ShinyShiny snippets: Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal likely to pass EU regulators
Microsoft's $68.7bn Activision Blizzard deal looks set to pass EU regulators, news agency Reuters has now reported. Citing sources familiar with the deal, the report claims that Microsoft has won over the European Commission with its show of concessions last week, when it announced deals to ensure Call of Duty would be made available on Nintendo platforms…
Top 20 celebrity mullets of ALL time – including Rod Stewart and Ziggy Stardust
Rod Stewart at the "Rock over Germany" Festival, Hessen, Germany, 11th April 1995. Credit: Oliver Berg/picture-alliance/Cover Images People with mullets have more fun than those who don't - enjoying more nights out, spicier food and a better wardrobe, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults, 500 of whom sport a…
ShinyShiny snippets: TikTok sets 1 hour daily screen time limit on Under 18s
TikTok is setting a 60-minute daily screen time limit for users who are aged under 18. If young people hit the new limit, they must enter a passcode to continue using the service that day. But they can opt out of the new measure, which TikTok says will be rolled out "in the coming weeks".…
10 Heart Health symptoms you should investigate – including shortness of breath and palpitations
Photo by Online Marketing on Unsplash A leading cardiologist has revealed the top 10 heart symptoms you should never ignore - including sweating with light exercise, nausea with chest ache, and being tired on waking. Dr Ameet Bakhai, a consultant cardiologist at Spire Bushey Hospital, revealed other signs that could indicate…
ShinyShiny snippets: YouTube accused of collecting UK children’s data
YouTube has been accused of collecting the viewing data of children aged under 13, in breach of a UK data privacy code designed to protect children. Campaigner Duncan McCann has lodged an official complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). He says the site is gathering data about the videos children watch, where they are…
Top 5 ways to make the most of bank and savings accounts
The cost of living crisis and spiralling inflation has led to the Bank of England hiking interest rates. While this has been a blow for many mortgage borrowers, it has led to more competitive savings rates hitting the market. In conjunction with Which? we've analysed the best savings accounts currently available to consumers and found…
ShinyShiny snippets: The iPhone SE could be making a comeback after all
Apple iPhone SE 2022 Apple is reportedly once again working on a next-generation iPhone SE, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, despite his previous reports that it had canceled work on the phone. In a Twitter thread, Kuo says the company has “restarted” the project and that the iPhone SE 4 will feature…
Top 10 career tips parents wish they were given when they were young
More than half of parents feel they would be in their 'dream job' now if they'd had better career guidance during their teenage years. The study of 2,000 parents of children aged 11-18 who go to a non-fee paying school found 69 per cent also think they would have benefited from more regular conversations with…
What Is the Connection Between Trauma and Substance Abuse And How to Deal With It
Are you struggling with trauma and substance abuse? Mental health and addiction are closely linked, so it’s important to understand how trauma can lead to substance use. Knowing the connection between trauma and addiction can help you better understand your own experiences or those of a loved one. You don’t have to suffer in silence…
Are dating apps on their way out? New study reveals success rates are dropping
A recent study by tech retail giant Currys has analysed the public’s experience with the 15 most popular dating apps available. The study is a follow-up to their 2021 study, allowing for a comparison year on year. The data revealed that almost all of the 15 dating apps analysed experienced a drop in success rate…
