Author: Becca Caddy
Becca is passionate about health, fitness and wellbeing. She’s particularly interested in wearable technology, how our mobiles can help us to get fitter and ways to introduce mindfulness and meditation into our busy working lives. As a northerner living in London, she loves exploring the city, going to the cinema at every possible opportunity and Instagramming everything that crosses her path.
Wannabe, the song that defined your tweenage years, is 18 years old today
It seems like once a week that we're surprised, shocked and slightly disturbed by the passing of time, whether it's 10 years since Friends ended or 30 years since The Breakfast Club (admittedly most of the office wasn't even born at the time of this one, so it was less shocking). Well today we've got another pop…
13 lies you tell yourself about your social media addiction. Every. Single. Day
Oh we know, you barely check Facebook, Instagram likes mean nothing to you and a dead phone doesn't even make you break out into a sweat. WHO ARE YOU KIDDING? We're all in this together, so let's stop with the lies and accept the fact it's too late for us all. 1. Lie: Oh… Maybe that…
Guys, please stop risking your life for a Tour de France selfie
If mainstream media is to be believed, selfies are single-handedly turning us all into narcissist zombies, melting away our brains and stirring up trouble in the Middle East. And what has the evil selfie done this week? Well, it looks like it could be putting the lives of some people in serious danger as they…
US airport security will throw your phone away if it’s not charged up
If you're planning on travelling to the US for your holidays this summer, then be warned, because airport security is about to get even more hot and heavy than usual. According to reports today, airport officials are likely to fondle your tech more than ever before, could even ask you to switch it all on and...…
Meet FiDELYS, a smartwatch with iris recognition to keep your stuff safe
It seems like everyone from Apple to our grans are developing smartwatches at the moment, so whether you're a tech giant or a startup, your wearable needs to either bring something to the table that no one else has or do it better than anything else already on the market. FiDELYS is a pretty decent-looking…
This (fake) Coelux window recreates sunlight from different places around the globe
There's been a lot of press in recent months about the smart light bulbs we can now use to fill our homes with everything from warm, ambient lighting to vivid flashing colours all with a touch of a button (or a swipe of our phones). But we love this slightly different twist from window manufacturer…
Artifact Uprising has created the most beautiful Instagram photo books we’ve ever seen
Ever since Instagram first took over our lives with its retro filters and twee little frames companies have been dreaming up ways to turn our snaps into magnets, cushions and even marshmallows! However, the only Instagram-themed merchandise we'd ever REALLY need would be traditional photo albums, for gifts or just coffee table decorations. There are…
Doctors can now use 3D printed human organs for life-saving transplants
We've heard of 3D printed skulls and hips, but now doctors can successfully create human organs using a 3D printer with a new technique that could save the lives of people all over the globe who aren't lucky enough to find an organ donor in time. Although 3D printing has been used for many other…
TAKE OUR QUIZ – Which fitness tracker should you buy?
Here at shinyshiny we're dedicated to bringing you news, reviews and tips about the coolest tech, lifestyle products and must-have apps on the market. But no matter how clued up you are, sometimes figuring out which gadget, product or service is right for you can still be confusing - especially when there's so much to choose…
INSIGHT – The 10 things I want to see from Apple’s iWatch: female focus, awesome design, best in class tracking
The Apple iWatch is quickly becoming the Loch Ness monster of the tech world. I've heard rumours about its existence for as far back as I can remember (okay a year), but as of yet we've had no concrete evidence that it's going to be an actual, real life thing anytime soon. Of course a…
