ShinyShiny snippets: Samsung Galaxy A33 leaks in full
Image: @Evleaks Samsung’s Galaxy A33, rumored to be the most affordable of the three devices the company will announce on March 17th, has leaked in full. Evan Blass has posted a series of renders of the phone over on Twitter, while Appuals has its specs. These include a 6.4-inch 90Hz 1080p OLED display, a 5,000mAh battery,…
Shiny Shiny snippets: UK shoppers face more checks when buying online
Online shoppers in the UK face more identification checks when paying for purchases on the internet from Monday, as new rules to clamp down on fraud come into force. The new Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) requirements will change the way people confirm their identity when using their debit or credit cards to make online purchases, and…
10 of the Best Food Photos from around the World
A selection of food photos that will make your mouth water have been released as part of the CEWE Photo Award – the world’s largest photo competition... Food photography has taken on a new lease of life in recent years – with social media acting as a platform for both amateur and professional photographers to…
ShinyShiny snippets: Cyberflashing to become criminal offence
Image: Netsanity Cyberflashing is to become a criminal offence, with those found guilty facing up to two years in prison. The practice involves the sending of unsolicited sexual images to victims through social media, dating apps or using data sharing services including Bluetooth and Airdrop. In some cases a preview of the…
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…
