Behavioural biometrics: transforming online security
The latest advance in the war against identity theft and fraud will change how we identify ourselves online.
Read: Behavioural biometrics: transforming online securityThe latest advance in the war against identity theft and fraud will change how we identify ourselves online.
Read: Behavioural biometrics: transforming online securityThe long-awaited Online Security Bill could significantly affect domestic internet use. We consider some of its key proposals.
Read: The Online Security Bill is coming… what does it mean for you?The link with below-par broadband might not seem obvious, but it’s causing concern at the highest levels of Government
Read: Slow broadband is leading to rural depopulationAs landlines are supplanted by newer fibre optic technology, this older connectivity is being dismantled and disposed of.
Read: What’s happening to Britain’s old copper phone lines?As a second pandemic-dominated year draws to a close, we review the UK broadband industry in 2021
Read: BroadbandDeals.co.uk 2021 ReviewTwo-factor authentication might be an inconvenience, but it’s also a frontline weapon against fraud and cybercrime
Read: Compulsory two-factor authentication now the normOur sluggish home broadband is often lamented, but the UK actually offers comparatively okay-ish average speeds.
Read: How does UK broadband speed compare globally in 2021?The emergence of 6GHz WiFi could significantly improve home broadband connections, though it’s important to understand why that’s necessary
Read: Coming soon to a router near you: the evolution of 6GHz WiFiHow fast is UK broadband? It’s a question many people ask, especially in an international context, but the answer is far from clear-cut
Read: How fast is UK broadband these days?The history of broadband is fascinating, but it’s also littered with technological dead-ends and lessons for today’s consumers
Read: A brief history of British broadbandThere are some surprisingly common reasons for complaining to your ISP, but these reasons vary from one provider to the next
Read: Most common broadband complaints revealedThe very earliest websites illustrate how much the internet has changed since the mid-1980s
Read: Broadband history: what were the first websites ever launched?Free gigabit broadband has once again been flagged up as a political aim, but how would nationalising the UK’s telecommunications sector actually work?
Read: Who would pay for free full fibre broadband?The rollout of ultra high speed infrastructure has been beset by obstacles, and we're lagging behind our neighbours
Read: National full-fibre broadband could improve the UK’s standingOnce a humble blogging platform, now Wordpress websites are found throughout the world, from blue-chip brands to startups and hobby sites.
Read: WordPress has been used to build 40 per cent of the world’s websitesThe latest Ofcom league tables on UK ISP complaints has just been published, revealing which telecoms and pay TV providers are underperforming
Read: Revealed: the most complained about broadband providersOnline telly will soon see the end of satellite dishes and aerials mounted to the walls and chimneys of homes across the UK
Read: Broadband TV set to replace cable, satellite and terrestrial servicesThe web has been responsible for the premature demise of many established products and services, creating obsolete technology almost overnight
Read: Ten technologies killed off by the internetDigital twins have become a leading technology in reducing waste, improving efficiency and moving societies towards net-zero targets
Read: Digital twins: game-changing tech you’ve never heard ofResearch suggests many consumers don’t trust the 'IoT', but are there reasons to be fearful?
Read: Who’s afraid of the Internet of Things?The Government’s latest attempt to level up the online playing field is here
Read: Project Gigabit: government set to upgrade regions with slow broadbandThe link between broadband and house prices may not seem immediately obvious, but its relevance has been proven time and again
Read: Broadband access replaces organic supermarkets in house buyers prioritiesTech and insomnia make unfortunate bedfellows, but there are new solutions which can help to ensure your sleep is less disturbed in future
Read: Technology may have the solutions to a good night’s sleepNew homes with ultrafast broadband are becoming increasingly common, but you can’t take high-speed connectivity for granted
Read: Many new build homes still missing full-fibre connectivityFor many people, 4G wireless broadband provides a lifeline to the internet, but the rollout of 5G might herald its demise
Read: 4G wireless broadband – is the end nigh?Multi-gigabit broadband might seem outlandish to people still reliant on ADSL connections, but achievable data transfer speeds are increasing all the time.
Read: Multi-gigabit broadband – is it on the horizon?Quantum computing potential extends beyond simply processing things faster, offering scope to create entire new consumer services and product offerings
Read: Is quantum computing about to change the world?The arguments for and against free speech are both compelling in isolation, so how tolerant should we be of intolerant comments?
Read: Free speech online: For & AgainstThere’s a growing debate around the topic of should broadband be freely provided to every UK household, regardless of income or need
Read: Should broadband be free to all?Data breaches are one of the modern age’s greatest safety and security threats, but stopping them is almost impossible
Read: How do data breaches occur?There are homes without internet connectivity across the UK, for reasons ranging from fear and distrust to poverty and chaotic lifestyles
Read: How many people in the UK don’t use the internet?Ofcom complaints about ISPs rose last year as we became more reliant on internet connectivity than ever before
Read: Most complained about Broadband providers revealedThe concept of broadband labelling could simplify the market, bringing regulation similar to other consumer products to internet access
Read: Is it time to introduce broadband labelling?We consider whether there’s a minimum number of broadband providers necessary to ensure a competitive broadband market in the UK.
Read: How many ISPs does the UK need to be truly competitive?Despite improvements, broadband routers continue to struggle with whole-home coverage – but tri-band routers could be the solution
Read: Tri-band routers to banish patchy wifiA blended working model is likely to be adopted by many employers, radically changing our careers
Read: Why our careers will revolve around the three Hs in futureThe established order of major ISPs is increasingly being challenged by micro-broadband companies with their own infrastructure and hardware
Read: The rise of the micro-broadband companiesIt might not be a name you’re familiar with, but its impact on all our lives is going to be significant.
Read: Building Digital UK is the most important Government body you’ve never heard ofDomotics is set to make the home of 2040 feel very different from the home of 2021, as automation evolves into every aspect of our lives
Read: Why domotics will transform our lives, homes and citiesPrice spikes contrast against an increasingly uncertain future for the ubiquitous cryptocurrency
Read: What’s going on with Bitcoin?Bust-ups over the internet have intensified during a year of lockdowns and unprecedented restrictions on personal freedom.
Read: How broadband became the UK’s most common argumentGoogle's Project Loon was a brave – if ultimately doomed – attempt to show how broadband can be distributed from the skies
Read: What the cancellation of Google’s Project Loon means for broadbandMajor ISP has pledged to create 50 jobs to help young people.
Read: TalkTalk creates jobs for young people affected by pandemic.The Scottish Government's R100 broadband scheme promised to transform Scotland’s internet access, but this flagship manifesto pledge hasn’t been met
Read: What’s gone wrong with the Scottish Government’s R100 broadband scheme?EHF bands are the secret weapon underpinning the future of wireless communications, as our homes become ever more reliant on connectivity
Read: Why EHF bands could revolutionise wireless data transfersFuture smart homes are likely to adopt ever-increasing amounts of automation to simplify our lives – when the technology works, at least
Read: The future of homes is automationISP complaints in 2020 were more likely to be made about some companies than others. What does the available data tell us about likely trends in 2021?
Read: The Broadband providers most likely to make you complain in 2021