Users should be allowed access to pornography websites only when they prove they are over 18 years of age, a UK industry regulator said. In order to protect children from being exposed…
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Sony pushes back Xperia Z2 launch to May
Sony Xperia Z2 is facing a delay in its general release, due to some difficulties in keeping up with high demand in the UK and Europe. Sony confirmed that only customers who…
Microsoft to launch new video ad service to rival YouTube in the UK
Microsoft is prepping for a launch of its new video advertising service in the UK to rival Google’s YouTube, which commands a huge share in the segment. The process is completely automated…
Cheapest 4G smartphone EE Kestrel announced
Everything Everywhere has announced the cheapest ever pay-as-you-go 4G smartphone in the UK – EE Kestrel – for just £99. Seemingly a carbon copy of the Huawei Ascend G6, the EE Kestrel…
ISPs should give customers what they promise says consumer group Which?
After a new research report revealed that UK broadband service providers are not delivering broadband speeds and connection quality they promise their customers while signing up for the service, the consumer group…
Subaru Impreza hatchback confirmed for the UK
The Subaru Impreza will come back to UK in May with prices starting at £17,495, the Japanese car manufacturer has announced. Those looking to get an Impreza with automatic CVT transmission need…
Three caps 3G, 4G tethering for new sign-ups; makes calls to 0800 free
Leading Mobile Operator Company, Three, has announced it is putting an end to its unlimited 3G and 4G tethering offerings for all the new customers. The mobile operator has announced that all…
UK tops European broadband scorecard
Britain now has superfast broadband connections of 30Mbps or faster available to 73 percent of the population up from 60 percent in 2011, according to communications regulator Ofcom. Ofcom, claiming it to…
Samsung announces Galaxy S5 UK pre-order dates
Samsung has announced pre-order dates for its flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone which was launched earlier at the MWC 2014 in Barcelona. Galaxy S5 will be available for pre-order from Friday 28 March,…
UK ISPs ordered to block Megashare, Viooz, Watch32 and Zmovie
UK High Court has ordered all major ISPs in the UK to block access to Megashare, Viooz, Watch32 and Zmovie on copyright infringement grounds. ISPs including Sky, Virgin Media, O2, EE, BT…
South Park: The Stick of Truth debuts at top spot in UK charts
South Park: The Stick of Truth’s debut in the UK saw the RPG relegate Thief to second spot thereby grabbing the top spot in UK all format charts. The first RPG to…
Brits trying to sell Kidneys for £20,000 on Facebook
Cash-strapped Brits are taking to Facebook to sell off their kidneys for as low as £20,000, a newspaper reported. According to a Sunday Post report, desperate Brits are ready to unload their…
UK gets its first ever Bitcoin ATM
Britain has got its first ever Bitcoin ATM at the quirky yet trendy Old Shoreditch Station café and bar located just off of Old Street Tube station. Installed on March 4, the…
HTC suspends HTC One Android 4.4 KitKat update temporarily
After having waited months for Android 4.4 KitKat update, HTC One owners are in for another temporary as HTC has suspended the update after users complained of difficulties. HTC hasn’t given specific…
Virgin Media rolls out Web Safe network level porn filter
Virgin Media is the last of the top internet service provider in the UK to roll out network level porn filter to block inappropriate online content and pornography. Dubbed Web Safe the…