ShinyShiny snippets: Humanoid robot Ameca gets an upgrade
The humanoid robot Ameca can be seen winking, pursing its lips, frowning and grinning in a mirror after receiving an upgrade to its facial expression capabilities. The android, was given 12 new face actuators - basically a component of a machine that controls movements - and the life-like bot showed off its capabilities in front of…
YouTube promotion – get quality fast
Video consumption online has been relentlessly expanding for a long time. YouTube has become a mecca for brands and companies looking to extend their profile and drive changes. Nowadays, it is one of the foremost prevalent social media players together with Facebook, TikTok and Instagram. Approximately 2 billion users watch YouTube each month. If you've…
ShinyShiny snippets: PlayStation to face £5bn legal action over ‘rip-off’ pricing
Millions of Sony PlayStation customers in the UK could claim a share of up to £5 billion in damages if a new legal claim filed against the gaming giant is successful. A collective action brought against the company at the Competition Appeal Tribunal accuses it of “ripping off” customers with overpriced digital games and in-game…
Leicester City tops league table for most eco-friendly football fans
They may be unlikely to reproduce their fairy tale footballing heroics of 2016, but Leicester City fans can take solace in the fact they've been crowned the greenest fan base in England. A survey of 100 fans from each club in the top flight were asked a range of questions about their eco-friendly habits –…
ShinyShiny snippets: TikTok to limit misinformation ahead of US mid-terms
TikTok is taking extra measures to limit misinformation and violations of its policies ahead of the US mid-term elections. The video platform has announced new steps to ensure influencers understand that paid political ads are prohibited. Following 2020 US election the company admitted it needed to do more to ensure influencers followed its rules. November's elections…
Top 10 Tips for Getting Good Night’s Sleep while Pregnant
Martin Seeley, the CEO and sleep expert at MattressNextDay shares his Top Tips for sleeping whilst pregnant... 1. Sleep with a pillow between your legs to alleviate aches and pains As your pregnancy progresses, you’ll find that pillows are more and more important to create a comfortable sleeping environment. In the final trimester, you’ll probably…
ShinyShiny snippets: Holocaust campaigner ‘answers questions’ at own funeral
When Marina Smith MBE died aged 87 in June, her grieving loved ones thought all they had left was their memories. In fact, the leading Holocaust campaigner returned to them from beyond the grave in the form of an artificial intelligence-powered hologram, able to answer their questions and reveal family secrets. Mrs Smith was one of…
Fast fashion on the decline, claims Oxfam study
A study of 2,000 adults revealed 47 per cent enjoy shopping for brand new clothing – but the post-shopping glow doesn’t last long. For 22 per cent, the excitement of the item’s ‘newness’ is fleeting, while 17 per cent start to develop doubts over whether they actually like their purchase once their shopping high subsides.…
9 Ways to Save Money While You’re On Holiday
As thousands of Britons jet away this summer, many will be searching for ways to keep costs down while they’re abroad. In conjunction with Which? we give our top tips for how to slash hundreds of pounds from the cost of going on holiday... 1. Pay in local currency and use the right card Travellers…
ShinyShiny snippets: Apple staff told to return to office 3 days a week
Apple has told employees that they must get back in the office for at least three days every week. Like many companies, it is attempting to figure out what role its offices have after remote working prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Apple previously attempted to get staff back in the office in June 2021, only to…
