Tag: Virgin Media O2
Huawei Pura X foldable smartphone first to run Harmony OS5, Tesla investor calls for Elon Musk to step down,
Huawei’s Pura X, a foldable smartphone launched Thursday, is the first to run the tech giant’s own operating system, HarmonyOS 5, as it looks to create a viable alternative to Google's Android and Apple's iOS. When unfolded, the Pura X has a 6.3-inch display, but its 16:10 aspect ratio gives it a wider screen area…
Unwanted tech could net Brits £600, says Virgin Media O2
Virgin Media O2’s new research has found Brits could earn on average £638 per household with their unused tech The findings reveal Brits’ bad habits as almost 8 in 10 admit to binning unwanted smartphones and tablets, with the average household missing out on nearly £400 in the last five years alone. It comes ahead…
Over 1 in 5 Brits think they could win reality TV show, survey shows
A new survey by Virgin Media O2 reveals that more than one in five Brits (21%) believe they have what it takes to win a reality TV show. The poll of over 1,000 UK adults explored which reality formats Brits think they'd excel in, with "The Traitors" topping the list (31%), followed closely by "The…
Teenagers targeted by scammers with tempting text offers
New research reveals that a quarter of British teens are falling victim to scam texts, with many lured in by enticing offers like fake job opportunities and exclusive deals. Virgin Media O2 reports blocking a staggering 168 million suspected fraudulent texts in the past two years, highlighting the growing threat to young people online. The…
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…
UK households sitting on £200 in unclaimed phone value, research finds
Almost half (47%) of Brits have unused tech lying around house, 29% aren’t aware unused devices can make money. Over a third (35%) of Brits don’t know where to trade in a mobile phone for cash Nearly a quarter (24%) incorrectly believe that throwing away an unwanted mobile phone in a general bin, local tip…
Bluesky boss unable to give correct age limit for platform, Google forced to sell Chrome browser?
The chief executive of the social media network Bluesky - which has exploded in popularity in recent weeks - was unable to give the correct age limit for users on the platform in an interview with the BBC. While speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Breakfast programme, Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be…
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…
Nearly half of workers now commuting to work 5 times a week
Virgin Media O2 Business today publishes its Q3 Movers Index, revealing almost half of workers now commute at least five days a week while many plan to take advantage of free heating this winter. Gen Z (18 to 24 year-olds) are spending more around their workplaces compared to last quarter, as 90% of workers have…
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 fraud a national priority. The group, which includes Which?, Barclays, BT, Mobile UK, Nationwide, NatWest, Starling, Three UK, UK Finance, Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone,…
