How to Choose Your Next Car
Buying a car isn't something that you want to rush into. It can be a costly purchase, and you don't want to make the wrong choice. There are many different factors to take into account when you buy a car, from its size and shape to what fuels it and how fast it can go.…
ShinyShiny snippets: Facebook allows calls for violence against Putin
The owner of Facebook and Instagram will allow users in some countries to call for violence against Vladimir Putin and Russian soldiers. Meta says it has temporarily made allowances for some violent speech, like "death to the Russian invaders," that would usually break its rules. However, it says it won't permit calls for violence against…
6 expert tips to help you sleep when clocks go forward
It’s that time of year again. On March 27th, we’ll all turn the clocks forward one hour and welcome the longer and brighter days of summer. However, the clock change means a sudden shift in the daylight exposure, something which is essential for our internal body clock to maintain a 24-hour rhythm. To help maintain…
ShinyShiny snippets: Twitter launches Tor service to bypass Russian block
Twitter has launched a privacy-protected version of its site to bypass surveillance and censorship after Russia restricted access to its service in the country. Russia has blocked access to Facebook and has limited Twitter in an attempt to try to restrict the flow of information about its war in Ukraine. Both companies have said they are working on restoring access…
What the experts say about the new Apple iPhone SE, iPad Air
Apple iPhone SE comes in three colours — (PRODUCT)RED, starlight, and midnight — and features the familiar Home button with Touch ID. Apple has unveiled new versions of its lower-end iPhone SE and iPad Air devices, incorporating the same processors as the top-end models. The iPhone SE will be on sale…
2 in 3 get mood boost helping the environment, claims research
A poll of 2,000 adults discovered they take pride when buying products that reduce their impact on the environment such as washing out tubs to reuse them or disposing of food waste in their very own compost bin. Half also get a buzz from taking a ‘bag for life’ to the shops with them, while…
ShinyShiny snippets: Apple expected to announce ‘green-coloured iPhone 13’
Apple's first event of 2022 will begin later today at 6PM UTC, where it's expected to announce the new iPhone SE and a refreshed iPad Air. However, a new report claims these won't be the only products Apple will talk about at the event, as the company will introduce new color options for the iPhone 13 and iPad…
ShinyShiny snippets: TikTok limits service in Russia, Netflix pulls out
Video-sharing site TikTok and streaming giant Netflix have limited and cut their services respectively in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. TikTok said it had suspended live streaming and new content from its platform as it assesses tough new laws to crack down on "fake news" about Russia's armed forces. Netflix said it was pulling…
Motorola Aura is the most ‘eye-catching phone of all time’, claims report
This Motorola Aura R1 Diamond Edition with 18k Gold Body is currently on eBay for over £4000 A new study from Mozillion reveals which phone models from the last 40 years offer the best looks, using eye-tracking software to rank which devices catch the eye the most, and hold our gaze for the…
IWD 2022: Women overlooked for tech roles, claims research
With #BreaktheBias the theme of this year’s International Women's Day, tech recruiters admit women are being overlooked for tech roles. Two-thirds (66%) of recruiters say bias - unconscious or deliberate - is an issue when it comes to tech hiring, according to a joint survey by developer recruitment platform CodinGame and online technical interview platform…
