Three quarters of women from lower socio-economic backgrounds not encouraged to pursue tech career
Women make up just one in four in tech industry, with new research revealing those from lower socio-economic backgrounds face particularly big barriers It’s estimated that there will be only one qualified woman for every 115 roles in tech by 2025 Tech industry also has a particularly stark socio-economic gap, with only 19% of employees…
Single over-40s reveal biggest pitfalls of online dating
Three-quarters of adults aged 40-plus who have tried meeting a partner through digital dating have struggled, according to research. A lack of digital skills has proven to be one of the biggest stumbling blocks when attempting to find love online - with 59 per cent claiming this has hindered them in their pursuit. Other downsides…
Over 70% in favour of four-day working week
Research from comparison site NerdWallet has revealed that 72% of UK workers are either in favour or strongly in favour of a four-day working week. This follows recent news that firms are also warming to the working pattern at the trial's halfway point. Over 3,000 employees at 70 UK companies are currently taking part in…
ShinyShiny snippets: TikTok raise livestreaming age to 18
TikTok is raising its minimum age for livestreaming from 16 to 18 from next month. A BBC News investigation found hundreds of accounts going live from Syrian refugee camps, with children begging for donations. Some were receiving up to $1,000 (£900) an hour - but when they withdrew the cash, TikTok had taken up to…
ShinyShiny snippets: Apple announces 10th Generation iPad
Apple's 10th generation iPad (2022) is finally official. Cupertino made the announcement earlier today, highlighting the new tablet's "all-new" design and "vibrant" (eye-searingly bright) colours. The big news, however, is that its Liquid Retina display is up from 10.2- to 10.9-inches. That's the same size display as the current Apple iPad Air (5th Generation). The iPad (10th…
ShinyShiny snippets: Nearly 1 million Brits have cancelled streaming services this year
Almost 1m British households have given up on the streaming revolution so far this year, as the cost of living crisis forces increasingly budget-conscious consumers to stop taking services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+. The premiere of two of the most-hyped and expensive shows of all time – the $650m (£580m) productions of Rings of…
How to Safely Treat Diabetic Nerve Pain
You are not alone if you experience diabetic nerve discomfort. This condition affects millions of people around the world and can be extremely debilitating. The good news is that there are treatments available that can help relieve your pain and improve your quality of life. In this blog post, we will explore some of the…
ShinyShiny snippets: Kanye to buy social media platform Parler
Kanye West is to buy the social media platform Parler, the company's current owner has announced. Parlement Technologies said it had reached an agreement in principle to sell the "pioneering uncancelable free speech platform" to the rapper, who now goes by the name Ye. West said: "In a world where conservative opinions are considered to…
Up to 8 in 10 households still failing to recycle simple items, survey reveals
A study of 2,000 adults found a quarter don’t feel educated enough about what they can, and can't, throw away or the impact this could have on the environment. Only 42 per cent break down their cardboard boxes for pick-up, and 59 per cent don’t think to put paper anywhere other than their general waste…
5 Best Sports Betting Money Management Tips
In the 21st century, sports betting has become one of the most popular activities within the sports industry. Though the practice has always been popular, its huge surge in recent years certainly speaks to something. So, just why is sports betting so much more popular nowadays? One reason might be the popularity of sports in…
