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O2 is warning customers that its 3G signal will be switched off soon.Dave Snelling Technology Editor07:44, 03 Oct 2025Updated 07:45, 03 Oct 2025O2 warning(Image: GETTY)There’s a fresh alert from the team at O2, and it could leave some without access to the internet and messaging apps such as WhatsApp. The latest update has been issued ahead of the UK network (which is now part of Virgin Media) switching off its older 3G technology in more UK locations.Virgin Media O2’s 3G signal has already been disconnected in places such as Durham, Norwich, Telford, Guildford, Watford and Torquay – now parts of…

T-Mobile unveiled its satellite connectivity beta and made waves in the telecom industry during Sunday’s Super Bowl. The announcement means that not only T-Mobile customers but also AT&T and Verizon users can sign up for the new satellite service. And the best part? It’s completely free until July.After this period, the service will become an integral part of T-Mobile’s Go5G Next plan.T-Mobile’s Satellite Connectivity Service T-Mobile’s satellite service, powered by its partnership with Starlink, is set to expand mobile connectivity like never before. The service covers over 500,000 square miles of the United States, reaching remote areas that previously had…

Once the mince pies have been put away and the wrapping paper is being cleared up, spare a thought for the lonely gadgets, clothing and snacks that haven’t been gifted this festive season. The Christmas sales spin up after the big day itself and give you a chance to grab various items at a nice discount. While not as feverishly followed as Black Friday or Prime Day, the post-Christmas sales are still a great time to pick up a discount, whether it’s on a gift you were hoping for and didn’t receive, or on leftover stock of the year’s big…

A new way to tune into live and on-demand TV for free appears to be coming soon.Dave Snelling Technology Editor09:17, 05 Oct 2025(Image: FREELY • SKY)Sky Q has been ruling the roost for over 10 years with this set-top box remaining one of the most popular TV devices in the UK. Its ability to record endless hours of content is one of the biggest reasons users still love it, but it seems a new rival could be coming soon that will offer similar features without having to pay any subscription fees.Freely already comes built into many new TVs and offers…

Amazon shoppers are being urged to stay alert and watch out for worrying scams this week.Dave Snelling Technology Editor08:08, 06 Oct 2025Amazon Prime Day warning(Image: GETTY)If you have a Prime account with Amazon, you need to be on high alert this week. The online retailer is about to kickstart two days of deals. That’s clearly great for bargain hunters, but it’s also a prime time to be scammed. With so many of us rushing to grab a discount, cyber security experts are warning that online crooks will be looking for easy ways to cash in.According to the team at Check…

Wondershare, a global digital creative software leader, has just launched Filmora V15 which makes expert-level video editing feel surprisingly easy. This latest upgrade supercharges its all-purpose platform by equipping it with AI-driven creativity tools, refined pro features, and smart workflows, enabling you to save you time without sacrificing control. Robust AI, professional impact At the core of Filmora V15 is a smarter creative engine powered by enhanced foundational algorithms. With text-to-image upgrades via Nano Banana Pro and advanced text-to-video generation through Sora 2 and Veo 3.1, creators can now produce highly detailed and coherent visual sequences with a prompt. These…

The clock is ticking down on 2026, but for smartphone enthusiasts, it’s ending on a bittersweet note. Apple delivered one of its strongest entry-point phones in the year with the iPhone 17, while the iPhone 17 Pro marked the biggest upgrade we’ve seen on a flagship from the brand in years.  Google’s Pixel 10 did one better, while the Pixel 10 Pro emerged as the most refined AI-first phone out there. Samsung knocked it out of the park with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and even supersized the foldable formula with the Galaxy Z TriFold.  AI offered a clear sign…

Elon Musk’s Starlink seems to have ended up with the short end of the stick amidst President Donald Trump’s tariff fiasco as it has been reported that government entities in Canada, which were once Starlink clients, are looking to divest.For some, their contracts with Starlink are set to expire soon, but others are outright canceling their deals with Musk’s company.Canada is one of the countries that have been slapped with tariffs by Trump.Canada Is Divesting Starlink Subsidies, Contracts According to the Financial Times, one of the long-time clients of Starlink, Quebec, said that it will no longer renew its contract…

Homes that may have been enjoying Sky without paying for a subscription may face a streaming block after one provider is sentenced to three years in jail.Dave Snelling Technology Editor09:12, 08 Oct 2025Sky TV update(Image: SKY)Illegal streaming has become rampant in recent years, and it’s hardly surprising. With the cost-of-living crisis still hurting wallets, millions of UK homes have been looking for cheaper ways to watch premium content, and that often means switching over to unofficial platforms that offer full access for a fraction of the proper price.It may sound enticing, but illegal streaming remains firmly in the spotlight, and…

WhatsApp is rolling out a smart upgrade that will now translate messages instantly.Dave Snelling Technology Editor19:52, 23 Sep 2025There’s a smart upgrade coming to WhatsApp and it could come in handy if you travel or have friends living abroad. The popular messaging service is launching a new feature that can instantly translate texts across different laungages.”With more than 3 billion users in over 180 countries, we’re always working to keep our users closely connected, no matter where they are in the world,” WhatsApp explained.”But we understand that sometimes language can be a barrier to getting things done or expressing how…