Author: Hayley Minn
Staff Writer
Hayley covers news, which tech accessories you should buy, smart shopping updates and, with a passion for and background in entertainment, keeps you abreast of what celebrities are getting up to on Twitter and Instagram. As a perpetual singleton, she is always looking for new ways to date in London, whether that be through apps or events.
Are you a giver or a taker? Find out with your Twitter account!
Ever wondered just how selfish you really are? A new website has been launched which assesses whether you are a 'giver' or a 'taker', based on your Twitter activity. Fundraising platform, Give as you Live launched the quirky site to assess visitors' social 'giver' or 'taker' status, taking into account a number of selfishness indicators…
This bike folds down into the size of an umbrella!
Thought that your foldable bike couldn't fold any more than it already does? Well, think again, as this bike breaks down into a package the size of an umbrella! Designed by Italian designer Gianluca Sada, the Sada Bike has cool-looking spokeless wheels, which form the structure of the backpack in which it can be carried.…
Is Google Glass causing headaches already?
If you were getting jealous of Google's Glass owners, don't be too upset just yet, as some new owners have taken to Twitter to complain of headaches caused by their $1500 gadgets - and even Google's own medical advisor was today forced to admit there is a problem. Users have complained of headaches and sharp…
You can get 'adorkable' or 'duckface' into the Collins Dictionary!
From selfie to tweep, we've seen tons of words, popularised through social media, make their way into the dictionary, over the past few years, but now Twitter users are getting the chance to decide which modern words are the next to be included. Collins English Dictionary has scoured the social media site to find emerging…
Is Twitter about to buy SoundCloud?
Another day, another acquisition rumour. This time it's Twitter reportedly considering a deal to buy SoundCloud, the Berlin-based audio and music-sharing firm. This would be Twitter's largest buyout since it acquired mobile ad company MoPub in September 2013, with SoundCloud valued at $700m. According to Recode's Peter Kafka, who first broke news of the possible…
A onesie that makes you a WiFi hotspot? Yes please!
The biggest issue when going abroad is, arguably, finding WiFi, in order to contact your family and friends back home. This problem is close to coming to an end, as you could just wear this onesie, which makes YOU the WiFi hotspot. Dutch textile developer Borre Akkersdijk has designed a quilted onesie called the BB.Suit, which he…
London named selfie capital of the world
We all know that London is one of the top tourist attractions worldwide, but now the capital of England has also been crowned the selfie capital of the world! According to Suggestme, more than 14 per cent of selfies shared on social networks were captured in London, with the Big Ben, the London Eye and…
Is Facebook developing a video chat app to rival Snapchat?
After Snapchat's recent overhaul, Facebook is clearly quaking in its boots, and is now working on a video chat app to rival it. According to the Financial Times, the app, known internally as Slingshot, has been under development for the last couple of months and could be launched as soon as this month. Facebook attempted…
You can now print your Instagram photos on to your Adidas trainers!
If you're a fan of Instagram and trainers, then you'll be extremely excited about this news! Pictures from the photo-sharing site, used by millions to photograph everything from pets to food, will soon appear on Adidas shoes, as the sports company has revealed a new app to customise your trainers. Anything from your #selfies to…
