1 in 3 have experienced a scam on second-hand marketplaces in last 2 years, Which? warns
Nextdoor had the highest percentage of customer complaints, according to Which? survey A third of buyers have experienced a scam on popular second-hand marketplaces in the last two years, Which? warns. A Which? survey of more than 1,000 second-hand marketplace buyers and 1,000 second-hand marketplace sellers revealed that a third of buyers (32%)…
Technology Trends in Gambling: What You Need to Know
The gambling industry stands strong even after many decades of existence, maintaining relevance through the implementation of timely changes, and keeping the market afloat as a result of them. While the discussions around the industry may be polarizing at times, one thing cannot be denied, the market is growing for the better, and it is…
85% of UK think creating fake news should be illegal
New research from digital identity security specialists, ID Crypt Global, reveals that an overwhelming majority of the UK public believes those who create and spread fake news should have their social media accounts banned, with 85% also believing it should be made illegal. The survey of 1,121 members of the UK public, commissioned by ID Crypt…
Apple launches new ultra-thin iPad Pro, social media platforms must do more to protect children
New display, new design. Credit: Apple Apple has released a new version of the iPad Pro, its thinnest product ever. The launch marked the “biggest day” of updates for the iPad since it was first launched, the company said. The new device is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, but comes…
Social media sites face tougher age checks under new Ofcom rules
Ofcom has warned social media sites they could be banned for under-18s completely if they fail to comply with new online safety rules. The media regulator has published a children's safety draft code of practice, which requires social media firms to have more robust age-checking measures in place. Ofcom boss Dame Melanie Dawes warned any…
World passes 30% renewable electricity milestone, claims new report
Growth in solar and wind pushed the world past 30% renewable electricity for the first time in 2023, according to a report by global energy think tank Ember. Since 2000, renewables have expanded from 19% to more than 30% of global electricity, driven by an increase in solar and wind from 0.2% in 2000 to a record 13.4% in…
New car sales grow in April but private EV share falls
New car registrations record 21st month of growth, rising 1.0% in April. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) market share rises to 16.9%, sustained by business buyers, as private retail demand continues to drop. New 2024 market outlook revises overall uptake upwards to 1.984m units, but BEV share downgraded to 19.8% as weakened private retail demand moderates expectations.…
China suspected of hacking MoD, more Sony Xperia 1 VI details leaked
The Chinese state has hacked the Ministry of Defence, Sky News understands. MPs will be told today of a massive data breach involving the MoD, targeting service personnel. The government will not name the country involved, but Sky News understands this to be China. The Chinese state is to be accused of two or three attempts…
Complaints against telecom providers rise by 37% in 1 year
The number of complaints made against telecom providers has increased by more than a third (37%) in a year, according to a freedom of information request filed by Broadband Genie to Ofcom. Ofcom received over 24,800 complaints against telecom providers in 2022, but that rose to 34,000 in 2023. The majority of complaints to Ofcom centred…
Apple to launch new iPads May 7th, record number of public EV chargers installed
Apple has told us it's going to be launching something new on May 7, and all the signs point to that something being new iPads. Now a new report lists the specific models and accessories we'll be getting introduced to on Tuesday. This report comes from well-known Apple tipster Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, and it rounds up some…
