5 Tips to Keep Kids Safe Online this Summer
With 7.7 million UK school children now starting their summer holidays, internet safety becomes an even more prevalent issue. According to a 2020-21 report by Ofcom, those aged 5-15 use internet-enabled devices for an average of 6 hours per day, highlighting just how much time the UK’s kids spend online. However, that same report details, shockingly,…
Sky Glass adds new features including voice search for YouTube
Sky Glass - a smart TV with Sky inside - is getting smarter, with a range of updates including integrated voice search for YouTube and the launch of Sky Sports Box Office. Here’s what’s arrived: Sports fans can now enjoy the best pay-per-view sporting entertainment with Sky Sports Box Office now on Sky Glass, meaning…
ShinyShiny snippets: Netflix to remove ‘worst horror film ever made’
A film dubbed the “worst horror film ever made” is set to be removed from Netflix UK’s streaming catalogue in a matter of days. Polaroid, first released in 2019, tells the story of a cursed polaroid camera. According to the official synopsis, the plot is as follows: “High school loner Bird Fitcher finds a vintage Polaroid camera…
8 Ways to Save Money on Your Health and Wellbeing
Many people have become more health conscious in recent years and companies have certainly taken notice, releasing numerous new products, from CBD remedies to fitness subscriptions. Buying medications and supplements is a core expense in many UK households, but many are unproven and could be adding unnecessary amounts of money to already squeezed budgets. Comments…
ShinyShiny snippets: Amazon to put price of Prime up £1 a month
Amazon is to increase the price of its monthly Prime subscription service by 12.5% – or £1 – to £8.99 from September in the latest sign that delivery costs are rising. The company said the cost of an annual Prime package, which includes unlimited deliveries for online shopping, access to its video and music streaming…
Experts reveal when you should go to sleep
With summer in full swing, there’s nothing more enjoyable than making the most of the hot weather and light evenings. So, now is the best time to sort your sleep routine out and ensure you’re getting enough shut-eye to prepare you for the activities you want to participate in during the day. We talk to…
ShinyShiny snippets: Elon Musk denies affair with wife of Google co-founder
Tesla boss Elon Musk has denied having an affair with Nicole Shanahan, the wife of Google co-founder, Sergey Brin. Mr Musk's comments came after the Wall Street Journal reported that his friendship with Mr Brin had ended over the alleged affair. Replying to a link to the story posted on Twitter, Mr Musk referred to…
Top 10 Hacks for Saving Money on Bills while on Holiday
As millions of Brits take to the skies, roads and seas for a summer break, thoughts of chores and bills will be left far behind. Yet just before a holiday is the time when a few quick home hacks can ensure you are keeping household costs as low as possible while you soak up the…
ShinyShiny snipppets: Netflix loses 1 million subscribers in 3 months
Stranger Things (above) has helped prevent greater Netflix subscriber losses After enjoying a long reign as the king of streaming, Netflix faces a tough fight to keep its crown. It lost almost 1m subscribers between April and July, as the number of people quitting the service accelerated. But that was not…
1 in 4 share Netflix account with their Ex
With the news that Netflix has lost one million subscribers in the UK over the last three months, a recent survey shows that the average Netflix streaming subscription is shared by five people, with 23% of password sharers admitting to using an ex’s account! FandomSpot.com conducted a study of 5,000 adults worldwide who use streaming…
