ShinyShiny snippets: YouTube accused of collecting UK children’s data
YouTube has been accused of collecting the viewing data of children aged under 13, in breach of a UK data privacy code designed to protect children. Campaigner Duncan McCann has lodged an official complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). He says the site is gathering data about the videos children watch, where they are…
Top 5 ways to make the most of bank and savings accounts
The cost of living crisis and spiralling inflation has led to the Bank of England hiking interest rates. While this has been a blow for many mortgage borrowers, it has led to more competitive savings rates hitting the market. In conjunction with Which? we've analysed the best savings accounts currently available to consumers and found…
ShinyShiny snippets: The iPhone SE could be making a comeback after all
Apple iPhone SE 2022 Apple is reportedly once again working on a next-generation iPhone SE, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, despite his previous reports that it had canceled work on the phone. In a Twitter thread, Kuo says the company has “restarted” the project and that the iPhone SE 4 will feature…
Top 10 career tips parents wish they were given when they were young
More than half of parents feel they would be in their 'dream job' now if they'd had better career guidance during their teenage years. The study of 2,000 parents of children aged 11-18 who go to a non-fee paying school found 69 per cent also think they would have benefited from more regular conversations with…
What Is the Connection Between Trauma and Substance Abuse And How to Deal With It
Are you struggling with trauma and substance abuse? Mental health and addiction are closely linked, so it’s important to understand how trauma can lead to substance use. Knowing the connection between trauma and addiction can help you better understand your own experiences or those of a loved one. You don’t have to suffer in silence…
Are dating apps on their way out? New study reveals success rates are dropping
A recent study by tech retail giant Currys has analysed the public’s experience with the 15 most popular dating apps available. The study is a follow-up to their 2021 study, allowing for a comparison year on year. The data revealed that almost all of the 15 dating apps analysed experienced a drop in success rate…
Top 6 TikTok Microsaving Hacks
With the ongoing cost of living crisis, saving money may seem like an impossible task to some. Fortunately, there are methods to save small incremental amounts of money, which over time will begin to add up - this trend is dubbed as ‘microsaving’. TikTok has seen a rise in popularity of financial and budgeting influencers across…
ShinyShiny snippets: Volkswagen Golf to be reborn as ID 2 urban EV
The VW ID 2 urban EV will launch in 2025 for £20,000. Image: Autocar Volkswagen has gone back to the drawing board for its long-awaited ID 2 urban EV, providing its smallest electric car with a completely new exterior and interior that are set to be previewed on a new concept…
10 Tips for Preventing Night Terrors in Children
Sleep and design experts share their top 10 tips for preventing night terrors... Nightmares and night-time fears are common in children. Their imagination constantly evolves as they grow, meaning even small things in their bedroom can transform into super scary shadows or monster hideaways. However, the interior experts at Happy Beds have shared their top…
ShinyShiny snippets: Britain should be concerned by Chinese-made CCTV cameras, says report
Britain should be more concerned about Chinese-made CCTV cameras on the streets than spy balloons 60,000ft above ground, a watchdog has warned. New findings from the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner (OBSCC) said British police forces are "shot through" with Chinese cameras, drones and other surveillance equipment. The watchdog's survey also suggested bodies using the…
