3 in 4 pensioners don’t believe TV licence fee is worth the money
Three-quarters of pensioners (76%) don't think that the TV licence payment offers good value for money, according to new research by Broadband Genie Three-fifths (61%) people aged over 75 are not aware that they may be eligible for a free TV licence The research highlights an exodus to streaming services, with a third of pensioners…
‘Scamscriptions’ and recurring payment traps on the rise, Which? warns
Which? is warning consumers to be on the lookout for ‘scamscriptions’ and recurring payment traps as they have become one of the most common types of reports to Which?’s scam sharer tool. In recent months, complaints about unwanted recurring payments have dominated scam reports shared with Which? through its scam sharer tool. Scammers seem to have been…
Meta to tackle AI fraud in EU elections, electric Renault 5 makes debut
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta says it will form a team to tackle deceptive artificial intelligence (AI) content in the upcoming EU elections in June. It is concerned by how generative AI - tech which can fake videos, images and audio - might be used to trick voters. It comes on the same day Home…
Top 10 most anticipated EVs for US customers – VW’s ID.Buzz tops list
The VW ID.Buzz, which is now available in the UK and Europe, is the most anticipated EV of 2024, research shows Volkswagen ID. Buzz leads the 2024 most anticipated EVs with a massive 507.9M searches. Ford Explorer, with 4.8M searches, ranks second and has nearly 100 times less search volume than Volkswagen ID. Buzz. The Porsche Macan electric SUV is the most…
Hosting a virtual games night with friends
A games night with friends is one of the best ways to spend quality time with one another. This is a time for healthy competition, bonding and making lasting memories. However, the trials and tribulations of everyday life mean games nights in person aren’t always possible. Fortunately, they can now be done virtually, ensuring you…
TfL collaborates with Google to launch online transport collection
Today (Monday 26 February), Transport for London (TfL) joins more than 200 UK cultural institutions who have collaborated with Google Arts & Culture to share their collection and stories online. TfL’s collaboration with Google Arts and Culture, whose mission is to preserve the world’s art and culture and to make it accessible to anyone,…
Celebs used for deepfake AI ads, Google denies Gmail closure after email hoax
Image: BBC Celebrities including Piers Morgan, Nigella Lawson and Oprah Winfrey have criticised the use of AI deepfake online adverts that gave the false impression they had endorsed a US influencer's controversial self-help course. The adverts promoted the so-called "Genie Script", the centrepiece of a "manifestation" course sold for $37 (£29)…
California blocks driverless Waymo expansion, Motorola launches £90 smartphone
California has blocked a Google-backed driverless car company from expanding to more cities after a series of accidents. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has suspended a request by Waymo, which is owned by Google’s parent company, to launch its robotaxi business in more cities within the state. Vehicles from Waymo and Cruise, a rival,…
Apple launches Sports app, Xbox names games available to Nintendo Switch
Apple launched a new iPhone app today called Apple Sports, giving users a one-stop location to check scores, team stats, betting odds, and more across a number of major sports leagues. The app supports the NBA, NHL, NCAA, Premier League, and several other leagues at launch, including MLS — the soccer league Apple has exclusive…
UK leads operation against Lockbit, Fujifilm launches new TikTok-friendly camera
The UK has led an operation to disrupt what is thought to be the world's largest criminal ransomware group. The National Crime Agency (NCA) has infiltrated systems belonging to Lockbit and stolen its data. The organisation is believed to be based in Russia and, by volume, be the most prolific ransomware group selling services to…
