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The latest stats are in, and here’s how the UK’s biggest broadband providers are performing.Dave Snelling Technology Editor14:03, 30 Oct 2025Worst UK broadband supplier(Image: GETTY)It’s that time again. Ofcom has just released the very latest figures on consumer complaints, and we now know which broadband, TV, and telecoms companies are winning and losing. Ofcom announces the latest data throughout the year, and its newest report shows that things are slowly getting better, with overall complaints down from the start of 2025.”In the quarter from April to June (Q2 2025), complaints to Ofcom decreased compared to the previous quarter (Q1 2025:…

Fire TV Sticks are getting an update that will block users from watching content without permission.Dave Snelling Technology Editor07:16, 31 Oct 2025Amazon Fire TV crackdown(Image: AMAZON • GETTY)So-called ‘dodgy’ Fire TV Stick have exploded in popularity in recent years, and it’s not hard to see why. These devices, which are usually adapted by cyber criminals, offer full access to premium sports and movies, with users often paying a fraction of the price of signing up for official platforms like Sky.With the cost-of-living crisis hurting wallets millions are thought to have made the jump to illegal streaming but the days of…

The team at Nothing are back with some surprisingly cheap headphones that offer a budget alterative to Sony and Bose.14:42, 28 Oct 2025Updated 14:47, 28 Oct 2025(Image: CMF • NOTHING)If there’s one thing you can’t complain about with UK tech brand Nothing, it’s that they don’t release new stuff often enough.We’ve already seen unique Android phones, cheap smartwatches, and great-sounding earbuds launch since the company first arrived on the scene in 2022. Now the team is back with something totally new.This week I’ve been testing the company’s first stab at over-the-ear headphones. CMF has been a budget sub-brand for Nothing until…

On Monday, Microsoft announced that its Edge browser achieved a global First Contentful Paint (FCP) under 300 milliseconds (ms)—a core benchmark that measures how quickly a browser visually loads its user interface (UI). While FCP isn’t a full load time, it enhances perceived speed significantly, slashing UI delays and keeping site visitors on web pages longer.The latest upgrade builds on momentum from Edge 132, released in February of this year. That update delivered a 40% speed boost across features like Downloads, Drop, History, and InPrivate tabs by adopting WebUI 2.0, a leaner, markup-first architecture. Microsoft minimized JavaScript bundle sizes and…

If your broadband speeds aren’t up to scratch, it might be worth checking how old your router is.Dave Snelling Technology Editor12:02, 03 Nov 2025Updated 12:02, 03 Nov 2025UK broadband alert(Image: GETTY)It’s no secret that we crave faster broadband speeds. Having a decent internet connection is now vital for the millions of us who work from home, download games onto consoles and stream endless movies via Netflix and Disney+. Of course, you can’t physically change the speeds coming in through the walls, as this is determined by how good your Internet Service Provider’s (ISPs) technology is and how much you are…

The FCC is moving to significantly enhance U.S. cybersecurity by suggesting new regulations that would prohibit Chinese equipment in undersea internet cables. The submarine cables, which account for 99% of worldwide internet traffic, are critical to both national security and the world economy.It should be noted that the agency wanted to restrict the power of foreign adversaries over America’s digital infrastructure.New Regulations to Address National Security Threats ANDER GILLENEA/AFP via Getty Images In a press release, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr addressed that banning Chinese technology in undersea cables is critical to avoid “an unacceptable risk to the national security of…

Apple has just released iOS 26.1 which includes 9 big changes for your iPhone.Dave Snelling Technology Editor08:04, 04 Nov 2025Updated 08:17, 04 Nov 2025Apple iOS 26(Image: APPLE)If you own an iPhone, you might want to check your settings this morning. Apple has just released its latest operating system upgrade, and it’s a sizeable update that inlcudes 9 major changes. The upgrade is called iOS 26.1 and it’s available to download right now. All you need to do is head to General > Settings > Software Update and you should see this new option ready to install.So what’s new in iOS…

Giffgaff is knocking hundreds off the iPhone 17, Galaxy S25 and Pixel 10 phones in its first round of Black Friday 2025 dealsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreApple, Samsung and Google phones are up to £500 off for Black Friday.(Image: )We’re just a few weeks away from Black Friday 2025, but some retailers are starting early. One such brand is giffgaff, which has just unveiled its first round of Black Friday deals on Apple, Samsung and Google smartphones.Among the deals are price cuts on the new iPhone…

Motorola has just announced the release of its new edge 70 phone which features an “impossibly thin” design.Dave Snelling Technology Editor08:36, 05 Nov 2025Moto Edge 70(Image: MOTOROLA)We’ve seen plus-sized phones, mini phones and foldable phones, now it’s the turn of the super skinny smartphone. Samsung started the trend earlier this year with the launch of its sleek device called the Galaxy S25 Edge.Apple then followed with the grand unveiling of its ludicrously thin iPhone Air, which, despite coming packed with smart features and impressive performance, measures in at just 5.5mm thick. That’s 0.3mm skinnier than the S25 Edge.Now, the team…

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service saw a rare global outage on Thursday, July 24, disrupting about six million customers in over 120 countries and territories. It happened just a day after Starlink went live with text and location-sharing support.The outage started at about 4 p.m. ET and continued for about three hours. The disruption affected residential customers, businesses, and remote users who depend on Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellite constellation for their internet connections.What’s the Root Cause of the Starlink Outage Evgeny Opanasenko/Unsplash As of 7 p.m. ET, Starlink announced on X that service had “mostly recovered.” According to Digital Trends,…