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Gen Z Clueless About Dial-Up Internet & Yellow Pages
A new survey reveals Generation Z's complete unfamiliarity with dial-up internet, Yellow Pages and other technological relics that defined millennial childhoods, highlighting the astonishing pace of digital evolution.
MPs demand digital IDs for children in online safety crackdown
A landmark parliamentary report calls for mandatory digital IDs for under-18s and holding tech giants legally accountable for online safety in sweeping internet reforms.
100+ financial firms move operations abroad post-Brexit
Exclusive: Britain's financial watchdog reveals over 100 companies have moved operations overseas following Brexit, with Dublin and Luxembourg emerging as top destinations for relocating City firms.
Vodafone Broadband Outage Hits Thousands Across UK
Vodafone broadband customers across the UK are experiencing widespread internet outages, with thousands reporting connection failures and service disruptions.
Google faces UK regulatory overhaul after watchdog decision
The UK's competition watchdog has designated Google with special status, potentially forcing significant changes to how the tech giant operates its search engine for British users.
Bank of England warns Google, Microsoft over AI risks
The Bank of England issues stark warning to Silicon Valley giants over 'black box' AI systems threatening financial stability. Governor Andrew Bailey demands urgent transparency improvements.
Afghanistan internet restored after 3-day blackout
After a devastating three-day nationwide internet blackout, Afghanistan's digital lifeline has been restored. The Taliban's surprise shutdown sparked international condemnation and crippled daily life across the country.
Taliban enforces nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime is systematically dismantling Afghanistan's digital infrastructure, imposing nationwide internet restrictions that isolate citizens and cripple the economy in what experts call digital repression.
Afghanistan Internet Blackout: Taliban Imposes Digital Crackdown
Afghanistan faces nationwide internet blackout as Taliban imposes sweeping restrictions on digital communications, raising alarm about human rights and information control.
Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connectivity, isolating 40 million people from the world in what experts call one of the most severe digital crackdowns in modern history.
Ofcom Enforces Online Safety Act on Porn Sites
UK regulator Ofcom launches a major campaign to ensure pornography websites comply with the new Online Safety Act, enforcing strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content.
Nick Clegg's Plan to 'Save the Internet': Savvy or Spin?
Meta President Nick Clegg's new book, 'How to Save the Internet', sparks fierce debate. This review dissects his controversial defence of Big Tech and explores the urgent fight for the web's future.
Australia Enforces Digital ID Checks for Porn Sites
Australia pioneers a radical online safety law, enforcing strict digital ID checks for pornography access. The move ignites fierce debate on privacy, effectiveness, and the future of internet regulation worldwide.
UK's New War on Online Child Abuse Sparks Privacy Row
Home Secretary unveils groundbreaking legislation forcing tech giants to scan for child sexual abuse material, sparking fierce privacy debate.
AI's Web Takeover: ChatGPT Output Could Dwarf Human Text
Sam Altman refutes claims that AI is flooding the web with synthetic content, but new research reveals ChatGPT alone could generate a staggering fraction of all digital text.
Essential Back to School Online Safety Rules for UK Parents
As children return to classrooms, experts reveal crucial online safety tips and the vital digital rules parents must enforce to protect kids from cyber threats, screen addiction, and harmful content.
Ofcom probes 4chan and Kiwi Farms under Online Safety Act
Ofcom launches its first investigations under the UK's landmark Online Safety Act, targeting controversial platforms 4chan and Kiwi Farms for potentially facilitating illegal content.
French Streamer Dies in Live Broadcast After Extreme Challenge
Shock as French online personality known for extreme stunts dies during live broadcast following a dangerous 10-day challenge involving sleep deprivation and ingestion of harmful substances, sparking urgent calls for platform regulation.
AOL Ends Dial-Up Internet Service After 30 Years
AOL is officially discontinuing its iconic dial-up internet service, marking the end of a pioneering chapter in digital history. Find out what this means for remaining users.
AOL’s Dial-Up Internet: Still Alive in 2025?
Despite the dominance of broadband and fibre, AOL’s dial-up internet service persists, catering to a niche audience. Discover who still uses it and why.
Wikipedia challenges Online Safety Act in High Court
Wikipedia's parent organisation has launched a legal challenge against the UK's Online Safety Act, arguing it threatens freedom of expression and could impose 'unacceptable censorship' on the internet.
UK's worst broadband areas officially confirmed
New data reveals the UK's worst broadband spots, with rural areas suffering the most. Find out if your location makes the cut for sluggish speeds.
Online Safety Act: Free speech threat or necessary protection?
The UK's Online Safety Act has sparked debate over digital ID requirements, raising concerns about privacy and free speech while aiming to protect users from harmful content.
Online Safety Act: Where Politics Fails
A critical look at how political factions are misjudging the implications of the UK's Online Safety Act, risking freedoms and failing to address real digital harms.
UK Online Safety Law drives 5M daily age checks, VPN surge
The UK's new Online Safety Act has led to a surge in age verification checks and a dramatic rise in VPN usage as users seek to bypass restrictions.
BT Openreach Outage Disrupts UK Broadband
A major BT Openreach outage has left thousands of Brits without internet, sparking frustration and disruption. Here's what we know so far.
Global Starlink outage sparks chaos
Thousands of users worldwide report Starlink outages, leaving businesses and remote workers in turmoil. Elon Musk's satellite internet service faces criticism amid growing frustration.
Minister apologises for failing to protect kids online
A government minister has issued a public apology after a damning report revealed a generation of UK children were exposed to harmful online material due to regulatory failures.
Starlink outage causes global internet disruption
A widespread Starlink outage has left millions without internet access, raising questions about the reliability of Elon Musk's satellite service.
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