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QOTW: Which is the best mobile web browser?

15 February 2019, 16:31

Do you stick with the default choice, or do you download an alternative?

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Ofcom: millions could get faster internet without paying more

14 December 2018, 11:01

And measures have been outlined to force ISPs to tell customers about their best deals.

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Flickr transmogrifies 1TB free user data limit into 1,000 file limit

2 November 2018, 15:31

SmugMug, which bought Flickr from Yahoo in April, will implement the change from January.

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Google reCAPTCHA v3 provides "Frictionless User Experience"

1 November 2018, 14:31

It doesn't even need a click from most users as it uses adaptive risk analysis technology.

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UK broadband customers face steep price rises at contract end

29 August 2018, 13:31

Average customer will be hit by a 62 per cent price hike if they haven't renewed or switched.

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Amazon Fire TV Cube launched

7 June 2018, 17:01

Device uses Alexa, and thus voice controls, to find and watch your favourite TV shows.

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QOTW: Which web browser do you prefer?

18 May 2018, 16:31

And do you use the same browser for desktop and mobile?

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Activision announces Call of Duty: WWII Amazon Alexa Skill

19 April 2018, 11:01

Players can ask Alexa about their stats and for tips to improve their gameplay.

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Nest Hello video doorbell finally becomes available

15 March 2018, 10:01

As does the Nest x Yale smart lock (both in the US only for now).

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UK's online porn viewer age verification checks delayed

12 March 2018, 13:11

Now the porn site visitor age check system is expected to be in place by the end of 2018.

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Amazon buys Ring, the smart doorbell maker

28 February 2018, 10:01

Alexa-friendly doorbell company snapped up for $1 billion.

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Virgin Media UK to intro 350Mbps broadband package

15 February 2018, 12:30

And the firm hopes to expand to reach 4 million more premises by 2020.

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QOTW: How fast is your broadband?

9 February 2018, 16:31

Do you think it's good value for money?

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QOTW: How do you protect your online privacy?

15 December 2017, 16:31

Do you take any special measures or are you blasé about the dangers?

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YouTube on Amazon devices feud escalates

6 December 2017, 11:31

YouTube has decided to pull its service from both the Amazon Echo Show and the Fire TV.

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Amazon announces Cloud Cam, a security camera with Alexa

26 October 2017, 11:31

Alexa smarts help elevate 1080p camera’s attractiveness, given rather ordinary specs.

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Microsoft announces Edge browser for iOS and Android

6 October 2017, 14:00

Designed to help synchronise browser activity between your smartphone and PC.

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Google is building a tabletop smart screen, says report

29 September 2017, 12:01

Smart Home device will be pitted against the Amazon Echo Show and Echo Spot.

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UK's average broadband speed below most of its EU neighbours

8 August 2017, 12:02

And in the worldwide broadband speed league the UK sits in 31st place.

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Amazon Echo Show revealed: Alexa with a screen

10 May 2017, 10:01

Now available for pre-order in the US, for $229.99. Available from 28th June.

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Asus DSL-AC88U ultra-fast AC3100 dual-band Wi-Fi modem router

14 February 2017, 11:01

Supports NitroQAM plus the latest high-speed G.fast DSL standard, among others.

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QOTW: Which music streaming service do you use?

20 January 2017, 16:31

Is there one that stands out above all others, or are you still buying CDs?

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US wants visitors to reveal their social media user names

23 December 2016, 11:01

A request for Facebook, Twitter, and other IDs, now forms part of the ESTA application.

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Govt plan for greater accuracy in broadband speed estimates

13 September 2016, 12:01

Broadband providers should open up their data says the Local Government Assoc.

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Majority of internet users claim to be 'hooked' says Ofcom

4 August 2016, 12:10

And 15 million UK users have attempted a 'digital detox' to get away from their connected devices.

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Netflix launches fast.com internet connection speed tool

19 May 2016, 14:01

It's a very simple, ad-free, connection speed checker, using Netflix servers.

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Uninstall QuickTime for Windows now says US-CERT, Trend Micro

15 April 2016, 12:31

There are two known critical vulnerabilities but Apple won't be updating QuickTime for Windows.

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AMD Gaming Evolved client offers updated video features

18 March 2016, 10:31

And deeply integrates with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive or League of Legends.

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Report lists UK's best, and worst, five towns for broadband speeds

3 March 2016, 11:31

The worst five towns have slower broadband than the Mount Everest base camp.

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Google Safe Browsing API blocks sites with fake download buttons

5 February 2016, 13:31

Most popular browser software will now warn users when they try to access such sites.

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QOTW: Which desktop web browser do you prefer?

29 January 2016, 16:31

And what makes it your absolute favourite?

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YouTube exec claims digital video viewing will overtake TV by 2020

11 January 2016, 12:01

And high dynamic range (HDR) video content is coming to YouTube 'soon'.

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Kopimashin auto-generates $10m daily loss for the music industry

22 December 2015, 11:31

The device was created by TPB co-founder using a Raspberry Pi, an LCD and some Python code.

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