Tag: BT
DNA firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection, design overhaul for Apple Watch SE3
Popular DNA testing firm 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy protection and announced that its co-founder and CEO, Anne Wojcicki, has resigned with immediate effect. The company will now attempt to […]
UK advertising watchdog cracks down on misleading broadband ads
The UK advertising watchdog has cracked down on marketing campaigns by telecoms companies including BT, EE, Virgin Media and O2 for misleading consumers about price rises added to their bills […]
Disney drops lawsuit objection, Trump will offer Musk advisory role if elected
Disney has withdrawn its claim that a man could not sue it over the death of his wife because of terms he signed up to in a free trial […]
Which?-led consortium urges government to make fraud priority by removing barriers to data sharing
A Which?-led coalition representing some of the UK’s biggest banks and telecoms providers has made a landmark commitment to sharing data, as it urges the new government to make tackling […]
Ofcom to clamp down on scam calls from abroad
Phone companies to block more calls from abroad that imitate UK landline numbers under strengthened Ofcom guidance Many people still receive suspicious calls and texts, despite a recent decline Regulator […]
Ofcom bans ‘surprise’ mid-contract price rises linked to inflation
Telecoms customers must be told upfront in about any price rises their provider includes in their contract, under new consumer protection rules announced today by Ofcom. In recent years, many […]
BT delays landline switch off until 2027
BT has delayed plans to make customers switch from analogue copper-based landlines to digital-based VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) services following concerns from vulnerable people. The switch was paused at […]
Big Four broadband providers beaten by smaller rivals in Which? rankings
The ‘big four’ broadband providers (Sky, Virgin, BT and TalkTalk) have been beaten by smaller rivals in Which?’s latest broadband rankings, earning underwhelming scores for overall satisfaction while hitting consumers […]
Tesla rival BYD launches electric supercar, Nothing teases Phone (2a) in London
BYD has launched an all-electric supercar that can hit 60 miles per hour (mph) in under three seconds, as the Chinese start-up seeks to challenge luxury brands such as Ferrari […]
BBC iPlayer to end PC/Mac downloads, Stellantis commits to Tesla EV charging
The BBC’s iPlayer streaming service is to end downloads for users who watch on desktop or laptop computers. Programmes will still be available to download on tablets and phones via […]
