FlyDubai co-pilot accused of axe attack studied in UK
The FlyDubai co-pilot accused of stabbing the captain with an axe studied at a UK university and had been banned by Oman on security grounds.
Category : Internet
Spotify outage: Thousands unable to listen to music
Thousands of Spotify users are reporting problems accessing the music streaming service as a major outage hits the platform, with around 3,000 reports submitted to Downdetector by 3pm today.
UK homes urged to follow 8 simple Wi-Fi rules to fix broadband
Ofcom has issued new advice for UK households to improve slow Wi-Fi. Simple changes like moving the router, keeping it updated, and rebooting can help boost your connection.
Sky TV adds JioHotstar with 160,000 hours of new content
Sky launches JioHotstar on Sky Q, Glass and Stream, adding 160,000 hours of Asian content, shows and movies for UK viewers.
WhatsApp down: Meta apps crash for thousands of users
Thousands of users report issues across Meta apps, including WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, with over 17,000 Facebook problems logged on Downdetector.
Apple Pay down: Hundreds report iPhone payment outage
Apple Pay is down, with nearly 300 reports on DownDetector. Over 40% struggle with payments, 35% face purchase issues.
Which? warns smartphone users over rogue apps in hacking surge
Which? experts say most hacked phone cases it handles trace back to a dodgy app, which can bombard users with ads or take over the device.
Guardian App Offers Better Way to Experience News
The Guardian app provides a better way to experience the news, with personalized features and offline reading. Discover how to enhance your news consumption.
Solar security camera cheaper than Ring Doorbell
Amazon cuts the Septekon 2K Solar Security Camera to £44.99, undercutting Ring's doorbell. Shoppers praise its solar panel, image quality and easy setup.
Broadband now bigger factor than schools for UK home movers
45% of home movers rank broadband among top considerations, versus 26% for local schools, new research finds.
Household item may be the reason why your Wi-Fi is slow
Money Saving Expert says clearing the area around your router and moving certain household items can boost Wi-Fi speeds and fix slow broadband.
Carlos Baleba joins Manchester United in £65m deal
Manchester United have signed Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £65m plus £5m in add-ons, with the midfielder calling it 'an incredible feeling' to join his dream club.
Woman stranded as UK eVisa confuses her with twin sister
A British resident was stranded in Spain when the Home Office's digital eVisa system linked her settled status to her identical twin, preventing her return. Nidia Webb was denied boarding when she tried to return from holiday.
Scottish train station that made Wikipedia history
Jordanhill railway station in Glasgow became the subject of Wikipedia's one millionth English article in 2006, a milestone now marked by a plaque on platform one.
UK cinemas ban Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
UK cinemas are banning or restricting Meta smart glasses amid concerns over film piracy and privacy, coordinated by the UK Cinema Association.
Wattpad denies smut ban after Gen Z panic over updated guidelines
Wattpad has clarified that its content policies have not changed, despite user fears that sexually explicit 'smut' stories were being banned after the platform updated its terms of use.
Simple router check could boost broadband speeds tonight
Slow Wi-Fi? BT says simple checks like repositioning your router or disconnecting unused devices can boost speeds instantly. Peak times and device load also matter.
Australia Online Scams Surge Across Platforms
Online scams in Australia have surged, with reports of fraud on platforms like Depop, email, finance, and dating sites, according to a new analysis. Consumers lose millions annually.
Man City get Bouaddi transfer update from Lille boss
Lille manager Davide Ancelotti has issued a clear message on Ayyoub Bouaddi's future amid Manchester City interest, hoping the midfielder stays despite transfer speculation.
Ryanair passengers warned over £55 airport check-in fee mistake
Ryanair passengers who fail to check in online before arriving at the airport face a £55/€55 airport check-in fee. Experts advise printing key documents as a backup.
Rashford smiling, Sesko and De Ligt back – Man United training
Marcus Rashford trained with a smile as Benjamin Sesko and Matthijs de Ligt returned to Manchester United training ahead of the AC Milan friendly in Poland.
Australian rental platforms expose millions of lease documents, researcher warns
Digital researcher finds millions of Australian leasing documents accessible online via hyperlinks on rental platforms, posing security risks.
Claude Chat Conversations Exposed on Search Engines
Users discovered some Claude chatbot conversations were publicly searchable on Google and Bing, raising privacy concerns about shared links.
Companies House flaw exposes millions of UK businesses
A security flaw at Companies House exposed personal data of millions of UK directors. The bug has been fixed, and investigations continue.
Former incels share how they escaped the manosphere
Psychologist interviews 17 former incels to discover how they joined the manosphere and what helped them leave, highlighting the role of manfluencers and early exposure.
Older Adults ‘Too Intimidated’ to Seek Help with Online Scams, Research Warns
BT Group research finds over-65s are 'too intimidated' to seek scam help, despite high targeting rates; actress Melanie Walters shares her near-miss.
Lloyds Banking Group Reveals Data Glitch Affected Nearly 500,000 Customers
Lloyds Banking Group exposed nearly 500,000 customers' personal data in a March IT glitch, prompting regulatory reports and compensation payments.
Pensioner's Leg Amputated After Radiator Injury 'Botched' by Hospital
Pensioner John Traynor's leg amputated after radiator injury; claims hospital botched treatment, seeks apology not compensation.
Internet's creaking infrastructure threatens digital collapse, experts warn
Experts warn that the internet's creaking infrastructure is vulnerable to catastrophic collapse from weather, attacks, or software errors.
Cloudflare outage causes error messages across internet
Cloudflare global outage on Tuesday caused widespread website errors. Fix implemented, services returning to normal. No evidence of attack.
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