Category: Technology

Technology has already taken over our pockets, laps and wrists but now some of the world’s biggest firms are trying to bring their latest devices to our faces as well. Apple recently launched its space-aged Vision Pro headset in the UK which offers both virtual and mixed reality experiences and now Meta – the firm behind Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram – has shown off its latest wearable which it hopes we will all be wearing in the future. Meta is no stranger to headsets and glasses with the company already producing the hugely popular Meta Quest gaming device along with ... Read more

There’s good news if you currently get your fix of entertainment via Freeview. This popular way of tuning into movies and TV shows appears to be getting a new channel that, until now, has only been available via premium paid-for providers such as Sky and Virgin Media. The team at UKTV has confirmed to Cord Busters that they will soon be launching the Eden channel on free-to-view platforms very soon. This service offers viewers high-quality natural science programming including BBC blue chip series like Planet Earth and the UKTV Original, David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities. Other shows available include Great British ... Read more

If you haven’t yet joined the TV streaming revolution or recently ditched your online access due to the price, now could be a good time to start watching again. The popular Disney+ platform recently announced the launch of a huge sale event which has slashed the cost of its online service for a limited time. The blockbuster deal means homes can now tune in for just £1.99 per month – that’s less than a cup of coffee at you local cafe. It’s a very tempting price and includes full access to a huge library of content from the likes of ... Read more

The iPhone 16 has only just hit store shelves but we are already seeing leaks and rumours come thick and fast for the phone that will be its main rival, the Samsung Galaxy S25. Expected to launch in January 2025, the Galaxy phone announced at the start of the year is usually the main flagship Android phone going up against the iPhone that has been unveiled a few months prior. As expected, several leaks of alleged Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra models have cropped up online, and there aren’t too many surprises. Android Headlines published what it says ... Read more

If you’ve been thinking of switching your broadband provider recently then you might want to take advantage of the latest Virgin Media bundles that can net you a free 4K TV when you sign up. Until 11:59pm on Sunday 22 Spetember, any new customer who signs up to one of four Virgin broadband and TV packages can claim a 43-inch Hisense TV worth £399.99 completely free of charge. If you already have a TV, you can alternatively sign up and claim £200 in bill credit. The first thing to do is check if Virgin Media broadband and TV services are ... Read more

Apple users must remain cautious when checking their emails. That’s the latest alert from the team at Action Fraud who have been flooded by concerns from iPhone and iPad fans who say they are being targeted by a new scam. The latest threat uses the popular iCloud service to try and trick people into handing over personal and financial data. For those unaware iCloud is an online storage service that lets Apple customers safely keep files and photos. Things are free until a certain limit then people can pay for extra amounts of room on Apple’s servers. The messages that ... Read more

Apple iPhone 16 Pro review (Image: APPLE) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The all-new iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are now bigger, last longer, get even more grunt What we love Ludicrously fast A18 Pro chip Bigger displays New Camera Control Improved rear cameras Longer battery life Faster charging  Tougher than before What we don’t Can get expensive No Apple Intelligence at launch Needs new MagSafe puck for fast charge You might think it’s hard to improve on perfection. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone ... Read more

If you own an iPad you might want to check the settings and download the very latest update from Apple. The US technology giant has just confirmed the release of iPadOS 18 which comes packed with a swathe of changes and new features including a Calculator app. Yes, after years and years of waiting, your iPad can finally work out sums without you having to install third-party software. It’s worth noting that this isn’t just any old calculator either, this is a very smart upgrade that actually lets you hand write figures, equations and algebra with the answer or graphs ... Read more

There’s a major TV deadline coming next month and some Sky users would be wise not to ignore it. From October much older set-top boxes will stop working with anyone still using ageing equipment being urged to switch to something new as soon as possible. If that wasn’t a big enough reason to make some urgent changes, ITV has also just confirmed that it will end its Standard Definition (SD) broadcasts from October as well. This follows a similar decision from the BBC earlier this year. “Here at ITV, we have completed our upgrade to all-HD on satellite for ITV1, ... Read more

iOS 18 is out today for all iPhones released since 2018 (Image: Apple) Apple announced the iPhone 16 range to great fanfare last week with four new phones that tout better cameras, longer battery life, and have a new ‘Camera Control’ button on the side to take pictures, zoom in with a swipe and more. The new phones go on sale on Friday 20 September, but you don’t need to feel left out as Apple has now released iOS 18 as a free software update to millions of older iPhones. One of the headline new things for iOS 18 is ... Read more