Sky announces price hikes, customers urged to explore options
Sky has announced an average 6.2% price increase for its TV and broadband packages, effective April 1, 2025 as it unveils a second-generation Sky Glass TV. In a letter to customers, Sky’s Chief Operating Officer, Devesh Raj, stated that the increase is in line with or lower than other providers and reflects rising costs. However,…
Google’s calendars remove Black History month, Amazon bans sales of car number plates
Google’s online and mobile calendars are no longer including references to Black History Month, Women’s History Month and LGBTQ+ holidays, among other events. The world’s biggest search engine previously marked the beginning of Black History Month in February and Pride Month in June, but the events do not appear for 2025. The removal of the…
Demand for used EVs rises to record levels as second-hand car market grows in 2024
Used car transactions grew 5.5% in 2024 after eight consecutive quarters of growth, with 7,643,180 vehicles changing hands. Pre-loved EVs boast record demand, rising 57.4% to 188,382 units and taking 2.5% of the market. Black remains top colour choice, with superminis the most popular car type. The UK’s used car market grew by 5.5% to…
Five essentials you should know before using DeepSeek
Copyright: Deemerwha studio/Shutterstock.com 1. What is DeepSeek designed for? Real-time problem solving is at the core of DeepSeek-R1 - the free AI app, which was released in January 2025. It has the ability to analyse big complicated data sets in a quick and efficient manner, extracting key insights. DeepSeek also provides users…
US and UK refuse to sign AI agreement, Sky unveils second-gen Sky Glass TV
The UK and US have not signed an international agreement on artificial intelligence (AI) at a global summit in Paris. The statement, signed by France, China and India among other countries, pledges an "open", "inclusive" and "ethical" approach to the technology's development. Downing Street said the UK "hadn't been able to agree all parts of…
How to Check if a New Crypto Is Legit Before Investing
Photo by Jonas Leupe A new cryptocurrency can promise massive returns, but with scams and pump-and-dump schemes lurking, knowing how to separate a legitimate project from a risky one is essential. Many investors have lost money by jumping into hyped-up coins that vanish overnight. To avoid this, due diligence is crucial before putting any money…
Study exposes simple passwords fuelling data breaches
A new study by KnownHost has revealed the most easily hacked passwords, exposing a widespread vulnerability to cyberattacks. The research, which analyzed millions of breached records, found that simple numerical sequences like “123456” and “123456789” top the list of vulnerable passwords, highlighting a dangerous disregard for basic security practices. These two passwords alone have been…
AI race must be led by ‘western democracies’, Samsung shows 75-inch ePaper 5K display
Copyright: Deemerwha studio/Shutterstock.com The artificial intelligence race must be led by “western, liberal, democratic” countries, said the UK technology secretary in a veiled warning over China’s role in the contest, before a global AI summit in Paris. Peter Kyle spoke as political leaders and tech company bosses gather in France, and…
QR code payments set to reach $8 trillion, but NFC Competition looms
Global QR code payment transactions are projected to surge by 50% over the next four years, reaching $8 trillion by 2029, according to a new study by Juniper Research. This explosive growth is fueled by the standardization of national QR schemes and the rise of Account-to-Account (A2A) payment initiatives. Despite this anticipated boom, the future…
Jeff Bezos wins UK military contract, Nintendo Switch 2 prices leaked?
Jeff Bezos has won what is thought to be his first military contract in Britain as Amazon seeks to forge closer ties with defence organisations. Amazon’s satellite venture Project Kuiper secured a deal worth hundreds of thousands of pounds to undertake a study on advanced space-based communications systems for the Ministry of Defence (MoD), which was…
