ShinyShiny tech stories: Twitter prohibits image sharing without consent
Twitter is prohibiting the sharing of private images and videos without the consent of the people involved. Although publishing private information is already banned on the platform – as is sharing private nude images – the new policy covers images and videos of people in ordinary settings too. It has raised questions about the ability for…
60% adults have returned or even regifted Christmas gifts
Research of 2,000 adults has discovered 60 per cent have at some point returned – or even regifted – items they have received over the festive period. Pyjamas ranked as the most likely gift to be sent back once the shops reopen after the big day and deodorant and shower gel sets often end up…
ShinyShiny roundup: Extinction Rebellion targets Amazon UK depots
Protests are being staged at Amazon buildings in the UK, US, and Europe – on Black Friday. The shopping sales day is among Amazon’s busiest all year. An international coalition of unions, equality and environmental groups called “Make Amazon Pay” is staging a day of action, demanding concessions. Meanwhile, the Extinction Rebellion environmental group has targeted Amazon…
1 in 3 think global warming biggest issue facing the world
A study of 2,000 adults found 35 per cent consider global warming to be the biggest issue facing the world today – ahead of the Covid pandemic (18 per cent) and poverty (15 per cent). But while 80 per cent ‘care’ about environmental issues, nearly half (46 per cent) don’t feel equipped to reduce their…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Spotify testing a new TikTok-style video feed
Spotify is testing a new TikTok-style video feed in its beta iOS app that shows fullscreen video clips as songs are played, TechCrunch reports. The feature was first spotted by Chris Messina, who posted a video of the feed in action. When available, the video feed is accessible from a new fourth tab in the navigation bar labelled…
Cyberstalking rife in the UK, claims Kaspersky
Ahead of the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women tomorrow (25th November), fresh research data into stalkerware and tech abuse suggests that the UK has one of the highest levels of cyberstalking in Europe. Kaspersky’s research highlights that the UK ranks second-highest for domestic abuse in Europe: nearly three-in-10 surveyed UK adults…
ShinyShiny roundup: New homes must have EV charging points
New homes and buildings in England will be required by law to install electric vehicle charging points from next year, the prime minister is set to announce. The government said the move will see up to 145,000 charging points installed across the country each year. New-build supermarkets, workplaces and buildings undergoing major renovations will also come under…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Spotify adds real-time lyrics to app
When listening to music, we often find ourselves singing along. However, sometimes we switch to humming because the lyrics aren’t all familiar to us. When comparing Spotify to some other music players, it always had an obvious disadvantage — lack of a lyrics view. Fortunately for all of us, this is no longer going to be…
Two in three Brits play games on their devices, research reveals
1 in 6 Brits play video games every day Gaming is on the rise with two-thirds of Brits (66%) playing games on their devices, including 1 in 6 every day (18%) and over half (52%) at least once a month, according to research conducted by mobile smartphone brand Oppo. The results…
7 Things People Are Invested In Post-Pandemic
As we get closer to the pandemic ending, people’s priorities and lives have changed. The workspace has changed, the family dynamic has changed, and what’s important has changed. As a result, people’s awareness is now being pulled in other directions and they are fully invested in these new changes and changing their lives. Here are…
