ShinyShiny: The Pope loses his Twitter ‘blue tick’
Twitter has finally started removing "legacy" blue ticks from verified accounts, with some of the world's best-known figures losing the verification sign. The Pope, author JK Rowling, football star Cristiano Ronaldo, US rapper Jay-Z, and TV stars Ant and Dec have lost their blue ticks on the social networking site, along with the Conservative and…
Top 15 intense moments – moving house tops list
Life's most intense moments have been revealed - including getting married, meeting your celebrity crush and watching a team play a make-or-break match. A poll of 2,000 adults found, on average, they experience 11 of these situations each year, with moving house, going through a breakup, and getting a promotion also high on the list.…
ShinyShiny snippets: Netflix password sharing crackdown to begin soon
Squid Game is the most popular series ever on Netflix. Image: Netflix Netflix's long-promised crackdown on password sharing will begin in the coming months, the firm says. The plan means members who want to share accounts with people outside of their household will face an extra fee. The move, aimed at…
6 TikTok approved iPhone hacks you need to try in 2023
TikTok has had over 9 billion views for the hashtags #iphonehacks and #iphonehack, but which of these hacks are actually worth trying for yourself? Catherine Hiley, Uswitch.com mobile expert, shares some of her favourite iPhone hacks from TikTok for 2023: 1. Identify plants with your iPhone camera If you are looking for an easy way…
#MumsWhoCode campaign celebrates UK’s most family-friendly tech employers
Code First Girls and the MotherBoard Movement have teamed up to recognise the top tech employers leading the way in offering exceptional maternity and paternity policies, tackling the challenges faced by working parents in the industry. The #MumsWhoCode campaign recognises employers who, at a minimum, offer either a 6-month full-pay maternity policy or a 4-month full-pay paternity policy, alongside further…
Top 20 pieces of technology in a car that baffle modern car owners
Thousands of motorists feel 'overwhelmed' by the technical capabilities of their cars - with cruise control, assisted parking and getting connected to Bluetooth among the most baffling features. In a poll of 500 car owners with a vehicle less than two years old, 68 per cent said they struggle to get to grips with everything…
ShinyShiny snippets: Sega buys Angry Birds creator, Rovio Entertainment
The maker of Angry Birds video games has agreed to be bought by the Japanese gaming giant behind the Sonic the Hedgehog character. Japan's Sega Sammy Holdings is paying €706m (£625m) for Finland-based Rovio Entertainment. Rovio has said Angry Birds was the first mobile game to be downloaded one billion times, and the brand has…
7 Common Cyber Threats That Can Affect Businesses and Individuals
As a modern business, cyber security is something you should be very concerned about. Unfortunately, criminals target businesses on an almost hourly basis, trying to steal money and information from them. Because most businesses store customer data online criminals make a habit out of targeting them as it enables them to steal information that can…
The 7 types of Electric Vehicle driver
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common sights on UK roads and now experts have identified seven types of EV drivers. Virtue Vultures, Night Owls and Range Worriers are just some of the types of EV driver we’re most likely to encounter, according to experts LeaseElectricCar.co.uk. From the peacocking braggart who wants everyone to see their…
Top 10 Adrenaline Junkie Hotspots around the World
Adrenaline junkies searching for their next death-defying destination are being told exactly where to head. Together with holiday car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental.com we've scoured the globe to find the best spots for thrill seekers looking for adventure. With adventure tourism on the rise, these are the perfect locations for adventure seekers to add to their…
