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New legislation addresses issues obtaining fibre broadband in leasehold properties

There are challenges surrounding getting broadband in leasehold properties, which new legislation aims to address

What does the social media ban on under-16s mean for you?

A social media ban for children is looking inevitable in the UK, but what will it mean in practice?

How AI could help criminals to steal personal data

The latest AI models could be used to steal personal data on a global scale, but there are smaller risks as well.

In-flight connectivity is changing: here’s how

The industries set to gain or lose the most from AI’s impact

AI’s impact on industries will be more profound – and existential – in some sectors than in others

How the UK is leading the world in abolishing passwords

The UK is further towards abolishing passwords online than any other country – but why, and how?

What does the future hold for the BBC?

The future of the BBC is once again in question, as a series of controversies cast a shadow over its Royal Charter renewal

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

How much Apple hardware is available in the UK?

Despite a wealth of device manufacturers and a variety of operating systems, Apple hardware remains a distinct breed

Are we moving into a post-Google search world?

Has the UK lost trust in the internet?

Trust in the internet is declining, and it’s up to individuals to rebalance their use of online services

The ISPs we couldn’t help complaining about in 2025

ISP complaints are an inevitable part of broadband services, but some companies attract more criticism than others

What can we expect from HBO Max – the UK’s newest streaming service?

There’s yet another streaming service coming to the UK in the form of HBO Max, but is it worth subscribing to?

Broadband cable theft is on the rise in the UK

Broadband cable theft brings outages and disruption to affected communities.

Why are so many ISPs going out of business?

Recent years have seen swathes of ISPs going out of business, but what does this mean for consumers?

Broadband prices are increasing in April… here’s what you can do

New data centres springing up around the UK

Why are data centres being built all over the country? And what is the cost?

What does the new Cyber Resilience Bill mean for consumers?

The new Cyber Resilience Bill aims to minimise cyberattacks – but what does it mean for you?

Is 2026 the year when cryptocurrencies fail?

After a tumultuous 2025, cryptocurrencies are looking uniquely vulnerable as 2026 dawns.

Is Sora the beginning of the end for social media?

The Sora video platform may sound innovative, but it may be the first sign of a downward spiral gathering pace.

Twenty million homes now have Openreach full-fibre broadband

The UK broadband sector recently passed a significant milestone, with Openreach fibre broadband more widely available than ever before.

The strange new world of streaming service venues

Streaming service venues are the streaming age’s theme parks – but are they worth visiting?

The ongoing repercussions of the Online Safety Act

The Online Safety Act is only a few months old, but it’s already disrupting the internet in unforeseen ways.

What happens if the AI bubble bursts?

As consumers, should we be concerned about the looming prospect of an AI bubble bursting?

How one-touch switching has transformed the way we change ISPs

It’s been a year since one-touch switching arrived in the UK – but how does it benefit you?

Streaming services set to kill terrestrial TV within a decade

As streaming services tighten their grip on the nation’s viewing habits, terrestrial TV seems more endangered than ever.

Are 60 per cent of UK broadband customers really out of contract?

A survey has claimed the majority of UK broadband customers are out of contract, despite the costs this incurs.

VPN location spoofing is on the rise… is it safe?

New regulations surrounding internet access in the UK are pushing users to ask, is location spoofing via VPN safe?

Is shoppable TV the future, or a fad?

With traditional advertising in decline, shoppable TV looks compelling to advertisers – but will it interest consumers?

Will age verification laws really stop young people watching adult content online?

Age verification laws are here, but they bring considerable risks for questionable reward.

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