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07 June 2024
Education Committee recommends consideration of smartphone ban for under-16s
The next UK government is urged to consider banning smartphones for children, following recommendations from a committee of MPs. A […]
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14 May 2024
Ofcom outlines 40+ measures to improve online safety for children
Ofcom has outlined 40+ safety measures that digital platforms need to adhere to make the internet “much safer” for children. […]
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02 May 2024
President Biden signs bill to ban TikTok
US President Joe Biden has signed legislation that could ban TikTok in the country within nine months. The US Senate […]
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24 April 2024
A quarter of children aged 5-7 own a smartphone
According to a new Ofcom study, smartphone and social media usage is soaring among younger children. The media watchdog found […]
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16 April 2024
MPs urge Government to use TikTok to counter misinformation
A cross-party group of MPs has said the government should use TikTok to combat misinformation aimed at young people. The […]
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12 March 2024
Spotify says Apple’s €1.8bn EU fine is “important moment” for tech industry
The EU’s decision to fine Apple €1.8bn for breaking music streaming competition laws sends a strong message to the tech […]
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07 March 2024
Mobile customers in “lose-lose” situation ahead of spring price hikes
Mobile phone and broadband customers are in a “lose-lose” situation with the choice of “huge” price rises or “exorbitant” exit […]
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04 March 2024
Rice won’t save water-damaged iPhones says Apple
According to Apple, using rice to drain a water-damaged iPhone could do more harm than good. Online tutorials and articles […]
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03 March 2024
Major mobile providers confirm more inflation-busting price hikes
Annual price rises are coming for most broadband and mobile customers in April after Sky, O2, and Virgin Media confirmed […]
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13 February 2024
Children’s Commissioner backs Esther Ghey’s call for safer phones for under-16s
Children’s Commissioner Rachel de Souza has backed Esther Ghey’s call for safer phones for under-16s that will prohibit access to […]
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