EU accuses Apple of breaching Digital Markets Act, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 will be more expensive
European Union regulators have accused Apple of being in breach of new laws designed to rein in big tech companies. The European Commission, which regulates competition in the EU, said Apple's App Store squeezes out rival marketplaces, marking the first time it has found a company in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The…
78% of women consider aggression on roads ‘serious problem’
Women's Worldwide Car of the Year celebrates International Women Drivers' Day today (June 24th) by drawing attention to women drivers’ concerns about aggressive behaviour on the roads. A survey led by Czech online magazine Zena v aute.cz for women drivers contacted 1,485 female drivers worldwide in an online questionnaire. It revealed that 78% of women…
Can Insfollowpro Help You Get More Instagram Followers? A User-Tested Review
In the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing, Instagram remains a vital platform for brands, influencers and individuals looking to expand their reach. Growth on Instagram is synonymous with increased engagement, brand visibility, and potentially, greater profitability. But with the competition fiercer than ever, achieving meaningful growth can feel like an uphill battle. This is…
TikTok takes legal action against US, Sony ‘pulling PSVR2’s funding’
TikTok has launched a long-awaited legal fight to stop its Chinese owner being forced to sell the short video platform's US operations, arguing it violates Americans' rights to free speech. TikTok and Chinese parent ByteDance were told in April they had until January next year to divest TikTok in the US or face the prospect…
Booking.com warns of AI travel scams explosion, Motorola confirms new gen Razr phones
Booking.com is warning artificial intelligence (AI) is driving an explosion in travel scams. The firm's internet safety boss, Marnie Wilking, said there had been "anywhere from a 500 to a 900% increase" in the past 18 months. She said there had been a particularly marked increase in phishing - where people are tricked into handing…
Czech Mate: Skoda’s family-friendly Kodiaq reviewed
Chris Price takes the latest Skoda Kodiaq seven-seater for a spin around Ireland's beautiful Ring of Kerry and is impressed with this family car, as well as the views! OK I have a confession to make. Until last week I’d never driven a Skoda. I’ve obviously heard lots about them and even some of…
Self-driving cars safe except during low light, Nvidia becomes world’s most valuable company
Self-driving cars are safer than those driven by humans, except when it is dusk, dawn, or the vehicle is turning, according to a new study. Autonomous vehicles are involved in fewer accidents than cars driven by humans, researchers from the University of Central Florida have found. However, although the research generally showed self-driving cars to be safer,…
UK’s Best Dog Friendly Pubs to Visit This Summer
Searches for ‘dog friendly pubs near me’ have risen +5000% over the past 30 days 79% of dog owners say dog-friendly pubs and restaurants are important when booking a staycation With this in mind, dog-friendly letting agents have revealed the best pubs to head to in the UK this summer There’s little more quintessentially British than pub grub, so…
WhatsApp rolls out HD as standard, Euro2024 leads to BYD sales boost
WhatsApp, one of the most popular encrypted messaging apps, is gearing up for a significant update that could change the way users share media. The app is rolling out an HD quality default setting, a change that could make high-resolution images and videos the new norm. This upcoming feature builds upon the app's previous enhancements…
Code First Girls reaches 200,000 coding milestone
Code First Girls, the UK’s largest provider of free coding education for women, announced today that it has reached the major milestone of having taught over 200,000 women to code. Last year alone, Code First Girls provided over 80,000 opportunities for women to learn how to code, compared to just 18,000 who embarked on a…
