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[ad_1] 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…

[ad_1] 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,…

[ad_1] Virgin Media has launched a new offer during October that’s dishing out free channels including Sky.Dave Snelling Technology Editor14:51, 07 Oct 2025Virgin Media update Apple TV+(Image: VIRGIN MEDIA • SKY)It’s very rare that you get something for nothing. However, those with Virgin Media TV beamed into their homes are getting exactly that. The telecoms giant has just announced that it’s offering customers free access to a swathe of premium channels without charging the usual price. The freebie even includes a hugely popular Sky service.So what exactly is free, and how do Virgin users get the channels on their TVs?This latest…

[ad_1] There are only a few days left until Windows 10 is sent to the history books, and ahead of the closure, a major new warning has been issued.Dave Snelling Technology Editor14:13, 08 Oct 2025Windows 10 warning(Image: GETTY • MICROSOFT)If you have a Windows-powered PC, you might want to check what operating system it is running. There are only 7 days to go until Microsoft ends all free support for its popular Windows 10 platform, and anyone still using it after October 14 could find their devices are at serious risk of bugs and cyber attacks.Microsoft has been warning users for…

[ad_1] If you’ve noticed the little AI block at the top of your search results in Google, you’re not alone. Now Google is taking it even further by integrating its Gemini AI right into search with AI Mode.The mode is available now to all US Labs users (the experimental part of Google Search). It aims to let you ask more complex questions and receive more interesting results sourced from around the internet.AI Mode departs from traditional search methods, leveraging artificial intelligence to provide detailed, nuanced responses instead of just a list of hyperlinks. Google offers AI-generated responses directly, using data…

[ad_1] Amazon has a launched a new Fire TV Stick and it could stop you streaming Sky TV illegally.Dave Snelling Technology Editor10:57, 09 Oct 2025Fire TV Stick warning (Image: AMAZON • GETTY)It’s no secret that millions of UK homes are now using so-called ‘dodgy’ Fire TV Sticks to get their fix of entertainment. These modified devices – which continue to be readily available via online marketplaces – offer full access to premium content such as Sky Sports and blockbuster movies for a small yearly fee – some even include shows and boxsets for free.With so many people moving away from official…

[ad_1] Your cheap TV box could be spying on you, as cybersecurity expert reveals hidden dangers of illegal IPTV09:34, 13 Oct 2025Updated 09:35, 13 Oct 2025Expert warns Brits with dodgy IPTV boxes(Image: Getty)For many, the cost of watching their favourite shows and football matches legally feels like a monthly tax. With subscriptions scattered across Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sky Sports, Disney+, and more, the bills stack up fast.It’s little wonder some Brits are tempted by so-called ‘dodgy TV boxes’, the cheap streaming devices that promise everything in one place for a fraction of the price. But what looks like a bargain…

[ad_1] Freeview TVs could be hit by issues with the weather this week.Dave Snelling Technology Editor07:38, 12 Oct 2025Freeview BBC channel update(Image: FREEVIEW • GETTY)Homes attempting to tune into The 1% Club or Strictly Come Dancing may have a frustrating week ahead. Some high pressure is stuck in the skies above the UK, and that’s really bad news for anyone using Freeview. The current weather conditions could mean some telly addicts will find their viewing is disrupted by a poor signal and it’s set to cause problems well into next week.”Viewers across the UK could see some disruption to their…

[ad_1] The Google Pixel Watch 3 offers an excellent alternative to the Apple Watch without breaking the bank, and it’s cheaper than the new Pixel Watch 4 thanks to this rare deal19:40, 14 Oct 2025Updated 19:43, 14 Oct 2025This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreGoogle Pixel Watch 3 is on sale on Amazon(Image: GOOGLE . GETTY)Amazon Prime Day may have come and gone, but Amazon still has some cracking deals on its website if shoppers dig deep enough – and we’ve spotted a smartwatch contender that gives the…

[ad_1] All WhatsApp users are being urged to watch out for a worrying new text scam that’s sweeping across Europe.Dave Snelling Technology Editor07:32, 11 Oct 2025Updated 07:57, 11 Oct 2025WhatsApp warning(Image: GETTY)If you suddenly receive a message from one of your friends asking you to vote, beware. It appears that a worrying new text scam is sweeping across parts of Europe, and falling victim to it could leave you locked out of your WhatsApp account and your contacts at risk of losing moneyThis latest threat has been spotted by the team at Bitdefender and uses an emotional tactic in a…