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Apple has launched its new MacBook Pro M5 and iPad Pro M5, with retailers including Amazon, Sky and EEThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreApple’s iPad Pro M5 can be snapped up from £27 when spreading the cost.(Image: )Just weeks after the iPhone 17 launch, Apple is back with new additions to its MacBook and iPad series. On Wednesday (October 22), the tech giant launched the MacBook Pro M5 and iPad Pro M5.Both devices are powered by Apple’s new M5 chip, the next-generation processor that makes them faster…

With the military war between Israel and Iran raging into its sixth day, a virtual complete shutdown of the internet has hit Iran. This made the researchers and human rights agencies worried about the security of the people in the war-ravaged country.Internet Traffic Drops 97% Throughout Iran KHOSHIRAN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images Iran is currently witnessing “a near-total national internet blackout,” NetBlocks, a worldwide internet monitoring company, reported. The view was shared by other monitoring groups, such as Internet Outbreak Detection and Analysis (IODA) and Cloudflare, which collectively recorded an unprecedented decline in Iranian connectivity starting Wednesday.David Belson, Cloudflare’s…

A new alert has been issued for all email users.Dave Snelling Technology Editor11:14, 15 Oct 2025Gmail warning(Image: GETTY)Anyone with a Gmail, Yahoo or Outlook account would be wise to take note of some new advice. The experts at Action Fraud have just posted some new rules to follow, and they could stop you from becoming a victim of cyber crime. Perhaps the biggest thing to remember before opening that batch of daily emails is to ‘stop’ and think.”If you’ve received a text or email that doesn’t feel right, STOP!,” Action Fraud explained.It’s so easy to open a message and be…

The updated method requires a simple tap – and that’s it!Sophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer12:58, 22 Oct 2025Do you use Google Pay?(Image: Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)People with an Android phone, whether it’s a Google Pixel, a Samsung, or another brand, have been told that a feature they probably use daily has had a much-needed upgrade. Experts reveal that thanks to a quicker process, people using their phone’s wallet can add more cards in just one simple step.According to Android Authority: “Google Wallet is simplifying the mechanism for adding new debit or credit cards to your collection. Although…

Apple is back with a trio of new devices that offer one very big upgrade.Dave Snelling Technology Editor16:08, 15 Oct 2025Updated 16:21, 15 Oct 2025Apple update Vision Pro MacBook iPad(Image: APPLE)It was only last month that Apple unleashed its latest iPhones, AirPods and Apple Watch wearables. Now the US technology giant is back with three more devices to tickle your tech taste buds. The latest releases include a refreshed MacBook Pro, new iPad Pro models and an upgraded Vision Pro headset.Although there are no changes to the way these gadgets look, all get a new Apple-made M5 processor under their…

Amazon has launched its second batch of Project Kuiper satellites to orbit aboard United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket. The rockets were launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida early Monday morning.The mission carried 27 satellites to the low-Earth orbit to join the already available 27 Project Kuiper satellites, which essentially doubles the number of machines set to provide internet connection.Amazon Launches More Project Kuiper SatellitesDuring the early morning of Monday, June 23, Amazon and ULA geared up yet again to launch the second mission under the Project Kuiper program, deploying from Cape Canaveral at 6:54 a.m.…

UK homes are being urged to check the security of their Wi-Fi and change some simple router settings.Dave Snelling Technology Editor08:08, 28 Oct 2025Updated 08:09, 28 Oct 2025Broadband Wi-Fi router(Image: GETTY)Your Wi-Fi router might be vital to keep you connected to the internet, but it could also be a gateway for cyber crooks. If, like most people, you simply leave your router to get on with things and never dig into the settings, it could be bad news for the security of all the devices that connect to it.In fact, experts are warning that millions of us are leaving our…

Due to investigations by a UK watchdog, the two companies may have to make some major changes15:09, 22 Oct 2025Updated 16:12, 22 Oct 2025Apple and Google may face action over mobile phone dominance(Image: Getty)Apple and Google might have to make major changes to their mobile platforms because their existing regulations could be “limiting innovation and competition”, according to the UK’s competition authority. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said that both tech giants hold significant and established market power.It confirmed that the two organisations received what’s called ‘strategic market status’ following an inquiry into their mobile platforms. This ruling…

Freeview users are being urged to check and retune their TVs or miss out on a duo of new channels.Dave Snelling Technology Editor09:53, 30 Oct 2025Freeview TV (Image: FREEVIEW)If you have a Freeview TV in your living room, then now is a good time to make sure it’s fully updated and retuned. It was confirmed late last week that two new channels have just been made available on the free-to-view platform, with the upgrade including movies and kids’ TV.Firstly, there’s the addition of wedotv Movies UK, which moves from being an online-only service to a full over-the-air channel. That means…

YouTube’s new AI search test offers scrollable previews for quick browsing across shopping, travel, and food content. YouTube YouTube is experimenting with a new AI-powered search feature that swaps out its traditional thumbnail grid for a scrollable carousel of video clips and summaries, offering Premium mobile users a faster, more streamlined way to browse results without clicking through full videos.The new feature was launched for a small group of U.S.-based iOS and Android users last week. When users search for topics like “things to do in Sri Lanka” or “best phone camera 2025,” the new format displays a horizontal reel…