Pre-booking for VW ID. Buzz EV now open
The VW ID. Buzz is now available for pre-booking, with customers able to secure access to a priority ordering window before order books open officially in July 2022. Customers can place a £2,000 pre-booking fee with their dealer between 30 May and 30 June to secure a priority slot to specify their ID. Buzz during…
ShinyShiny snippets: Gaming loot boxes branded ‘exploitative’
Consumer groups in 18 European countries have backed a report calling gaming loot boxes "exploitative." The contents of the virtual boxes are only revealed through either gameplay or by making a payment. While some contain useful tools or desirable extras which improve the experience, others are worthless. The report authors, the Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC),…
Best exercise time varies for men and women
Women should exercise in the morning to lose fat - but go for an evening session if they want to build muscle, research suggests. The US study found the best time of day to exercise may differ for men and women. Women burned more body fat during morning exercise, whereas evenings counted more for men. Differences…
Couples scaling back wedding plans because of the cost-of-living crisis
A poll of 2,000 adults who are engaged, or have been married recently, has revealed more than half (54 per cent) cite the tough economic landscape as a reason to cut corners on their big day. And almost two thirds (63 per cent) of couples are planning smaller, more sustainable weddings to both protect the…
ShinyShiny snippets: Cinemas accept Digital ID cards
Being turned away from a 15 or 18 rated film for not having the right identification with you might be a thing of the past. The UK Cinema Association - which includes Cineworld, Odeon, Showcase Cinemas, and Vue - are partnering with digital ID firm Yoti. The free app will be accepted as proof of…
ShinyShiny snippets: Meet the tiny crab robot that’s smaller than a flea!
This tiny robot crawling on a coin is smaller than the size of a flea. Pic: Northwestern University Engineers have unveiled the smallest remote-controlled walking robot ever created - even tinier than a flea. The tiny robotic crab can "walk, bend, twist, turn and jump" according to engineers from Northwestern University…
ShinyShiny snippets: Dyson working on home robots for household chores
Dyson is moving beyond vacuum cleaners and hand driers and will try to develop robots capable of helping with household chores. The company has announced plans to create a major robotics centre at its facility at Hullavington Airfield, in Wiltshire, that will work on new types of domestic robot. The site will be home to…
Ford’s geofencing tech could automatically slow your car down
Ford is trialling connected vehicle technology using geofencing – a virtual geographical boundary – that could one day do away with the need for speed limit signs completely. As well as potentially making streets safer for other road users and pedestrians, Ford’s Geofencing Speed Limit Control system could help drivers avoid inadvertently incurring speeding fines. …
5 precautions to take if mobile phone is stolen
Around 8.7 million phones were lost or stolen in 2021- that's over 1,000 every hour. Brean Horne, a personal finance expert at comparison site, NerdWallet, shares five precautions holidaymakers should take to protect themselves if their device gets lost or stolen abroad. 1. Change your passwords on emails and social accounts Changing the passwords to your email and…
What Jewelry Can you Give a Girl for no Reason?
Gold and diamonds can be given for no reason! Your girlfriend will be sincerely happy with an unexpected gift — that is, with you showing her how dear and loved she is. In response to the unexpected gifts and the experience of joy, the girl will make you doubly happy. This article will discuss what…
