Category: Tech
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. …
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…
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…
Shiny Shiny snippets: More iPhone 14 details leaked including always-on feature
Based on code spotted in iOS 16 and tips from respected sources, it's widely expected that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are going to get an always-on display feature – and now we've got a few more details about how it will look and work. This inside information has been obtained by MacRumors…
ShinyShiny snippets: AI helps French discover undeclared swimming pools
The discovery of thousands of undeclared private swimming pools in France has provided an unexpected windfall for French tax authorities. Following an experiment using artificial intelligence (AI), more than 20,000 hidden pools were discovered. They have amassed some €10m (£8.5m) in revenue, French media is reporting. Pools can lead to higher property taxes because they…
Can You Play Your Favorite Online Casino Games Safely In Malaysia?
Malaysia is known for its gambling scene. Although mostly illegal, it is still possible to gamble safely there. The question is how? Throughout this article, we will disclose everything you need to know in order to conduct safe and hassle-free gaming in Malaysia by going through the laws and methods one can use to participate…
ShinyShiny snippets: Humanoid robot Ameca gets an upgrade
The humanoid robot Ameca can be seen winking, pursing its lips, frowning and grinning in a mirror after receiving an upgrade to its facial expression capabilities. The android, was given 12 new face actuators - basically a component of a machine that controls movements - and the life-like bot showed off its capabilities in front of…
YouTube promotion – get quality fast
Video consumption online has been relentlessly expanding for a long time. YouTube has become a mecca for brands and companies looking to extend their profile and drive changes. Nowadays, it is one of the foremost prevalent social media players together with Facebook, TikTok and Instagram. Approximately 2 billion users watch YouTube each month. If you've…
