Category: Internet
Nearly half of young people would prefer world without internet, study shows
A recent UK survey reveals that nearly half of young people would prefer a world without the internet, largely due to its negative impact on their well-being. The study, conducted […]
Ofcom investigates porn websites for age check failures
Ofcom has launched investigations into two pornographic websites suspected of violating the UK’s new child safety regulations. The regulator is focusing on Itai Tech Ltd, which operates a “nudifying” site, […]
7 Online Trends according to latest Ofcom Media Lives report
Today telecoms regulator Ofcom published its latest research which looks at how people in the UK access, use and think about their online and media lives. Its Media Use and […]
Ofcom unveils robust new rules to strengthen online child safety in the UK
In a landmark move to create a safer digital environment for young users, Ofcom has finalized a comprehensive set of over 40 practical measures that tech firms operating in the […]
UK climbs to 9th place in Surfshark’s Digital Quality of Life Index
Cybersecurity company Surfshark has today released its 6th annual Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL). This study, which indicates how well a country is performing in terms of overall digital […]
Porn websites must introduce age checks by July 2025, under new Ofcom rules
Ofcom has published industry guidance on effective age checks to prevent children from encountering online porn Pornography services must introduce age checks by July 2025 at the latest Enforcement programme […]
Millions scammed online since tech giants pledged to tackle fraud
Millions of people have been scammed on platforms owned by tech giants since they signed a ‘world first’ pledge to do more to tackle online fraud, new Which? research has […]
How to Choose the Perfect Free WordPress Theme for Elementor?
The choice of the ideal Free WordPress themes for Elementor is an important choice for anyone who wants to create a professional , attractive, visually appealing and user-friendly site. With […]
Online marketplaces easily infiltrated with dangerous products, Which? finds
A Which? investigation has shown how easy it is to list dangerous and illegal products on online marketplaces – suggesting they are failing to protect shoppers using their platforms. The […]
Seeing violent online content starts in primary school, claims Ofcom study
Children describe violent content as ‘unavoidable’ online Teenage boys more likely to share violent material to ‘fit in’ with peers Recommender algorithms and group messaging fuel exposure Children’s willingness to […]