How Rotterdam hopes to lead the way in future mobility
People cycling past the Hofbogen, the former Hofplein station. Image: Iris van den Broek Europe’s largest port of Rotterdam shows how it is leading the way in all forms of future mobility, from autonomous vehicles to hydrogen-powered water-taxis. Chris Price gets on his bike to check out the city’s future…
ShinyShiny snippets: Bitcoin once again slips below $20,000
Bitcoin on Sunday dropped 1.54% to $19,804, slipping from the 20,000 mark after losing $310 from its previous close. The world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency is down 58.9% from the year's high of $48,234 on March 28. Ether, the coin linked to the ethereum blockchain network, dropped 3.2 % to $1,422.1 on Sunday, losing $47…
2 in 3 Americans unable to get through TV and movie watch list
The average American has 13 TV shows and 16 movies on their watch list to get through — averaging 104 total hours — enough content to last for a globe-trotting flight around the world twice over. That's according to a survey of 2,000 adults which discovered 68% of Americans have a TV show and movie…
Study finds that only 6% of video games feature a female protagonist
A new study has found that only 6% of video games feature a single female character as the lead protagonist. Online gaming site Solitaired analysed 150 popular video games that were released between 1985 and 2022, and were available across different gaming platforms. The study looked at the campaign or story mode for each of…
ShinyShiny snippets: Google sued for over £20 billion by publishers
Google is being sued for up to €25bn (£21.6bn) over claims it has deprived newspapers and internet bloggers of billions of pounds in advertising revenues. The Big Tech giant is facing class action complaints in the UK and the Netherlands that it used its advertising technology to unfairly sideline publishers while hoovering up ad revenues. …
Hair Loss: Knowing The Possible Causes And What You Can Do To Treat It
If you're experiencing hair loss, it's important to know the possible causes and what you can do about it. There are many different reasons why people may lose their hair, from genetics to health conditions to stress. Fortunately, there are a number of treatments available for hair loss, from medication to surgery to home remedies.…
ShinyShiny snippets: Jeep to launch two electric SUVs
Jeep will start selling two fully electric SUVs in North America and another one in Europe over the next two years. The new EVs, Jeep’s first, are part of the Stellantis brand’s plans to convert half of its U.S. sales and all of its European sales to battery-electric vehicles by 2030. They’re the first for…
ShinyShiny snippets: Turkey now most expensive place in world to buy iPhone
For years, Brazil was known for having the most expensive iPhone in the world. This happened with iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and even the third-generation iPhone SE. This time, however, another country has taken the top spot in the ranking. According to research by Nukeni shared with 9to5Mac, Turkey now has the world’s most expensive iPhone 14....Using iPhone 14 Pro as…
World EV Day: 5 EV Myths Exposed
Today is World EV Day, so we've joined forces with the experts at Vanarama to debunk five common myths that stop motorists from switching to an electric vehicle (EV). Myth #1: They cost too much The truth: EV owners can save up to £3,108 per year Often people won’t pick an electric vehicle for their…
Apple Far Out Launch: What do the Experts Think?
Apple has just held its Far Out event, where it revealed its latest iPhone 14 lineup, three new Apple Watches, including the long-rumoured Apple Watch Ultra, and the next generation of AirPods Pro earbuds. The iPhone 14 doesn’t come with too many notable upgrades over the iPhone 13. However, Apple has introduced a new Plus…
