How to Tell if You’ve Been Hacked
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is critical for everyone, whether you’re browsing social media, managing your finances, or playing online games. As cyber threats continue to rise, it’s essential to identify signs of hacking quickly. For anyone using online casinos, prioritizing security isn’t just a wise choice- it’s essential. Platforms like MegaDice make an effort…
Which? sues Apple over iCloud sign up, Amazon shuts down Freevee
Consumer rights group Which? is suing Apple for £3bn over the way it deploys its iCloud service. If the lawsuit succeeds, around 40 million Apple customers in the UK could be entitled to a payout. The lawsuit claims Apple, which controls iOS operating systems, has breached UK competition law by giving its iCloud storage preferential…
NOW Broadband is most complained about broadband provider
Once again Now Broadand generated the most fixed broadband complaints while EE was the most complained about landline provider, according to latest Ofcom figures. As the UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom receives complaints from customers about their landline, fixed broadband, pay-monthly mobile and pay-TV services. To better understand the reasons for dissatisfaction among residential customers in…
Which? launches £3 billion action against Apple over competition law breaches
UK consumer association Which? is today launching a landmark £3 billion legal claim against Apple, claiming the tech giant breached competition law, effectively locking millions of consumers into its iCloud service. Around 40 million Apple customers in the UK who have obtained iCloud services over the last nine years could be entitled to a payout if…
VW and Rivian launch joint venture, The Guardian stops posting on X
Volkswagen Group (VW) and Tesla rival Rivian have launched a joint venture, with the German car giant increasing its investment in the partnership. The two companies say the deal is now worth $5.8bn (£4.55bn) - up from an initial pledge from VW of $5bn. Shares in the US electric vehicle (EV) maker jumped more than 9%…
Fake online shop scams surge ahead of festive shopping season
The number of British consumers visiting fake online shops increased by more than a third (35%) in October, as fraudsters step up tactics ahead of busy shopping season 13.4 million attempts to access fraudulent websites were recorded in a month in the UK, up from 9.9 million in September Cybersecurity experts at NordVPN warn about…
How AI is Transforming User Experience (UX)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how user experience design is handled across various industries by playing a vital role in developing tailored and seamless experiences for users. Starting from app launch to the intricate decision-making processes to behind the scenes, AI is transforming the user experience. This new technology is breaking down barriers in UX…
AI university course uptake increased by 453% over 5 years, claims study
The development and rising popularity of AI is not only impacting the tech we use, but also the career paths the next generation are taking. A recent study by laptop and tech retailer, Currys, took a deep dive into university admissions data to discover how the developments in AI have impacted course uptakes in the UK. The data…
Blue Sky gets post-election boost, Apple Vision Pro headset production scaled back
Social media platform Bluesky says it has gained 700,000 new users in the week following the US election. Bluesky, which was originally conceived as part of Twitter by its former chief executive Jack Dorsey, says the new sign-ups are largely from the US and UK. The company has increased its membership from 9 million people…
Kia EV3 now available across Europe from £33,000
Kia's compact electric SUV, the Kia EV3, has arrived in Europe with a range of up to 375 miles on a single charge and an interior design that the manufacturer claims optimises space, comfort and accessibility. Furthermore, the 375-mile range of the EV3 goes up to 479 miles when the vehicle is used purely…