9 h. ago ‘Please leave feedback’: how constant online reviews are changing our brains – and our lives

We live under mutual surveillance, asked to leave public ratings for every purchase, meal, taxi ride or hair appointment. What is it doing to us?‘Alexlilly1999* has left you feedback!” pings the Vinted notification. My stomach flips as the app loads and I open my review: “Quite good.” A gut punch. I sit in shock, scrutinising the words in front of me. “Good” is a bit uninspired but “quite” feels both passive-aggressive and viciously spiteful: quite good. Alexlilly1999 has also given me just four stars. It’s a lukewarm write-up considering the dress I sold them was good quality, a brilliant price and shipped quickly. I glare at the review. And then another notification pops up: do I want to leave feedback for the buyer? Well, yes, actually, I do.It’s likely we’ve all, at some stage, been asked to leave feedback online. Called your electricity provider with a query? Please answer a few quick questions about the service you received. Had something delivered by a courier? Please rate yo...

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28 h. ago 'Light' hairdryer that dries hair in 'four minutes' and leaves it 'so soft' has £90 off

The Philips Hair Dryer 7000 Series is currently on sale for £89.99 on Amazon, down from £179.99. Made with ThermoShield Advanced Technology, it protects hair from overheating and 'dries hair quickly'

Economics

31 h. ago Shoppers call it “amazing” – Philips Hair Dryer 7000 Series slashed to £89.99 in Amazon deal

This Philips hairdryer has to be the best deal from the Amazon spring sale with 50% off.

Economics

7 d. ago Boots' £10 body lotion that 'deserves six stars' leaves skin 'noticeably softer'

Boots has reduced the price of an "amazing" body lotion praised by reviewers for delivering "silky smooth" results

Economics

3 w. ago Amazon hairdryer that leaves hair 'noticeably softer and less frizzy' down to £35 from £85

"After using it for three years, I can confidently say that this hair dryer delivers excellent performance at a low price."

Economics

3 w. ago Police hunt man in teddy bear hoodie after boy 'sexually assaulted in public toilets'

Police have released images of the suspect, described as being white with short dark hair and aged around 45, who was seen leaving the toilets at Leeds City Bus Station dressed in a teddy bear hoodie

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