Is the end nigh for social media?
Two landmark court verdicts in America have called into question the business model of today’s social media platforms


Two landmark court verdicts in America have called into question the business model of today’s social media platforms


Despite a wealth of device manufacturers and a variety of operating systems, Apple hardware remains a distinct breed
Read: How much Apple hardware is available in the UK?Searching without Google might have seemed unthinkable a decade ago, but the internet is changing very quickly.
Read: Are we moving into a post-Google search world?ISP complaints are an inevitable part of broadband services, but some companies attract more criticism than others
Read: The ISPs we couldn’t help complaining about in 2025There’s yet another streaming service coming to the UK in the form of HBO Max, but is it worth subscribing to?
Read: What can we expect from HBO Max – the UK’s newest streaming service?Broadband cable theft brings outages and disruption to affected communities.

Recent years have seen swathes of ISPs going out of business, but what does this mean for consumers?
Read: Why are so many ISPs going out of business?Broadband price rises are on the horizon, but there are ways to keep your monthly bills down
Read: Broadband prices are increasing in April… here’s what you can doThe new Cyber Resilience Bill aims to minimise cyberattacks – but what does it mean for you?
Read: What does the new Cyber Resilience Bill mean for consumers?After a tumultuous 2025, cryptocurrencies are looking uniquely vulnerable as 2026 dawns.
Read: Is 2026 the year when cryptocurrencies fail?The Sora video platform may sound innovative, but it may be the first sign of a downward spiral gathering pace.

The UK broadband sector recently passed a significant milestone, with Openreach fibre broadband more widely available than ever before.
Read: Twenty million homes now have Openreach full-fibre broadbandStreaming service venues are the streaming age’s theme parks – but are they worth visiting?
Read: The strange new world of streaming service venuesAs consumers, should we be concerned about the looming prospect of an AI bubble bursting?
Read: What happens if the AI bubble bursts?It’s been a year since one-touch switching arrived in the UK – but how does it benefit you?
Read: How one-touch switching has transformed the way we change ISPsAs streaming services tighten their grip on the nation’s viewing habits, terrestrial TV seems more endangered than ever.
Read: Streaming services set to kill terrestrial TV within a decadeA survey has claimed the majority of UK broadband customers are out of contract, despite the costs this incurs.
Read: Are 60 per cent of UK broadband customers really out of contract?New regulations surrounding internet access in the UK are pushing users to ask, is location spoofing via VPN safe?
Read: VPN location spoofing is on the rise… is it safe?With traditional advertising in decline, shoppable TV looks compelling to advertisers – but will it interest consumers?
Read: Is shoppable TV the future, or a fad?Age verification laws are here, but they bring considerable risks for questionable reward.
Read: Will age verification laws really stop young people watching adult content online?WiFi street hubs are the latest attempt at offering seamless data connectivity in our towns and cities.
Read: WiFi Street Hubs – coming soon to a high street near youWe examine where broadband providers are failing on customer service, based on a review by the industry regulator.
Read: OFCOM report highlights broadband customer service failingsElectronic waste is generated in huge quantities each year, but we rarely consider what happens to it after we dispose of it.
Read: What really happens to our electronic waste?USB-C cables have finally won the battle for supremacy in a congested market. Here’s why it matters to consumers.
Read: Why you won’t be able to escape USB-C cables any longerHalf a century on from the company’s launch, Microsoft products continue to drive the world’s economy and consumer technology.
Read: How 50 years of Microsoft has changed the world…A newly published list of the best and worst ISPs might help you decide which company to entrust your broadband connection to
Read: The best and worst ISPs of 2025 are crownedIt's the end of ADSL broadband in the UK - what will it mean for people still trapped on sluggish internet connections?
Read: The ADSL switch-off is coming… are you ready?
