Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missed delivery targets
Royal Mail faces substantial financial penalty after failing to meet first and second class delivery targets for 2023-24, marking the third consecutive year of service failures.
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Need Sniper Vision To Spot Hidden Animal In Illusion
A challenging new brain teaser is leaving Brits baffled as they attempt to spot the camouflaged creature hidden in plain sight. Can you beat the average time of 60 seconds?
Capita cyber attack exposes sensitive data in major breach
Outsourcing giant Capita faces mounting scrutiny as hackers access pension data and personal information, raising serious questions about cybersecurity in government contracting.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missing delivery targets
Royal Mail faces massive £5.6 million penalty after regulator Ofcom finds the postal service missed first and second class delivery targets for 2022-23, affecting millions of customers across the UK.
UK Streaming Wars: How to Slash Your TV Bill
British viewers are fighting back against rising streaming costs by mastering the art of service-hopping between Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and more. Discover the secret deals and strategic approaches that could save households hundreds of pounds annu
iPhone Air Review: Too Thin For Its Own Good?
Apple's revolutionary iPhone Air redefines smartphone design with its impossibly thin profile, but our in-depth review reveals the surprising compromises made in pursuit of ultimate slimness.
Students fear AI is eroding their learning abilities
New research reveals UK students are increasingly concerned that artificial intelligence tools are damaging their fundamental study skills and critical thinking capabilities.
Digital ID: How Denmark & Estonia Beat Privacy Fears
While Britain grapples with digital identity debates, Scandinavian and Baltic nations have created seamless, secure systems that balance convenience with privacy protection.
The Air Fryer Mistake Costing You Money
Experts reveal why you should never overcrowd your air fryer basket and how this common error impacts cooking results and energy efficiency.
Wife jailed for poisoning husband after AI chatbot advice
A US woman has been sentenced to prison after using poison on her husband, claiming she was following advice from an AI chatbot. The disturbing case raises questions about technology's role in criminal behaviour.
US intensifies social media screening for visa applicants
The US State Department confirms enhanced screening of social media accounts for visa applicants, raising concerns about free speech and privacy rights as Charlie Kirk's organisation faces investigation.
Big Tech's Orwellian AI Doublespeak Exposed
Tech giants are using deliberately misleading language about AI safety to bypass democratic oversight and accelerate deployment of potentially dangerous systems, warns leading AI expert.
ChatGPT blocks mental health and erotica content
OpenAI introduces new restrictions on ChatGPT, blocking content related to mental health crises, erotica, and self-harm in a major policy shift affecting UK users.
OpenAI to allow adult content in ChatGPT with safeguards
OpenAI announces plans to allow sexually explicit material in ChatGPT under new safeguards, marking a significant departure from previous content restrictions.
UK Teens Struggle to Spot AI Fake Content
Groundbreaking research exposes critical gap in digital literacy as over half of secondary students struggle to identify AI-generated misinformation, raising alarms about online safety.
ChatGPT's erotic update sparks user mockery and concern
OpenAI's latest ChatGPT update has triggered widespread mockery as users report the AI chatbot now offers to generate erotic content, marking a dramatic departure from its previous restrictions.
Global Instagram outage leaves millions locked out
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and disrupting content creators and businesses. The service failure sparked widespread complaints across social media platforms as users reported login iss
Inside The Independent's VPN Testing Methodology
Discover the meticulous methodology behind The Independent's VPN testing process - from speed analysis to security protocols and real-world performance assessments.
London's Viral Banana Debate Divides Social Media
A heated debate over banana eating etiquette has taken social media by storm, revealing surprising regional divides across London and sparking nationwide discussion about British food habits.
Starlink Satellites Falling From Orbit In Alarming Numbers
SpaceX's Starlink constellation is experiencing unexpected satellite failures as hundreds of spacecraft lose altitude and burn up in Earth's atmosphere, raising concerns about space debris and orbital safety.
Google Pixel Watch Hits Record Low Price in Amazon Sale
Smartwatch shoppers alert! The premium Google Pixel Watch has received a massive price cut on Amazon, dropping to its most affordable price yet. Don't miss this limited-time opportunity to grab Google's flagship wearable at an unbelievable discount.
ChatGPT Upgrade Generates More Harmful Content, Tests Find
Independent safety tests show OpenAI's latest ChatGPT model is generating significantly more dangerous content than previous versions, raising serious concerns about AI safety protocols.
ChatGPT erotica ban lifted in policy reversal
OpenAI quietly removes ban on AI-generated erotica and sexual content, sparking debate about mental health safeguards and AI regulation in the UK tech sector.
Xbox Handheld: Microsoft's Portable Gaming Revolution
Discover how Microsoft's rumoured Xbox handheld could transform portable gaming, challenging established players like Steam Deck and ROG Ally with Xbox ecosystem integration.
UK Cyber Defences on High Alert Amid Unprecedented Threats
Britain's National Cyber Security Centre issues stark warning as sophisticated hacking campaigns target critical infrastructure and major organisations across the UK.
Instagram Enforces PG-13 Restrictions for Teen Accounts
Meta announces sweeping changes to Instagram's content policies, automatically restricting teen accounts from sensitive material in major safety overhaul.
ARC Raiders: New Maps, Monsters & Gameplay Revealed
Embark Studios reveals exciting new details about ARC Raiders including expansive maps, terrifying robotic enemies, and dynamic gameplay mechanics in this highly anticipated free-to-play shooter.
Wonder Mum App Faces DC Comics Legal Challenge
A French parenting app's rapid success has triggered a major trademark dispute with entertainment giant DC Comics, owner of the Wonder Woman franchise, in a battle over the 'Wonder Mum' name.
30 Iconic 90s Items That Defined a Generation
Take a nostalgic trip back to the radical 90s with our definitive countdown of the era's most memorable items that shaped youth culture and defined a decade of innovation.
Why coupled friends won't set singles up
Fed-up singles across Britain are calling out their partnered friends for refusing to play matchmaker, sparking debate about modern dating etiquette and friendship responsibilities.
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