Tag: Covid-19
ShinyShiny daily round up: Mini goes vegan, ESA calls for disabled astronauts
One of the most iconic British car brands is going vegan. Mini, which is now owned by BMW, has announced that it is to cease offering leather interiors in all new models. It has replaced the leather with recycled fabric and an underlining that’s 70 percent recycled. “We don’t need leather any more in the…
Top 50 things we won’t do after COVID-19 pandemic is over
Millions of adults believe they will never again share a drink, snog a stranger - or try on someone else's glasses, once the pandemic is finally over. A study of 2,000 adults found that eight in 10 will consciously try not to share items with other people, while 73 per cent will now always maintain…
7 in 10 Brits enjoy ‘me-time’ during pandemic
Brits have learned to give themselves more 'me-time' during the pandemic, with watching a film and decluttering the house among the top ways to unwind. Research polling 2,000 adults found 72 per cent regularly manage to enjoy some alone time, with soaking in suds, taking a nap and listening to music also popular ways to…
WW teams up with Uber Eats for range of ‘fakeaway’ dishes
To help the nation battle the bulge, WW (formerly Weight Watchers) has created a new range of ‘fakeaway’ dishes which can be ordered through Uber Eats. Among the options available on the menu are chicken tandoori skewers and a vegan mushroom and spinach curry - both of which are ‘ZeroPoint’ to those following the blue…
Top Tech Tips for helping get through Blue Monday
As 2021 dawns, many of us were hoping for a brighter year than 2020. But in reality, we're still a long way from socialising in real life, with this year's Blue Monday (so-called because it's widely considered the most depressing day of the year) poised to be the toughest yet... Research from cybersecurity company Kaspersky…
5 COVID-fighting gadgets announced at CES 2021
Usually, CES sees thousands of people flock to Las Vegas for the world's biggest technology trade show. Not this year. But while 2021's CES may be virtual for the first time, it hasn't stopped thousands of innovative new gadgets being unveiled. Chris Price reports on five COVID-fighting gadgets that it's hoped will stop the spread…
Taking Your eCommerce Site to the Next Level in 9 Simple Steps
Undeniably, the current pandemic has influenced many aspects of our lives, from the way we interact with others to how we conduct business. The way we shop and buy our supplies is not excluded! Indeed, statistics show that the pandemic has drastically accelerated the eCommerce industry, which has today become one of the most flourishing…
How to read facial expressions behind a face mask
A body language expert has produced a guide to reading people’s facial expressions – when they are hidden behind a face mask. Research has found that 76 per cent of Brits struggle to read others when they are wearing a face covering, with more than half mistaking their expression completely. Now body language expert and…
Top 50 ‘little joys’ of 2020 – seeing family tops list
The coronavirus pandemic has brought a renewed appreciation for the little joys of life - such as a hug from a relative or watching the sunset, a study has found. After a tough 2020, researchers found that simple contact with family or a smile from a stranger - when not wearing a mask - is…
Nudge wristband could help prevent COVID-19 transmission
A British company has launched a wristband that trains people to stop touching their face, a common transmission route for COVID-19. The Nudge wristband uses behavioural science and artificial intelligence to psychologically ‘nudge’ the wearer. Its developers say the band helps minimise wearers’ risk of catching infectious diseases and can also help many of the…
