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


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


Two landmark court verdicts in America have called into question the business model of today’s social media platforms
Read: Is the end nigh for social media?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?Trust in the internet is declining, and it’s up to individuals to rebalance their use of online services
Read: Has the UK lost trust in the internet?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?

Broadband cable theft brings outages and disruption to affected communities.
Read: Broadband cable theft is on the rise in the UKRecent 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?Why are data centres being built all over the country? And what is the cost?
Read: New data centres springing up around the UKThe 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.

The Sora video platform may sound innovative, but it may be the first sign of a downward spiral gathering pace.
Read: Is Sora the beginning of the end for social media?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 broadbandThe Online Safety Act is only a few months old, but it’s already disrupting the internet in unforeseen ways.
Read: The ongoing repercussions of the Online Safety ActAs 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 crowned
