise. But don't worry. In conjunction with Which? we've come up with 7 ways you can save money on your pet... 1. Switch to supermarket own-brand food Switching to the best-rated supermarket own-brand…
