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Sky Glass, Sky Stream and Sky Q customers issued update on new channel feature
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (437+ words) Sky Glass, Sky'Stream'and Sky Q customers who have Sky Sports can expect a new 2026 feature over the coming weeks, following the reintroduction of Sky One. It comes as the popular UK sports channel prepares for'one of the "most'highly anticipated'F1'seasons…...
Plans to replace old phone boxes with 'street hubs' offering WiFi and free calls
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (406+ words) Proposals to replace two old phone boxes with "street hubs" offering public WiFi and free calls are being considered by Stockton Council. BT has applied for planning permission to install the two hubs on Oxbridge Lane and Yarm Lane in…...
Spotify users threaten to 'quit' app as accounts could be deleted under new rule
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (518+ words) Millions of Spotify users in the UK could have their accounts deleted if they fail to pass age verification checks under new legislation. New laws are now in place that are intended to protect young people on the internet, particularly…...
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Royal Mail text scam that is 'terrifyingly believable' could access your bank account
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (506+ words) People are being warned about a Royal Mail scam text message that could give criminals access to bank accounts in minutes. A Royal Mail delivery text scam could give criminals access to victims' bank accounts in minutes, fraud experts have…...
WhatsApp users warned they could be banned for doing this one thing
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (242+ words) WhatsApp users have been warned they could be banned for using unofficial apps after certain iPhones were left unable to access the messaging app. WhatsApp users could be banned for using fake dupe apps WhatsApp has warned users they could…...
Warning over 'staggering' rise in sextortion phishing emails and extortion scams
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (625+ words) Action Fraud is urging the public to beware of "phishing" emails which could lead to extortion attempts following a "staggering" rise in" Action Fraud is urging the public to beware of "phishing" emails, which could lead to online extortion attempts....
Certain iPhones to be locked out of WhatsApp from Monday - devices affected
10+ mon, 5+ day ago (287+ words) Brits are being warned that certain iPhone devices will be left unable to access WhatsApp from Monday (May 5). iPhone users operating on old iOS software will have received a notification from ... WhatsApp to stop working on these iPhones from Monday…...
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Certain Brits eligible for 50 discount on TV licence amid price increase
11+ mon, 4+ day ago (348+ words) Those who are severely sight impaired are currently eligible for a 50% discount on a TV licence. At present, they pay "84.75. 83-year-old Stan Fritton, a retirement home resident, says demands for ... Certain Brits will be pleased to hear'they are having their…...