Virgin Media most complained about telco provider, Ofcom reveals
Today Ofcom has published the latest figures for complaints it has received about the UK’s main landline, broadband, mobile and pay-TV providers. The figures cover the period from July to September last year, during which time it saw a slight rise in complaints. Complaints about landline, broadband and pay-TV services all increased, while mobile complaints…
Apple Mac turns 40, Microsoft becomes $3 trillion company
Apple's first Macintosh - a device that revolutionised personal computers - turns 40 today. The "game-changing" computer first went on sale on 24 January 1984, two days after being introduced to the world in a big-budget Super Bowl advert, by renowned British director Sir Ridley Scott. The advert, referencing George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984, was itself…
Comparative Analysis: Electric vs. Conventional Trucks
In the realm of global goods transportation, trucks have traditionally served as the vital link in logistics, propelling the world towards globalization. However, the landscape has shifted with growing environmental concerns, causing conventional trucks to be replaced. Instead, electric trucks have taken center stage. This article entails a holistic comparison between electric and conventional trucks…
Philips unveils brightest OLED TV, China U-turn on gaming rules?
China seems to have backtracked on strict rules to combat what the regulator deemed "obsessive" gaming. The National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) had proposed regulations limiting the amount of money and time people spent playing video games. However, on Tuesday the draft rules were no longer on the NPPA website. China is the world's biggest…
The Evolution of Maryland Betting Apps
The state of Maryland has witnessed a significant transformation in the realm of sports betting, particularly with the advent and growth of betting apps. This article explores the advancements in technology and apps that have revolutionized sports betting in Maryland, highlighting the best Maryland sports betting apps and their impact on the betting landscape. The…
Palworld sells 5m copies in 3 days, Apple Vision Pro pre-sales exceed expectations
The makers of an online multiplayer game dubbed "Pokémon with guns" say it's sold five million copies in three days. Palworld, from Japanese company Pocketpair, has been an overnight success since it launched on Friday. But its surprising popularity meant players struggled to log on at times due to server crashes. The game's also been…
DPD chatbot swears at customer, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra gets titanium frame
DPD has disabled part of its online support chatbot after it swore at a customer. The parcel delivery firm uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its online chat to answer queries, in addition to human operators. But a new update caused it to behave unexpectedly, including swearing and criticising the company. DPD said it had disabled…
Spotify attacks Apple’s 27% commission fees, Apple Vision Pro reviewed
Spotify has launched an outspoken attack on new transaction fees of up to 27% being levied by Apple in the US. On Wednesday, Apple announced it would permit app developers to sell products in places other than its own store - but only if they still paid commission. Spotify said that was "outrageous" and accused…
1 in 6 Brits use TikTok to craft witty OOO emails
Out-of-office (OOO) emails used to be seen as a mandatory and mundane task that employees were required to implement ahead of their annual leave. But, thanks to social media sites like TikTok, employees are adopting a much more creative and comedic approach to crafting their OOO emails. Videos of quirky office humour have been going…
Will EV sales hit UK’s required 22% target for 2024?
DriveElectric, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle leasing companies, makes its predictions about what we can expect in 2024... As we enter 2024 there are a number of changes happening in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. But what will be the result of these changes in terms of electric car sales? The UK…