ShinyShiny snippets: TikTok launches scheme to tackle youth unemployment
TikTok has launched a programme to help young people find work in the creative and digital industries as part of a scheme to tackle youth unemployment and the digital skills gap. The social media platform is working with the social business charity Catch22 on the multimillion-pound programme, which aims to engage with 2,500 people by…
Getting Your Business Up and Running as Quickly as Possible
If you want to be your own boss, chances are, you’re considering starting your own business. Now, there are so many benefits and perks that come with running a business. First and foremost, you gain control and choice. You get to choose what you sell. You get to choose what industry you operate within. You…
Shinyshiny snippets: Elon Musk will not join Twitter board
Elon Musk has decided not to join the board of Twitter, the company's chief executive Parag Agrawal says. Mr Musk's appointment was due to become effective on Saturday after revealing last week that he had bought a 9.2% stake in the social media platform. However, Mr Agrawal tweeted: "Elon shared that same morning that he…
How to Protect Yourself and Your Business
If you're in business, there's a good chance you're at risk of a partnership dispute. While it's impossible to protect yourself from these types of disagreements completely, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk. This blog post will discuss five ways to protect yourself and your business from partnership disputes. We'll also…
ShinyShiny snippets: Nissan working with NASA on ‘game-changing’ batteries
Nissan ASSB Creation process filmed in Oppama Research Center Nissan is working with NASA on a new type of battery for electric vehicles that promises to charge quicker and be lighter yet safe, the Japanese automaker said Friday. The all-solid-state battery (ASSB) will replace the lithium-ion battery now in use for…
ShinyShiny snippets: Uber plans to become transport hub
Uber plans to let users buy train and plane tickets through its app as it looks to move beyond minicabs into an all-encompassing transport hub. Inter-city trains and coaches will be available to book through Uber in the summer, the company said. It plans to let tourists buy plane and Eurostar tickets later in the…
Tripadvisor: Top 10 World Destinations for City Lovers 2022
If you’re looking for a bright-lights-big-city kind of vibe, you can’t miss these traveler-loved hubs around the world. Here are the Top 10 cities in the world, as voted for by Tripadvisor users. 1. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai is a destination that mixes modern culture with history, adventure with world-class shopping and entertainment.…
Secrets to a good night’s sleep revealed
With new research finding that the average UK adult spends just six hours of the day asleep, experts are warning that millions of Brits are at risk of potentially serious health conditions including obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The research conducted by healthcare provider Benenden Health, also found that more than two-thirds of the nation…
ShinyShiny snippets: Boston Dynamics scary robot dog to protect Pompeii
The ancient Italian city of Pompeii is to be guarded by a robot dog, say managers at the Archaeological Park. Mechanical dog Spot, created by Boston Dynamics, is being introduced as part of a wave of modernisation of the preserved Roman city. The yellow hound will patrol the site looking for cracks, damage and signs of erosion…
ShinyShiny snippets: Elon Musk spends $3 billion on 9.2% Twitter stake
Elon Musk has taken a 9.2% stake in Twitter, according to a US securities filing. The news sent Twitter shares soaring about 25% in pre-market trading. The Tesla founder bought 73,486,938 Twitter shares on 14 March, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The stake is worth $2.89bn (£2.20bn), based on Twitter's closing price on…
