Tag: Virgin Media O2
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,…
Over 15 million smartphones could be donated to charity, Virgin Media O2 claims
Despite almost 15 million unused smartphones gathering dust in homes across the country, new research reveals Brits would rather sit in a bath of beans than donate their devices to charity Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub are calling on people to donate their unwanted working smartphones to the Community Calling scheme so they can be…
Flying taxis could be just 2 years away, Jaguar removes third-party support for EVs
The first piloted flying taxi could take to the UK skies in two years. The Department for Transport (DfT) has released its Future of Flight Action Plan which also proposes flying taxis without pilots on board by 2030. It has also predicted regular use of crime-fighting drones and critical 999 care deliveries by the end…
