Stroke Victim's 999 Crisis in BT Digital Switchover

A 75-year-old stroke sufferer from Horsehay, Shropshire, was left unable to call 999 for two weeks after his BT landline was cut off during a digital upgrade, highlighting concerns for vulnerable residents.

Pornhub Blocks New UK Users Over Age Checks

Pornhub will restrict access for new UK users from February 2, allowing only existing account holders, following a 77% traffic drop due to Online Safety Act age verification requirements.

BA App Glitch Wipes Customer Avios Points

British Airways customers report major app malfunction causing login failures and disappearance of Avios loyalty points, with issues persisting for weeks despite troubleshooting attempts.

Government Consults on Under-16 Social Media Ban

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has launched a consultation exploring a potential social media ban for under-16s, responding to a petition with over 70,000 signatures.

Apple AirTag 4-Pack Price Cut at Amazon UK

Apple's AirTag 4-pack has received a significant discount on Amazon UK, now priced at just £69.99, offering a cost-effective solution for iPhone users to track lost items with precision.

BBC iPlayer to Track TV Licence Evaders

The BBC is reportedly developing methods to use iPlayer account data to identify households that haven't paid the £174.50 annual TV licence fee, potentially linking 40 million accounts to addresses.

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15

French lawmakers have passed legislation prohibiting social media access for children under 15, with President Macron championing the measure as protection against algorithmic influence.

Just Eat AI Assistant Tackles Menu Anxiety

Just Eat introduces an AI voice assistant in its UK app to help customers overcome choice overload by providing personalised food recommendations through conversational interaction.

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