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Twitter Covid warning: What will happen if you spread Covid misinformation on Twitter In a blog update, Twitter Safety said it would attach labels to misleading tweets starting today. The platform last took this step in 2020, when it labelled false claims about the US election results from several prominent profiles, among them Donald Trump’s. They wrote: “We will begin ...

Use Gmail on your iPhone? Google finally reveals exactly what it knows about you Google has finally published details of how its most popular iOS apps, like Gmail, keep tabs on your data to personalise advertisements, make suggestions, or improve the service over time. These details were disclosed to comply with new terms and conditions from Apple, which require all ...

Amazon just confirmed a huge loss for Fire TV Prior to his tenure at Amazon, Marc Whitten was the Chief Product Officer at Sonos, where he ushered in the Trueplay technology, which enables the connected speaker to tune itself to the size of your room. Whitten was also there for the launch of the first-generation Sonos Play:5 speaker. Before that, ...

Three new fibre rivals about to make life tougher for BT broadband, Sky and Virgin Media A flurry of new full-fibre broadband firms have launched in recent months – promising big speed upgrades at aggressive prices. For more-established competitors, like BT, Virgin Media, Sky and Plusnet, it can be tough to match these lithe newbies. But for those hoping to ...

Your Virgin Media bill is increasing tomorrow, but these tips may help beat the price hike Virgin Media customers were warned in January their bills would rise and now, the time has finally come. From tomorrow, millions of Virgin Media TV and broadband users will see their monthly costs increase with the majority set to be hit by a hike ...

Echo Show 10 review: Amazon’s spinning smart speaker is a twist too far Amazon Echo Show 10 review (Image: AMAZON) Amazon is back with a brand-new Echo and this latest smart speaker includes a pretty bizarre twist. Echo Show 10 packs a pin-sharp 10.1-inch touchscreen, which might not sound like anything new. After all, Amazon has been making speakers with ...

New iPad could arrive next month with a better screen, but still won’t match your iPhone Apple is widely-tipped to be in the final stages of production for its all-new iPad Pro models. With the next Apple Event expected to be held in March, it’s likely the next-generation tablets will feature prominently in the presentation. According to the latest whispers ...

As Netflix and Disney+ prices are set to rise, Apple TV is doing the exact opposite But in the months since, Apple has acquired a number of hugely well-received films, including Boys State, which won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, and most recently, Palmer. Billie Eilish’s feverishly-anticipated documentary The World’s A Little Blurry is the latest ...

If you get this email from Sky, there’s bad news about your next TV bill The price increases are quite complicated, hence why Sky is emailing customers individually. Price hikes will differ depending on the deal you have, when you signed up to Sky, or whether you have a special offer or discount applied to your account. HERE’S HOW MOST ...

How to clean your laptop safely Because we use our laptops and computers so much, they are a hotbed for crumbs, dirt and debris that can not only leave your laptop looking unsightly, but can damage its performance in the long run. Never use household cleaners to clean electronics, and don’t use vinegar instead of alcohol — it could seep ...