ShinyShiny snippets: Russian troll factory ‘plaguing social media with propaganda’
Britain has accused a "sick Russian troll factory" of "plaguing social media with Kremlin propaganda" after funding what it said was expert research into the organisation. Known as Cyber Front Z - adopting the military insignia used by Russia's invading forces in Ukraine - it was first uncovered in March by the news organisation Fontanka based in…
Top Luck-Based Casino Games
Skill is not the most important factor in casino games. The odds of different games may always seem to favour the house, but some fellows can get really lucky. Online casinos that pay real money are focused on making games more interesting yet ensuring fair play. Can your luck help to win the casino games?…
How to Buy Cannabis Seeds?
Cultivating cannabis is not similar to growing tomatoes, potatoes, or other crops. It has a different purpose. It is intended to influence the consciousness of a person and his health. Therefore, the expectations of a person who decides to grow marijuana at home are quite high, and the attitude towards the plant is reverent. Why…
ShinyShiny snippets: Apple users in Russia launch legal claim
Apple users in Russia have launched a legal claim, seeking 90m roubles (£1m) in damages from the US tech company. Apple limited its payment service - Apple Pay - in Russia last month, as a number of companies reduced their presence in response to the invasion of Ukraine. But owners of Apple products in Russia allege…
ShinyShiny snippets: Samsung ad criticised by women’s running groups
Samsung's latest advert has been criticised by some women's running groups and safety campaigners for being "unrealistic". The film shows a young woman getting up at 02:00 to go for a run through the streets of a city alone. Samsung says the aim was to show runners working to their own schedules. But women's safety…
ShinyShiny snippets: Samsung ad criticised by women’s running groups
Samsung's latest advert has been criticised by some women's running groups and safety campaigners for being "unrealistic". The film shows a young woman getting up at 02:00 to go for a run through the streets of a city alone. Samsung says the aim was to show runners working to their own schedules. But women's safety…
Top 30 signs of good neighbour – taking in deliveries tops list
A study of 2,000 adults revealed watering plants and giving advance warning of a party are among the top 30 signs that next-door is decent. However, topping the list is taking in deliveries! Offering to help with DIY and gardening tasks, assisting with carrying in shopping bags and being a good listener also feature in…
ShinyShiny snippets: UK households could save £147 a year switching off devices
UK households could save an average of £147 per year by switching off so-called vampire devices. Vampire devices are electronics that drain a surprising amount of power even when they are on standby. British Gas research indicates households in the UK are spending £3.16bn annually just for the privilege of leaving vampire devices on standby.…
Polaroid Go now available in two new colours for £110
Polaroid Go, billed as the world’s tiniest, most portable analogue instant camera, is now available in two bold colourways, Black and Red, along with new creator-centric additions: a filter set for blue, red or orange-tinted photos, and matte-black frame instant film. At only 10.5 cm, 8.4 cm wide, and 6.1 cm tall, the Polaroid Go…
ShinyShiny snippets: What does Elon Musk takeover mean for Twitter?
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has asked whether Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter will give China "a bit of leverage" over the platform. Twitter is blocked in China but Mr Musk's electric car business Tesla is dependent on the company's plant in Shanghai and sales across the country for its global profits. Explaining the motivation behind his $44bn takeover, Mr…
