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[ad_1] Amazon is warning all customers to be on high alert for scams ahead of Black Friday 2025.Dave Snelling Technology Editor09:36, 27 Nov 2025Amazon Prime Day warning(Image: GETTY)A massive weekend of shopping is on the horizon, with Black Friday 2025 kicking off, tomorrow, November 28. This annual event is known for offering massive discounts across tech, fashion, home appliances, and more. That makes it a prime opportunity to snag a big bargain and save some serious cash. Unfortunately, it’s also a peak time for scams.Cybercriminals are well known for exploiting the excitement around Black Friday, with online crooks using a…

[ad_1] If you are in need of a new Apple device, then now could be a very good time to go online shopping.Dave Snelling Technology Editor12:29, 28 Nov 2025This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreApple iPhone 17 launch (Image: Apple iPhone 17 launch )Black Friday has officially started today, November 28, and that means now is the perfect time to grab a tech bargain. Some UK retailers – including Argos and Currys – have been running sales all month with price cuts on TVs, tablets and smartphones. Now…

[ad_1] Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the biggest game of December 2025, but there are plenty of other titles worth checking out – including Football Manager 26 and Assassin’s Creed Shadows17:08, 01 Dec 2025Updated 17:08, 01 Dec 2025There are plenty of major titles for gamers to get their hands on this month(Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images)As we reach the end of the year and some much-deserved downtime, games studios are as busy as ever with a bumper 30 titles arriving in December.While November was chock-a-block with massive new releases, most notably Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Kirby Air Riders…

[ad_1] The first UK landlines have just been switched off for good.Dave Snelling Technology Editor09:23, 30 Nov 2025UK landline warning(Image: GETTY)Most UK homes will now be well aware that Britain is steadily phasing out its ageing copper phone and broadband networks in favour of a fully digital future. This major change is aimed at making things faster and more reliable, while also eliminating wires that are over 100 years old. BT’s Openreach platform, which supplies telecoms infrastructure across the country, has already introduced nationwide “stop sell” measures, giving providers such as BT, Sky, Plusnet and TalkTalk deadlines to end legacy…

[ad_1] Spotify dropped its annual Spotify Wrapped data this week, and if your data doesn’t look quite right, there could be a very simple explanation – as it’s all to do with timeSpotify Wrapped launched earlier this week (stock photo)(Image: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Spotify Wrapped is one of the most talked-about moments at the end of any year. Each year, Spotify collects your listening data and presents it to you in a fun presentation. You can find out what your top artists were, which songs you listened to the most, what your top genre was, and even where you rank…

[ad_1] Access audiobooks on your phone or Kindle, with hundreds of thousands to choose fromThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreAudible gives access to thousands of books and there’s a great discount.(Image: )Not everyone has the time or inclination to sit down and read, with many choosing to listen to books instead. That’s where Audible comes in, the audiobook service from Amazon that’s currently offering 3 months access for 99p a month.That’s a huge £24 saving off the cost of the service for 3 months, giving customers plenty…

[ad_1] Some big changes are coming to Sky devices and here is everything that is new.Dave Snelling Technology Editor11:16, 01 Dec 2025(Image: (Image: Sky))Sky has just rolled out a major update for its popular Glass TVs and Stream boxes — and the best part is that it’s completely free for anyone with these devices in their living rooms. The blockbuster upgrade, which began arriving in homes last week, introduces several new features, including the ability to control Sky’s internet-connected devices via your smartphone and set programme reminders for anything listed in the TV guide.The settings menu has also been simplified…

[ad_1] Those visiting the capital will get a festive treat with Chritmas trees being beamed onto London’s Battersea Power Station.Dave Snelling Technology Editor14:25, 04 Dec 2025Updated 14:27, 04 Dec 2025Apple iPad Battersea Power Station designs(Image: APPLE)If you happen to be in London in the run-up to Christmas, you might spot a treat courtesy of Apple’s iPad. The popular tablet has been used to create 24 festive designs which are being beamed onto the iconic towers at Battersea Power Station – a building which Apple also calls home in the UK.The colourful artwork has been hand-picked from a vast number of…

[ad_1] Those looking for an affordable handset will find this Google model to be a great performer with a class-leading cameraThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreThe Pixel 9a is a great choice of affordable phone for Christmas(Image: )With so much tech out there, it can be a challenge to pick the right thing. Picking an expensive flagship phone is easy, because they are all good, but those who are after something more affordable could get a nasty surprise if they choose the wrong device.I’m a technology expert…

[ad_1] A worrying Android glitch has been discovered with Google telling users to update their devices as soon as possible.Dave Snelling Technology Editor06:52, 05 Dec 2025Updated 06:54, 05 Dec 2025Android warning(Image: GETTY)Anyone with an Android device should head straight to their settings and check for the latest Google software update. The US company has confirmed that a new release is now live, and it patches a staggering 107 security flaws in the Android operating system.Even more concerning, two of these vulnerabilities are zero-day issues — meaning cybercriminals have already discovered them and are actively exploiting them to attack Android devices.According…