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Nearly 5 million people missing out on £220 a year, broadband experts warn
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (408+ words) One expert describes the issue as a "cost of living scandal" Millions of people are missing out on easy-to-access discounts worth an average "220 on their broadband despite being eligible, experts have warned. Broadband social tariffs are generally available to low-income…...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launches within weeks – here’s all the rumours to know
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (1380+ words) The new Galaxy S26 Ultra will come with an interesting "privacy display" and a scam detection feature Samsung fans, if you"re itching to upgrade your smartphone, you don"t have long to wait. Samsung has officially confirmed its next Galaxy…...
Bulletin world briefing: The biggest stories from across the globe today
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (175+ words) WhatsApp has been fully blocked in Russia after authorities said the Meta-owned messaging app failed to comply with local laws. The Kremlin is now encouraging users to switch to a state-backed "national messenger, a move widely seen as tightening control…...
The streaming wars just went nuclear with Sky’s new £24 “super-bundle”
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (322+ words) The satellite giant is bringing the biggest streaming apps under one roof for a surprisingly low monthly fee If your monthly bank statement is a mess of "5.99 direct debits to various streaming services, Sky might have the intervention you need....
Russia fully blocks WhatsApp in major crackdown
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (419+ words) Russia began limiting some calls on WhatsApp and messaging service Telegram last year Russia has moved to "fully block" Meta-owned WhatsApp, according to a company spokesperson, as Moscow intensifies its efforts to promote domestic platforms and tighten its grip on…...
Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (368+ words) Adam Mosseri, the head of Meta's Instagram, testified Wednesday during a landmark social media trial in Los Angeles that he disagrees with the idea that people can be clinically addicted to social media platforms. The question of addiction is a…...
Apple’s next budget iPhone could launch this month, here’s every rumour to know
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (16+ words) Apple's next budget iPhone could launch this month, here's every rumour to know'The Independent...
Apple and Google agree changes to make app stores and platforms ‘fairer’
3+ day, 41+ min ago (420+ words) Apple and Google have committed to make their platforms and app stores fairer with a package of changes aimed at addressing their dominance in the mobile market. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) warned last year that the technology giants…...
Discord announces major change beginning in March
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (114+ words) Discord announces major change beginning in March - Discord will introduce a new age verification system from early March, automatically treating almost all users as teenagers unless they prove they're 18 or older. - Users wishing to access adult content will need to…...
‘Do I really need a TV licence?’ How to check before the fee rises
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (669+ words) The fee is set to rise in line with inflation from April The TV licence fee is set to rise to "180 a year from 1 April 2026, the UK government has announced, making it more expensive than most monthly subscriptions to Netflix…...