Virgin Media O2 to Donate 12,000 Devices to Bridge Digital Divide
Virgin Media O2 will rehome up to 1,000 pre-owned devices per month to charities across the UK via its partnerships with Hubbub and Good Things Foundation in 2025. It’s part of the company’s commitment to tackle electronic waste (e-waste) and to support digital inclusion by getting pre-owned smartphones and mobile data in the hands of…
Renault 5 E-Tech Electric now available to order from £22,995
The highly-anticipated Renault 5 E-Tech electric, winner of multiple Car of the Year awards, is now available for order in the UK. It's available with five versions to choose from across three trim levels – evolution, techno, and iconic five – and either a 40kWh urban range battery with 120hp or a 52kWh comfort range…
Netflix’s Black Doves most enjoyed show in Q4, followed by The Day of the Jackal
Netflix’s Black Doves was most enjoyed show over Q4, followed by The Day of the Jackal on NOW TV Squid Game was 6th most streamed show in December Prime Video had the highest share of new paying subscribers in Q4, with Apple TV+ second and Disney+ third 19.6m British households had at least one paid video…
OpenAI claims Chinese rivals using its work, ‘Concorde’ successor breaks sound barrier
The maker of ChatGPT, OpenAI, has complained that rivals, including those in China, are using its work to make rapid advances in developing their own artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The status of OpenAI - and other US firms - as the world leaders in AI has been dramatically undermined this week by the sudden emergence…
10 Predictions for the Mobile Industry in 2025
2025 offers the mobile industry the opportunity to redefine possibilities for consumers and businesses alike with enhanced user experiences and fresh revenue streams. However, the sector will also face significant challenges. Here are a few thoughts on what to expect from Dario Betti & Nicholas Rossman at the Mobile Ecosystem Forum 5G One of the…
Virgin Media O2’s Index reveals 73% of Brits plan to commute at least three times a week
Virgin Media O2 Business has released its second annual Movers Index, revealing that over half (52%) of workers plan to commute more than four times a week, with 73% expecting to commute at least three times a week. Key motivators include company incentives like time off after intense periods of work (28%) and free drinks (26%),…
DeepSeek a ‘wake-up call’ for US tech, Google Maps to rename Gulf of Mexico
US President Donald Trump has called the rise of Chinese company DeepSeek "a wake-up call" for the US tech industry, after the emergence of its artificial intelligence (AI) model triggered shockwaves on Wall Street. Shares in major tech firms such as Nvidia fell sharply, with the chip giant losing almost $600bn (£482bn) in market value.…
How Car Manufacturers Can Improve Their Pedestrian Detection Systems
The rise of autonomous vehicles has brought significant advancements in safety features. The $53 billion autonomous vehicle industry has taken the transportation sector by storm. Yet, the challenge of pedestrian detection remains at the forefront. Thus comes the need for advanced pedestrian detection technology. This technology, designed to identify pedestrians and prevent accidents, is…
UK users are neglecting app privacy, study finds
To coincide with Data Privacy Day on January 28, cybersecurity firm NordVPN unveils alarming trends in app usage habits. Over a quarter of Brits (28%) confess they blindly accept the terms of service for apps and online services. More than half (52%) admit to never reading policies on data collection and just under half (46%)…
4 Ways to Prioritize Safety During Event Travel
Event traveling refers to an act of traveling for a specific event. It may be a concert, convention, wedding, or any other event. The worldwide events industry is a massive one. This market generated a revenue of $122.28 billion in 2023. It currently exhibits a growth of 11.53% due to swift digitization and widespread social…
