Month: October 2014
New research shows multiple sclerosis might begin in the gut
Researchers have known for a long time that multiple sclerosis is an immune system disease, caused when the body attacks its own cells, stripping the nerves of a protective covering called myelin. Now, as Scientific American reports, new research suggests that this damage could begin in our guts. Which would make sense: 80% of our…
iOS 8.1 will apparently arrive later this month with lots of exciting features
It's no secret that iOS 8 adoption rates are rather low at the moment, whether that's due to the highly publicised issues or if people think it's not worth it isn't clear. What is clear is that Apple is hard at work on the first major update, iOS 8.1, that will come with a number…
HTC unveils the selfie-tastic Desire Eye with a 13MP front camera
We all knew that HTC was very likely to be announcing a new photography-based phone, but while the rumours indicated that it was a new version of the HTC One M8, we have ended up with a brand new phone: the HTC Desire Eye with an astonishing 13MP front-facing camera. Because megapixels aren't everything, the…
Apple has confirmed a 16th October press event
There you have it, after much rumour and speculation, Apple has officially announced that there will be a press event on October 16th. It's widely assumed that this event will see the launch of the updated version of the iPad Air, the public release of OS X Yosemite, and possible the unveiling of new Macs.…
Mind-controlled prosthetic limbs are now a reality
Swedish scientists have fitted a man with a robotic artificial arm that’s connected to his brain as well as his body, providing the best functionality that’s ever been achieved with a prosthetic limb. The arm is directly attached to his bone via a titanium implant, while neuromuscular electrodes are connected to his nerves and muscles,…
Brits are increasingly watching TV and films online, says study
New research by the Internet Advertising Bureau shows how much time British people spend watching TV, films, and video clips online. As The Guardian reports, we each spend an average of five hours a week watching stuff on the internet, most of it on tablets and smartphones. And it's not all about YouTube goats: the…
Don’t drive and Siri: voice activated devices are more distracting than you’d think
You probably don’t dial and drive and PLEASE tell me you don’t text, but you might think that using Siri or Cortana (or, if you’re fancy, the car’s in-built voice controls) isn’t a big deal. Turns out, it’s one of the biggest distractions there is. New research by the University of Utah for the AAA…
Apple, Orange, now the hottest new tech brand is Carrot
Here at Shiny we look at loads of new start ups, from clever time saving apps through to wonderful wearables. Every now and then though one really catches our eye. Step forward Introducing Carrot. You may not have ever had any experience of the product before but as the video below and the words on…
Seven things to consider when you’re buying a phone case
[nextpage title="Next"] In this day and age buying a phone by itself is not enough, it's also good practice to buy a case that will keep your new purchase safe -- amongst other things. It isn't 100 per cent necessary to buy a case immediately, so you you have a little bit of time to make a…
We interview Sarah Outen MBE for #InspiringWomenWeek
Sarah Outen MBE is a British adventurer who, aged just 28, became the first person to row solo from Japan to Alaska. It took 3,750 nautical miles, 150 days and one seven-metre boat, 'Happy Socks', to complete - and the best bit? She proposed to her girlfriend, Lucy, while she was out at sea, and the couple are now engaged.…