Tag: Apple TV
Roblox introduces new safety features, Australia bans Under 16s from social media
Roblox is introducing new safety features for children under the age of 13, following criticism of how it protects younger users. The free online gaming platform, which has around 70 million daily users, external worldwide, allows players to create their own games and play those made by others. It is particularly popular with children - but some…
3 in 4 pensioners don’t believe TV licence fee is worth the money
Three-quarters of pensioners (76%) don't think that the TV licence payment offers good value for money, according to new research by Broadband Genie Three-fifths (61%) people aged over 75 are not aware that they may be eligible for a free TV licence The research highlights an exodus to streaming services, with a third of pensioners…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Study finds Facebook not linked to psychological harm
There is no evidence the global spread of Facebook is linked to widespread psychological harm, an Oxford Internet Institute (OII) study suggests. The research looked at how wellbeing changed in 72 countries as use of the social media platform grew. It counters the common belief that social media is psychologically harmful, the researchers argue. Several…
How to save money on your Mobile, Broadband and Streaming costs in 2023
As the curtain comes down on 2022, many of us will be looking ahead to the new year for ways to save money. Our broadband, mobile, pay-TV and streaming services are often overlooked as ways to make savings. However, taking the time to audit your bills and subscriptions could quickly save you hundreds of pounds…
TechDigest daily roundup: Elon Musk ‘no choice’ but to slash Twitter staff
Twitter's new owner Elon Musk says he had "no choice" but to slash the company's workforce as the firm is losing more than $4m (£3.5m) a day. Half of the company's staff are being let go, a week after Mr Musk bought Twitter in a $44bn (£38.7bn) deal. Twitter staff have been using the platform…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Apple TV+ prices up, WhatsApp down
Apple TV+, the critically acclaimed streaming TV service from Apple, will cost you more – starting today – in the UK (as well as in several other countries). The price hike, according to Apple, is due to the service’s growing content library. At the same time, Apple is also raising the prices of its Apple Music…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Apple Insider Reveals 30W iPhone 14 Fast Charging
iPhone fans have been disappointed by claims that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 lineup will have smaller batteries than expected. But now, new information has provided an exciting twist. According to Apple leaker @Jioriku, iPhone 14 models will quick charge at up to 30W. This is a 50% increase on the iPhone 13 lineup, and the first significant…
Tech Digest daily roundup: OneWeb to fly on SpaceX rockets
Image: Space X The London-based satellite company OneWeb will resume launches of its spacecraft using rockets operated by its American competitor, SpaceX. Both firms are building constellations in the sky to deliver broadband internet connections. But while SpaceX can send up its Starlink system using its own rockets, OneWeb was left…
Apple TV+ launches on Sky Glass
Apple TV+ arrives on Sky Glass, the streaming TV from Sky, as well as Sky Q today, Tuesday 14 December in the UK & Ireland. From multi-Emmy award-winning comedy Ted Lasso to The Morning Show, Sky customers will be able to stream Apple TV+ favourites as well as new and exclusive Apple Originals every month, completely…
Apple announces AirTag tile tracker, new iPad Pro and iMac
Apple has shown off its latest product line-up in its first big event of 2021 including the much anticipated AirTag (pictured above) as well as a new iMac desktop and iPad Pro. AirTags are small round disks which can be attached to anything. They work by transmitting a Bluetooth signal to a home gadget -…
