Category: Internet
UK ranks 15th globally in ‘digital quality of life’ index, says report
Surfshark’s 5th annual Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) ranks the United Kingdom 15th in the world, dropping by six places from last year. Out of the Index’s 5 pillars, the United Kingdom performed best in e-government, claiming 8th place, while facing challenges in internet quality, ranking 32nd. The nation ranks 13th in e-infrastructure, 22nd…
Over half of British parents don’t restrict who kids talk to online
With children more connected than ever, a new study from Tesco Mobile and Internet Matters has revealed insights into the lack of current controls parents have in place to protect their kids. Over half (61%) admit to not having any rules about who their child communicates with online, while only a third (32%) have controls…
Online Safety Bill will make it easier for bereaved parents to access children’s social media
Image: BBC Children and adults across the UK will be better protected by the pioneering Online Safety Bill thanks to several critical amendments, claims the government. Planned rules to prevent children from viewing pornography, content that promotes suicide, self-harm, or eating disorders have been bolstered. The changes also mean that…
Microsoft Edge hits nearly 300 million users after ChatGPT integration
According to the calculations by the Atlas VPN team, the Microsoft Edge browser is closing in on a total of 300 million users. The browser’s number of users grew by 50 million months after ChatGPT was implemented. Despite that, Google Chrome and Safari continue to dominate the browser market share. Google Chrome has nearly…
SSL/TLS Security Certificates: Building Trust in Payment Processing
With thousands of pounds sent across the Internet every second, websites need rigorous security measures to keep users safe. Fortunately, a high-security standard is easily accessible through the certificate system that exists across the entire Internet. If you’ve ever wondered how online payments are so secure, you’ll find a quick breakdown of the Internet’s Secure…
Teens on screens: Ofcom survey reveals life online for kids and young adults
Drawn to drama: Kids gravitate to dramatic, short-form videos on social media Rise of ‘split-screening’: Trend for watching two videos at once More careful, less creative: Youngsters more socially self-conscious, posting fewer videos. Screen time: 16–24-year-olds more likely to take social media break to manage wellbeing Children are gravitating to ‘dramatic’ online videos which appear…
Average Brit spends £1,852 on subscriptions each year
Subscription services can provide us with easy access to just about anything, from streaming services and meal kits to wellness plans and music. But these subscription services add up quickly and can end up costing you thousands each year. It’s easy to lose track of all the subscription services you’re signed up for and end…
Over 50% adults wouldn’t survive in online world today, claims report
EE has joined forces with the creators of the Beano comic to educate adults about the dangers of the online world in order to help their children New research commissioned by EE has found that over half (52%) of parents admit that they would not be able to survive the online…
Yahoo! is top for news globally, BBC ranks 9th
A new study by broadband experts at Uswitch has revealed the world’s most popular news and shopping websites - and there are a few surprises. Analysing data from the last three months on the market intelligence platform, SimilarWeb Pro, the research reveals which news and shopping websites receive the most traffic globally, and also which ones…
Online platforms failing to weed out fake reviews, claims study
Facebook, Google and Trustpilot can be easily infiltrated with fake reviews with unscrupulous brokers selling them for as little as £4 each, a Which? investigation suggests. The consumer watchdog's latest investigation involved setting up a fake business and approaching brokers to boost its pages on the three platforms using bogus five-star reviews – which revealed…
