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.


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


As 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 ISPsA 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?

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 youElectronic 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.

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?UK broadband speeds may be improving, but so are the average upload and download speeds in other countries around the world
Read : UK broadband speeds versus the world – how are we performing?With Bitcoin spiking in value and even Presidents launching their own currencies, the cryptocurrency gold rush is gathering pace
Read : Is the cryptocurrency gold rush going to last?From data harvesting to monopoly concerns, the world’s leading search engine has never been so divisive – so can we still trust Google as a brand?
Read : Can we still trust Google?Mid-contract price increases haven’t been banned, but they are being more tightly regulated. Here’s what you need to know.
Read : Broadband mid-contract price increases – what’s changed?We’re only five years from the promise of universal superfast broadband, but how realistic is this pledge?
Read : Will universal superfast broadband be here by 2030?Cyberattacks became more prevalent than ever in 2024. We explain how to stay safe in 2025.
Read : Is 2025 going to be a year of cyberattacks?Broadband on tap might sound far-fetched, but it’s literally happening after a successful trial on Orkney
Read : Broadband on tap? It’s already happening in Scotland…Why are we increasingly using our high-speed broadband connections for 50-year-old retro gaming experiences?
Read : What’s behind the explosion in retro gaming?
