ShinyShiny snippets: Is Amazon set to buy online grocery store Ocado?
Ocado’s share price has surged amid reports that Amazon could be lining up a potential bid for the owner of the online grocery store. Shares in Ocado Group spiked by around 40pc on Thursday after claims emerged that Jeff Bezos’s online empire had taken an interest in the technology and grocery business. The Times said Amazon…
ShinyShiny snippets: EU votes for replaceable smartphone batteries
The European Parliament has voted yes to replaceable battery legislation, putting Apple on a path to a second redesign just over a year after USB-C charging ports were mandated in the bloc. Unlike the USB-C redesign, which has a 2024 deadline, the "portable battery" rule will come into play in 2027 at the earliest. That rule, by…
6 car safety checks for all drivers this summer
Image Credit - Shutterstock Motorists have been told to carry out important safety checks on their cars before setting off on summer journeys, as the temperatures continue to rise. Basic car maintenance takes just a few minutes before setting off, but many motorists think their cars will be fine throughout the…
ShinyShiny snippets: Google launches £599 Pixel tablet
Google's Pixel Tablet launches today (20th June 2023) priced £599 The Pixel Tablet launches today into a field more crowded than ever, priced £599. It's got the same chip as the company's flagship Pixel 7 smartphones, an 11-inch screen, and a bunch of apps optimised to take advantage. But the standout…
5 tips to capture stunning wildlife shots
With only a short time left to enter the high-profile RSPCA Young Photographer Awards, award-winning wildlife photographer and awards panel judge, Emma Jacobs, has shared some insider tips and tricks for landing that winning shot... The 2023 RSPCA Young Photographer Awards is now open for entries and runs until Tuesday 15 August. Ahead of the awards RSPCA…
ShinyShiny snippets: Tests begin on 3D-printed rocket engine
Skyrora is testing its new 3D-printed rocket engines. Pic: Skyrora New 3D-printed rocket engines are being tested at the largest UK facility of its kind ahead of a potential space launch. Edinburgh-based Skyrora made them using its own Skyprint 2 machine for the first time, which the company says halves production…
3 in 5 state they have started suffering from workplace stress
60% of professionals suffer from workplace-related stress 46% of professionals saying concerns over job stability are the biggest trigger 55% don’t think employers are doing enough to help combat it 45% of professionals say it is down to senior leaders & HR to manage workplace stress 51% of professionals identify their company’s output as high,…
ShinyShiny snippets: Citroën to launch sub £25,000 electric C3
Citroen e-c3 render. Image: Autosport Citroën will pitch itself headlong into the affordable EV market this October with a battery version of its revised C3 range, costing “below €25,000” in France and hitting the UK market at around £25,000. The ë-C3 will be part of a bigger Citroën C3 range also including ICE…
11 ways to save money on festivals
Festivals don’t come cheap, with most costing a few hundred quid for a ticket this summer - and Glastonbury costing a whopping £340. With festival season in full swing, together with Which? we have rounded up tips to save money on food and drink, transport and tickets. 1. Save money on transport For those travelling…
ShinyShiny snippets: Google Chrome adds more Password Manager features
Google has announced a major security update to the Password Manager on its Chrome browser that is aimed at helping users maintain their passwords natively and rely less on third-party managers such as 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane, and LastPass. The update will have support for Chrome on desktop and iOS. The first feature of the update is…
