HomesforUkrainians.co.uk matches UK hosts with refugees
A website to connect host families in the UK with Ukrainian refugees has been launched in response to the humanitarian crisis and the growing frustration of host families in the UK who signed up for the UK Government's ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme. The non-commercial and not-for-profit site - HomesforUkrainians.co.uk - has been created to solve…
First COVID-19 lockdown increased depression, claims University study
The first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, which began two years ago today on 23 March 2020, had a profound effect in increasing the prevalence of anxiety and depression among the general population, according to a new study. A detailed systematic review, conducted by psychologists at the University of Bath and published in the British Journal…
ShinyShiny snippets: Taxi driver files lawsuit against Tesla
A taxi driver has filed a legal complaint against Elon Musk's car company, his lawyer said on Sunday, just months after his Tesla Model 3 was involved in a crash in Paris that killed one person. In December 2021, the off-duty taxi driver's Tesla crashed through metal posts, a row of pay-to-ride bikes and a recycling…
ShinyShiny snippets: Microsoft adapts software for hybrid working
Image: Microsoft Microsoft was one of the first companies to warn other businesses that the pandemic would forever change work habits. Two years later, Microsoft has embraced remote work both in its products and in practice with regard to how and where its employees get work done. Today it’s announcing changes to Microsoft Teams,…
1 in 3 in denial about environmental issues, claims study
A poll of 2,000 adults found 29 per cent admit they are ‘in denial’ when it comes to environmental issues and hope the problem will just go away on its own. Just one in four (25 per cent) consider online shopping to be bad for the planet, despite the carbon footprint of deliveries, while only…
ShinyShiny snippets: Samsung Galaxy A33 leaks in full
Image: @Evleaks Samsung’s Galaxy A33, rumored to be the most affordable of the three devices the company will announce on March 17th, has leaked in full. Evan Blass has posted a series of renders of the phone over on Twitter, while Appuals has its specs. These include a 6.4-inch 90Hz 1080p OLED display, a 5,000mAh battery,…
Shiny Shiny snippets: UK shoppers face more checks when buying online
Online shoppers in the UK face more identification checks when paying for purchases on the internet from Monday, as new rules to clamp down on fraud come into force. The new Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) requirements will change the way people confirm their identity when using their debit or credit cards to make online purchases, and…
10 of the Best Food Photos from around the World
A selection of food photos that will make your mouth water have been released as part of the CEWE Photo Award – the world’s largest photo competition... Food photography has taken on a new lease of life in recent years – with social media acting as a platform for both amateur and professional photographers to…
ShinyShiny snippets: Cyberflashing to become criminal offence
Image: Netsanity Cyberflashing is to become a criminal offence, with those found guilty facing up to two years in prison. The practice involves the sending of unsolicited sexual images to victims through social media, dating apps or using data sharing services including Bluetooth and Airdrop. In some cases a preview of the…
How to Choose Your Next Car
Buying a car isn't something that you want to rush into. It can be a costly purchase, and you don't want to make the wrong choice. There are many different factors to take into account when you buy a car, from its size and shape to what fuels it and how fast it can go.…
