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Millions of Brits can still remember their childhood home phone number
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (462+ words) By JOHN JAMES, SENIOR REPORTER Millions of Brits can still remember old landline phone numbers from decades ago despite relying solely on their mobile today, new research suggests. With a year until the January 2027 landline switch-off, a new study suggests…...
Why you should keep your Kindle in airplane mode even when not flying
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (481+ words) A Kindle is a travel essential for many holidaymakers trying to save space in their case and avoid taking the heavy weight of physical books abroad with them." You can store several books on the slim, lightweight device at once,…...
The 9 new emoji coming to your smartphone in 2026 - including a pickle
1+ week, 1+ day ago (531+ words) From friendly smiley faces to cheeky peaches, emojis now form a staple part of many of our daily messages." While users already have over 3,900 characters to choose from, nine brand new options are coming later this year." The new emojis…...
Apple reveals iPhones are under attack from 'sophisticated' hacks
1+ week, 2+ day ago (680+ words) Apple has warned that iPhones are under attack from 'sophisticated' spyware, leaving hundreds of millions of smartphones at risk. The tech giant issued the alert as at least 50 percent of its 1.8 billion iPhone users have not updated to the latest…...
Verizon hit by massive outage disrupting cell service throughout US
1+ week, 3+ day ago (473+ words) Verizon's communications network has suffered a major outage affecting wireless service throughout the US. Mobile phone users from New York to Seattle have lost all cellular service, including the ability to make calls or send text messages. According to outage-tracking…...
Man who was hospitalized after terrifying ordeal with Samsung fitness ring reveals what caused device to get stuck on finger
2+ week, 1+ day ago (529+ words) By EMILY JOSHU STERNE, US SENIOR HEALTH REPORTER A smart ring user whose finger swelled so severely he had to be hospitalized has shared a troubling update on the fiasco." Rotar was about to get on a plane during the…...
Hackers target some of Britain's wealthiest residents through council website - sparking warning to more than 100,000 people
2+ week, 4+ day ago (630+ words) Hackers have targeted some of the UK's wealthiest residents through a council website, with more than 100,000 people warned they could be affected. The hack was discovered by staff on November 24 and the Met Police'and National Cyber Security Centre are investigating....
I'm a tech expert and these John Lewis January deals on TVs, Apple products, headphones and more are too good to miss
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1824+ words) By WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER While the excitement of'Christmas might be starting to fade, John Lewis' first big sale of the year is well underway.' And if you're looking to kick off the new year with a bargain,…...
LEGO introduces its first 'smart brick' which is full of miniscule micro chips and reacts to children's movements in real time
2+ week, 5+ day ago (611+ words) By JIM NORTON IN LAS VEGAS The new bricks have miniscule micro chips inside them - smaller than a Lego stud - that power a range of sensors that react to children's movements in real-time." It means the bricks light up and…...
Tech reporter selected January sale deals on top-rated laptops, iPhones, headphones, TVs and more
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1790+ words) By WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER While the excitement of Christmas might be starting to fade, the first sales of 2026 are only just getting started. And if you're looking to kick off the new year with a bargain, the…...