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Every phone will get an emergency alert this weekend...and here's what it'll say

Every phone will get an emergency alert this weekend...and here's what it'll say

Every phone will get an emergency alert this weekend...and here's what it'll say

17 April 2023

More details about this weekend's test of the UK's emergency alerts system have been released including the wording the message will use.


Emergency alert to trigger all UK smartphones but how can you opt out?

Emergency alert to trigger all UK smartphones but how can you opt out?

Emergency alert to trigger all UK smartphones but how can you opt out?

21 March 2023

Loud sirens will be triggered on mobile phones in April in a test of the UK's new emergency alerts system but how will it work and can you switch off?


TikTok to introduce screen time limits for children and teens

TikTok to introduce screen time limits for children and teens

TikTok to introduce screen time limits for children and teens

01 March 2023

TikTok is bringing in screen time caps for children and teens, under new Family Pairing features, alongside new customisable limits for all users.


5 quick ways to protect your car as thefts rise

5 quick ways to protect your car as thefts rise

5 quick ways to protect your car as thefts rise

24 February 2023

From securing keyless cars to knowing where to park - the AA says drivers can protect vehicles as thefts rise in the face of cost of living crisis.


Whatsapp down for UK users

Whatsapp down for UK users

Whatsapp down for UK users

25 October 2022

Messaging platform Whatsapp has gone down for users on a day when it's likely to be in high usage by Tory MPs ahead of a Cabinet reshuffle.


Debris from Halley's Comet to create 'beautiful' meteor shower

Debris from Halley's Comet to create 'beautiful' meteor shower

Debris from Halley's Comet to create 'beautiful' meteor shower

17 October 2022

The debris from Halley's Comet is set to create a 'beautiful' meteor shower this week and here's how to see the Orionid fireworks.


All you need to know about Netflix's new £4.99 basic plan

All you need to know about Netflix's new £4.99 basic plan

All you need to know about Netflix's new £4.99 basic plan

14 October 2022

Netflix is offering customers a cheaper, more basic package, that will cost less than £5 from next month and here's all you need to know about it.


Facebook works to fix 'weird' issue

Facebook works to fix 'weird' issue

Facebook works to fix 'weird' issue

24 August 2022

Facebook has confirmed it is working to fix an issue with its main feed after many users reported seeing waves of posts unrelated to their interests.


The Aquariids meteor shower is about to peak and here's how you can see it

The Aquariids meteor shower is about to peak and here's how you can see it

The Aquariids meteor shower is about to peak and here's how you can see it

25 July 2022

The Delta Aquariids meteor shower is about to peak and here's where and when you might catch the best display.


Free beer scam spreading like 'wildfire' through Whatsapp

Free beer scam spreading like 'wildfire' through Whatsapp

Free beer scam spreading like 'wildfire' through Whatsapp

14 June 2022

Whatsapp users are being warned not to interact with a scam message offering free coolers of Heineken beer for Father's Day.


Fifa or Fortnite? Parents advised to join children's online games

Fifa or Fortnite? Parents advised to join children's online games

Fifa or Fortnite? Parents advised to join children's online games

08 February 2022

Parents should play the same online games their children love, says a charity, in order to have better conversations with them about internet safety.


'59.6 million nuggets for my friends': how Twitter responded to Facebook blackout

'59.6 million nuggets for my friends': how Twitter responded to Facebook blackout

'59.6 million nuggets for my friends': how Twitter responded to Facebook blackout

05 October 2021

As Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp plunged into darkness, social media fans took to Twitter with some comical consequences.


Pregnant man among new 2021 emojis

Pregnant man among new 2021 emojis

Pregnant man among new 2021 emojis

19 July 2021

A new proposed release of 2021 emojis includes a pregnant man and a gender-neutral person wearing a crown.


Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic

Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic

Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic

11 May 2020

How to stay safe online and avoid falling for coronavirus scams


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