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…
10 ways to save money in the UK this Easter
Consumer watchdog Which? is advising families facing cost of living pressures on how they can save money over the Easter holidays with these handy hacks for free, or cut-price, activities.... Says Natalie Hitchins, Which? Home Products and Services Editor: “With the rising cost of living taking its toll on household finances, millions of families are…
3 Trending CRM Software Solutions of 2022: How to Choose the Right One for Your Business
Choosing the right CRM software for your business can be tricky. With so many options on the market, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. This blog post will discuss three of the most popular CRM software solutions and what makes them stand out from the rest. We will also…
1 in 4 pet owners created social media accounts for furry friends
A study of 2,000 cat and dog owners found that of those with pet social media accounts, 35 per cent set it up for their beloved animals to show them off to the world. While 34 per cent wanted to enjoy the positive reactions shared over their pets online. These pampered pets have an average…
1 in 3 can’t spot ‘fake news’, claims Ofcom research
Image: Ofcom.org.uk More than a third of internet users are unaware that online content might be false or biased, according to new Ofcom research. It reveals that 30% of UK adults who go online (14.5 million) are unsure about, or don’t even consider, the truthfulness of online information. A further 6%…
ShinyShiny snippets: Dyson launches bizarre face mask/headphones combo
Image: Dyson Wearing a face mask in public has gone from a peculiar sight to an everyday occurrence in the past two years, but people may still not be ready for Dyson’s latest invention. The company, better known for bagless vacuum cleaners and hand dryers, has unveiled a headset designed to purify…
ShinyShiny snippets: Ukrtelecom restores internet services after cyber-attack.
Ukraine's national telecoms operator Ukrtelecom is restoring internet services after driving back a major cyber-attack. The company said it restricted customer access to protect military users and critical infrastructure. Global internet monitor Netblocks said it was the most severe disruption to affect Ukrtelecom since Russia's invasion of Ukraine started last month. Netblocks said it saw…
