Owners of the Amazon Echo have long had the option for the device to process requests locally, thereby keeping their information off of Amazon's servers. That functionality is going away starting on 28 March. #privacy #technology
Why people are cutting back their online profile: A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence. #socialmedia #technology
Google Ads is doubling down on AI, personalisation, and new ad formats in 2025. Here's what's changing and how advertisers should prepare for these shifts. #marketing
Skype's final call set for May 5 as Microsoft prioritises Teams.
To ease the transition from the platform, its users will be able to log into Teams for free on any supported device using their existing credentials, with chats and contacts migrating automatically. #technology
Lloyds Bank says app issues fixed after payday IT issue. Technical issues have affected UK banking app users on payday for the second-month running in 2025. #technology
For a few evenings around 28 February, every planet in the solar system will be visible in the night sky thanks to a rare great planetary alignment. Here's how to make sure you don't miss it. #space
Technology is all about evolving and moving into the future. But sometimes change is hard, and even the savviest tech enthusiasts can become comfortable and complacent with what they know despite its increasing flaws. Eventually, enough is enough. #socialmedia
The seven bills due to go up in April: Energy costs are one of a number of bill rises which will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".
Apple disabled Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for UK users last Friday, and this is bad news for everyone.
The UK's demand for an encryption backdoor in iCloud, and Apple's response, have repercussions that go far beyond national borders, threatening user privacy and security worldwide. #iPhone
I just had to pop onto X/Twitter, it's been a while. Loads of new followers and comments, all spam profiles. The block button has had some use, again! :)
Have a great Monday and week ahead, everyone!
Email marketing isn't dead. In fact, it's helping businesses grow while big social's ad performance declines.
If you have ever struggled with email marketing or are looking for a way to get new customers while reducing your customer acquisition cost, this article is for you. #business
Amazon will discontinue its app store for Android on 20 August 2025. The company said on a support page that it will also discontinue its Coins digital currency, which could be used to purchase games and apps on the app store.
Amazon has long allowed you to download its ebooks to your computer, where they can serve as a backup or be transferred to other devices. However, that feature will end on 26 February 2025, along with the ability to transfer books from your computer to your Kindle via USB.
Amazon's MGM Studios will take creative control of the "James Bond" film franchise under a new joint venture with longtime rights holders Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the technology giant said on Thursday. #business
Apple has announced a new iPhone which brings AI features at a lower cost than its flagship handsets.
The iPhone 16e has the same processor as the more expensive iPhone 16, Apple said, with similar storage options, though a lower spec elsewhere, including fewer cameras. #technology
Constantine, the near-20-year old cult classic based on the Hellblazer series, has had a sequel announced since 2022. During a recent interview, Keanu Reeves and the film's director mention that progress is very much being made toward production. 🎥 #movies
Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacy. The new rule changes permit so-called "fingerprinting", which allows online advertisers to collect more data about users including their IP addresses and information about their devices. #technology
Did you know Netflix has secret cheat codes? Netflix has secret codes that reveal a treasure trove of hidden categories and genres. Here's where to find them and how to use them. #streaming
Google is rolling out more updates to its AI. All users are gaining access to a useful Gemini feature that was formerly available only to paid subscribers, and paid users are receiving a feature that helps continue previous conversations. #technology
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season One: Amazon Original Series Soundtrack) by Bear McCreary.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season Two: Amazon Original Series Soundtrack) by Bear McCreary.
I'm chilling out listening to The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power soundtrack albums by Bear McCreary. The S2 is good, but the longer S1 soundtrack is better I find. I always want to watch the series again after listening to them. :)
Which one do you prefer, or do you like them both? 🎶 #music
Will AI kill creativity and destroy human innovation? Here's the unsettling truth. Written by Lester Mapp, Contributor. #technology
Biologists are discovering a world of beings tinier than viruses that appear to be everywhere - even living inside us. We have no idea what most of them are doing, but they raise profound questions about what life is and how it got started.
Image showing an Asda supermarket.
I had my usual grocery home delivery from #Asda on Saturday, and they again put the Domestos toilet rim blocks in the same crate as the crisps and breakfast bars causing all of them to smell. I phoned customer service and was promised a phone call from the store which was never received. Hopeless!
The Weeknd's Hurry Up Tomorrow album cover.
The Weeknd's latest album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow', has seen remarkable global success, debuting at #1 in numerous countries including the UK, France, Germany, and Australia. It also secured the #2 spot on the Global Spotify Albums chart. 🎶 #music
Netflix has increased its subscription prices in the UK, after it raised its charges in the US, Canada, Argentina and Portugal last month. The new UK price for a Standard subscription without adverts, has risen by £2 to £12.99 a month, with other packages also increasing. #streaming
Secret Level, an Amazon Prime Video anthology series. SECRET LEVEL is a new adult-animated anthology series featuring original stories set within the worlds of some of the world's most beloved video games. From the creative minds behind LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS, each of the 15 episodes is a celebration of games and gamers.
I started watching #SecretLevel on Prime Video last night. Secret Level is a new adult-animated anthology series featuring original stories set within the worlds of some of the world's most beloved video games.
If you're into your gaming, you'll enjoy this anthology series. #streaming
LinkedIn has announced a suite of video tools, including new creator analytics, video feed updates, enhanced video search, and more. These tools will help creators to move beyond text and post more videos on the platform. #socialmedia
New data shows what many marketers already suspect: it's getting harder and more expensive to convert online visitors.
A study of 90 billion sessions shows organic traffic is down from last year, pushing more brands toward paid channels to make up the difference. #marketing
Grammys 2025: Sunday night saw Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar win big at the Grammy Awards, which was dedicated to fundraising for wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles.
Here's a closer look at some of the highlights and lowlights from the ceremony. #music
An asteroid up to 100 metres wide has a 1-in-83 chance of impacting Earth on 22 December 2032. That risk of impact is enough to have triggered global planetary defence response procedures for the first time. #space