WhatsApp unveils five major call upgrades coming to UK
WhatsApp is rolling out five new features for voice and video calls, including Web Calling, Call Transfer, Waiting Room, QuickHD, and Noise Suppression, all coming to the UK soon.
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Android warning: check push notification settings now
NordVPN reveals a large-scale criminal operation using fake ads on Facebook and Instagram to trick Android users into gambling scams via push notifications.
Research Suggests Focus Apps May Not Boost Productivity
Research shows focus apps like Focus Friend may not boost productivity; simple strategies like grayscale mode are more effective.
Claude AI Chats Were Publicly Available on Google
Hundreds of conversations between users and the AI chatbot Claude were discoverable via Google, raising privacy concerns. The chats included sensitive topics.
Are You Dead App Goes Global, Tops UK Charts
Morbid safety app Are You Dead? tops charts in China and globally, including UK, offering daily check-in for isolated individuals.
PS5 owners plan week-long blackout over digital future
Thousands of PS5 gamers are set to boycott Sony for a week in August, protesting the company's plan to stop releasing games on physical discs from January 2028.
Study Reveals Majority of Smartphone Apps Share User Data Without Consent
Study finds 73% of Android and 47% of iOS apps leak personal data to third parties, raising privacy concerns.
iPhone Users Warned to Install Security Update Before Banking
Apple released iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 with critical security fixes. Users should install before using banking, shopping or travel apps that store personal data.
Ryanair warns: We will not wait for EU airport queues
Ryanair warns passengers they will not wait for anyone stuck in EU airport queues this summer due to the new Entry Exit System causing delays.
Russia Attempts to Block WhatsApp in Favour of State-Controlled App
Russia attempts to block WhatsApp, pushing users towards state-controlled app Max amid broader internet crackdown.
I’m a Celebrity Launch Marred by App Glitches
I'm a Celebrity's 2025 launch saw technical issues with its voting app, preventing many viewers from casting votes, amid complaints about a new title sequence.
Stacey Solomon reveals Amazon printer for easy home scrapbooks
Stacey Solomon shares her secret for easy scrapbooks: the Wolfang Photo Printer from Amazon, praised as brilliant and easy to use.
Far Cry spin-off cancelled, new game Kodiak in development
Ubisoft has cancelled the Far Cry extraction shooter Maverick, and a new ambitious spin-off Kodiak is in development at Vantage Studios.
Carrick bucks Premier League trend at Man Utd
Michael Carrick is building a possession-based Manchester United midfield with technical signings like Santos and Tielemans, countering the Premier League's shift toward physicality and set-pieces.
Xbox outage: thousands of gamers unable to play
Xbox suffered a major outage on July 27, 2026, with server status red across multiple services, leaving thousands unable to play games or sign in.
Australia's AusAlert test: some phones silent, others blare
Australia's first nationwide test of the new AusAlert emergency warning system saw mixed results, with some phones blaring and others silent. Minister Kristy McBain says no approach works 100%.
Xbox Down: Global Outage Hits Gamers Unable to Sign In
Gamers report a major global Xbox outage, with hundreds of UK users unable to sign in or launch games. Xbox Support acknowledges the issue.
Instagram's New Profile Banner Lets You Share Current Read
Instagram has quietly added a banner feature to profiles, allowing users to display the book they are currently reading and spark conversations with fellow book lovers.
Weight Loss App Simple Offers Major Discount To UK Users
Simple weight loss app offers 60% off to UK users with code REACH60, using AI-guided intermittent fasting. One user lost 3st 1lb in 8 months.
Spotify Suffers Major Global Outage Affecting Thousands in UK
Spotify experienced a major global outage on Friday, with over 21,000 UK users affected. The app, website and audio streaming were all impacted.
Future Fitness App Review: Could This Personal Trainer in Your Pocket Be Worth £150 a Month?
Honest review of Future Fitness app: real personal trainers, custom workouts, accountability at $199/month. User says it's the only app that worked.
UK Tourists Urged to Check Insurance as Wildfires Rage
British tourists are urged to check travel insurance as wildfires force 200,000 evacuations in Spain and France. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband advises following local and FCDO guidance.
Five Horrendous Dates That Made This Woman Swear Off Dating Apps
A London woman recounts five horrific dating app encounters, including a man screaming at his mother for rent, a date more excited by the city, and friends' tales of MI5 claims and chastity belt nudes.
SPFL Rules Change: 15-Year-Olds Eligible for League Matches
SPFL will allow 15-year-olds to play in league matches, expanding from cup competitions, to combat talent drain to English Premier League clubs.
Can Netflix Survive the End of the Binge-Watch Era?
Netflix, the streaming pioneer that transformed TV with binge-watching, faces slowing growth, audience declines, and competition from YouTube, raising questions about its future.
PSN down on Friday, Sony silent, fans furious
PlayStation Network went down on Friday afternoon, affecting online services, the PlayStation Store, and the Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls beta, with Sony yet to comment.
PSN outage hits thousands of gamers globally
Thousands of PlayStation users in the UK, US and Europe were unable to sign in or play digital games after a major PSN outage on 24 July 2026.
PSN Down: Thousands of UK Users Report Issues
Thousands of UK PlayStation users reported problems accessing the PlayStation Network on Friday, with over 6,000 reports logged by Downdetector shortly after midday.
Amazon Prime adds free streaming video games via Luna
Amazon has integrated its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video, allowing Prime members to stream over 100 games at no extra cost, starting in the UK and US on Fire TVs.
Playstation Down: Thousands of UK Gamers Report Outage
Thousands of UK gamers report Playstation outage, unable to connect to servers or access digital games. Over 5,000 issues logged on Downdetector.
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