There Are Now More Than 20,000 Detectorists In The UK
The way the nation spends its time is changing. In the past, people would fill their weekends with trips to the beach, long walks in the park and attendance at religious services. However, today, things might be changing. With the rapidly rising popularity of metal detecting, more people than ever before are searching for buried…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Eurostar trials biometric recognition
Image: Eurostar Continental rail operator Eurostar is set to trial a new biometric identity verification technology that promises seamless travel across borders. Created by identity, payments and data protection developer Entrust, the system allows travellers to register their face and passport ahead of travel for a touch-free journey through border checks. Once at St Pancras or other…
Review: Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition
If it’s true, you get what you pay for in a product, you wouldn’t expect much from free Antivirus software. However, Bitdefender’s free Antivirus solution is more than a pleasant surprise. With ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in some countries and the move to hybrid working worldwide, it has never been more essential to protect your home…
Which? unveils leading energy firms for sustainability
Good Energy, GEUK and Ecotricity have beaten the biggest energy firms to be named the best providers on sustainability, Which? research reveals, with all three crowned Which?’s first Eco Providers for energy. British Gas, Scottish Power, Bulb and Octopus were the best of the ‘big’ providers on sustainability in Which?’s analysis of more than 40…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Donald Trump announces TRUTH Social network
Former US President Donald Trump has announced plans to launch a new social media network, called TRUTH Social. He said the platform would "stand up to the tyranny of big tech", accusing them of silencing opposing voices in the US. Social media played a pivotal role in Mr Trump's bid for the White House and…
Average adult listens to 10 hours of music a week to improve mood
A study of 2,000 Brits found almost a third have turned to music to help them through the pandemic and more than half said particular songs can dramatically improve their mood. And 26 per cent claimed music has been more important to them than ever during the last few months. While 37 per cent have…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Facebook plans new name for ‘metaverse’ age
Facebook is planning to change its company name next week to reflect its focus on building the metaverse, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter. The coming name change, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to talk about at the company’s annual Connect conference on October 28th, but could unveil sooner, is meant…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Vauxhall backs ‘Build Back Greener’ strategy
Vauxhall Mokka-e. Image: Vauxhall With the COP26 global climate summit around the corner, the UK government has announced another push towards electric vehicles (EVs) as part of an overall shift to a carbon-neutral economy. Ministers are investing £620m in grants for electric vehicles and street charging points. Carmakers will also be…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Microsoft shuts LinkedIn China
Microsoft is shutting down LinkedIn in China as a result of the "challenges" of complying with Beijing's censorship rules, and will in its place launch a new site that won't allow users to share posts. The career-focused social networking platform had been criticised for censoring posts and profiles from Western journalists that were deemed to…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: EV charging ‘excludes disabled’, claims research
Investigators have found that many of the UK’s 2.5 million Blue Badge holders risk being excluded from Britain’s EV revolution. Research by Auto Express has revealed that EV charging providers are systematically failing to meet their accessibility obligations under the Equality Act - and the government is moving too slowly to protect the interests of…
