Author: Chris Price
Chris has been a journalist since the 1990s. In addition to editing TechDigest.tv and ShinyShiny.tv, he also regularly contributes tech/business articles to The Daily Telegraph and Tech Radar. A passionate swimmer, Chris has his own swimming blog and is a qualified lifeguard. He can be contacted at [email protected]
ShinyShiny snippets: Google confirms Pixel Fold phone
Google has confirmed the Pixel Fold, its first foldable smartphone, with video teasers on both YouTube and Twitter. The company was expected to reveal the Pixel Fold at Google I/O next week, but leaks ruined that surprise. The device has a vertical hinge that unfolds into a tablet-like 7.6-inch display. There’s also an exterior screen, measuring 5.8 inches. Rumors…
Top 5 tips to stay sociable and productive in a busy office
Having a job somewhere where you are surrounded by friends, conversation and social activities can make a visit to the office feel like not much work at all. However, when a social workplace environment gets in the way of your productivity, some people can feel stressed about not hitting their goals. One report from earlier…
Top 10 UK Hotspots for UFO sightings – Edinburgh tops list
Edinburgh, London and Leicester have been confirmed as the UK’s official UFO hotspots, according to research. The study of 2,000 adults found 18 per cent of residents in the Scottish city are convinced they’ve had a legitimate sighting. They are also most likely to believe aliens exist somewhere in the universe, even if they’ve never…
ShinyShiny snippets: Google takes step closer towards ditching passwords
Google is moving one step closer to ditching passwords, rolling out its passkey technology to Google accounts from Thursday. The passkey is designed to replace passwords entirely by allowing authentication with fingerprint ID, facial ID or pin on the phone or device you use for authentication. Apple has begun using the technology in iOS16 and the…
ShinyShiny snippets: US won’t delay plane refit to combat 5G interference
The US will not delay a deadline for airlines to refit planes with new sensors to address possible 5G interference, despite concerns the cut-off date could cause travel disruption. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Tuesday that airlines were told the 1 July deadline remained in place. Airlines have warned that they will not be…
ShinyShiny snippets: ‘Godfather of AI’ warns of growing dangers of technology
A man widely seen as the godfather of artificial intelligence (AI) has quit his job, warning about the growing dangers from developments in the field. Geoffrey Hinton, 75, announced his resignation from Google in a statement to the New York Times, saying he now regretted his work. He told the BBC some of the dangers…
2 in 3 business leaders believe we’re heading towards green skills shortage
A poll of 500 decision makers found 57 per cent think these specialised skills are important to their business – but many are struggling to find skilled staff, particularly in areas of sustainable engineering and finance. To plug this gap, more than one in four (27 per cent) are actively identifying opportunities and anticipating future…
Top 20 neighbourly annoyances – inappropriate parking tops list!
The average adult hasn’t spoken to their neighbour for three weeks – but millions enjoy ‘passive aggressive’ posts on community social media pages. A study of 2,000 UK adults found 56 per cent of those in local online groups report sniping and backbiting, with 34 per cent describing it as pure entertainment. And 47 per…
ShinyShiny snippets: Microsoft claims block on Activision purchase ‘bad for Britain’
Microsoft has been blocked from buying Call of Duty publisher Activision by the UK's CMA Microsoft's president has attacked the UK after it was blocked from buying US gaming firm Activision, saying the EU was a better place to start a business. The move was "bad for Britain" and marked Microsoft's…
Top 40 songs to sing in the car – Queen tops list
‘Don't Stop Me Now’ by Queen, ‘Dancing Queen’ by Abba, and ‘Livin' on a Prayer’ by Bon Jovi have been voted Britain's favourite car sing-along songs. A poll of 2,000 motorists found 78 per cent sing in the car – although only 21 per cent of those who enjoy belting out a few numbers think…
