24 million UK homes can now get ‘gigabit broadband’
Eight in 10 UK homes (80%) are now able to get gigabit-capable broadband (ie. over 1000Mb/s download speed), up from 73% the same time last year, according to new Ofcom data published today. The figures from Ofcom’s Connected Nations spring update also show that, as of January 2024, 62% of households can access full-fibre broadband, which delivers…
High-growth firms expect AI and GenAI to transform industry, claims report
Generative AI (GenAI) and AI will significantly transform industries in the future, according to 81% of global (UK: 75%) respondents to the Dell Technologies Innovation Catalyst Research. This rises to 91% (UK: 88%) for organisations reporting high (+25%) 2023 revenue growth and dips to 75% (UK: 65%) for those reporting low growth (1-5%), flat revenue or decline. Based on responses…
US Senate approves TikTok ban, Apple ‘reduces Vision Pro production’
The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America. It gives TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, nine months to sell its stake or the app will be blocked in the United States. The bill will now be handed over to US President Joe Biden, who has said he will…
The Impact of Accurate Moisture Analysis on Environmental Protection
Moisture analysis plays a crucial role in various industries, from pharmaceuticals to environmental science. By precisely measuring the water content in substances, businesses can ensure product quality, compliance with regulations, and sustainability in their operations. However, the environmental implications of accurate moisture analysis are particularly significant, influencing everything from waste management to pollution control. Importance…
Which? calls on Virgin Media to improve customer service
Which? is calling on Virgin Media to urgently improve its customer service as new analysis from the consumer association finds it is the worst broadband firm for customer service. Since late 2023, thousands of consumers have been in touch with Which? to share their experiences of shoddy customer service in sectors including energy, financial services,…
Tesla cuts prices again, Apple ‘suspends vegan phone case sales’
Tesla has cut its prices again in a number of major markets - including the US, China and Germany - as the electric car giant run by multi-billionaire Elon Musk faces falling sales. The move comes after it reported a sharp fall in its global vehicle deliveries in the first three months of this year.…
1 in 4 Kids Under 7 have their own smartphone, claims Ofcom study
Infant school children are increasingly online and given more digital independence by parents, according to Ofcom’s annual study of children’s relationship with the media and online worlds. Around a quarter of 5-7 year-olds (24%) now own a smartphone, while three-quarters use a tablet (76%). Compared to a year ago, a higher proportion of 5-7s go online to…
1 in 4 Under 7s have smartphone, thousands of Tesla Cybertrucks recalled
A quarter of children under seven have their own smartphone, new figures reveal, with some as young as three owning the devices. Research from technology regulator Ofcom found a sharp increase in ownership of the devices by young children and widespread use of apps designed for teenagers. Ofcom’s annual study of technology use across Britain found…
Google sacks 28 employees over Israel protest, Huawei announces Pura 70 series
Google has sacked 28 employees who protested the technology giant’s work for the Israeli military by staging sit-ins at the company’s US offices. The staff were sacked after demonstrations at Google offices in New York and Silicon Valley, in which nine were arrested after refusing to leave. Google is facing protests over its work providing cloud…
Two-thirds of businesses ready to go electric, claims Geotab report
Connected transport solutions provider Geotab Inc. has found that two-thirds of vehicles (cars and vans) operated by private and public sector organisations in the UK are ready to go electric — contrary to increasing industry and media pessimism around electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Geotab’s ‘Taking Charge: On the Road to an EV Future’ report analysed driver…
