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Apple iPhone 13 brings portrait mode for video

Posted on 15th September, 2021

Apple has announced its new iPhone 13, which can film “portrait mode” videos with a depth of field effect. The new cinematic mode “anticipates when someone is about to enter the frame” and shifts focus to them, Apple said – something known as “pull focus”. It is the only smartphone...

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Apple rushes to block ‘zero-click’ iPhone spyware

Posted on 14th September, 2021

Apple has issued a software patch to block so-called “zero-click” spyware that could infect iPhones and iPads. Independent researchers identified the flaw, which lets hackers access devices through the iMessage service even if users do not click on a link or file. The problem affects all of the technology giant’s...

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Ofgem warns soaring gas prices will feed into customer bills

Posted on 9th September, 2021

Ofgem has said that UK household energy bills will be affected by soaring prices of fossil fuels globally. The energy regulator told the BBC that increasing prices, for gas in particular, “will feed into all customer energy bills in the UK”. It described the energy price cap as one of...

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UK fires up coal power plant as gas prices soar

Posted on 7th September, 2021

The UK has fired up an old coal power plant to meet its electricity needs. Warm, still autumn weather has meant wind farms have not generated as much power as normal, while soaring prices have made it too costly to rely on gas. As a result, National Grid ESO –...

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Gas and electricity supplier HUB Energy enters administration.

Posted on 26th August, 2021

Hub Energy, a gas and electricity supplier with around 6,000 domestic customers, and 9,000 non-domestic customers, has ceased to trade. Under Ofgem’s safety net, the energy supply of Hub Energy’s customers will continue and outstanding credit balances of domestic customers will be protected. Ofgem said it will choose a new supplier...

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Internet revamp for the humble landline

Posted on 17th August, 2021

The technology that currently powers landline telephones is to be switched off in 2025 – but don’t panic, you will still be able to have a handset in the hallway should you wish. The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is a modern version of 19th Century technology – it is...

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Energy bills to rise by at least £139 for millions of households.

Posted on 6th August, 2021

Energy prices will rise for millions of people across the UK in October, right at the start of the cold weather. Regulator Ofgem said the price cap for default domestic energy deals would be raised to cover suppliers’ extra costs.  The typical gas and electricity customer is likely to see...

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Keep your router out of the sun!

Posted on 21st July, 2021

Virgin Media has told its customers to keep wi-fi routers out of direct sunlight in case they overheat.  The warning was contained in a recently published page offering “top tips for a strong, reliable connection this summer”. Overheating is a problem to which many electronic devices can be prone.  If...

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Technological & Political Changes (Inc. ISDN & PSTN Turn-Off & Super Deductions)

Posted on 21st June, 2021

Throughout the national lockdown, businesses have been adapting to the changing landscape and over the past 16 months, communicating with your staff/customers has never been so important.  As you may be aware, we work with thousands of businesses throughout the UK, and help our clients with both their telecoms and...

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Fibre broadband: The cost of delivering in rural areas.

Posted on 16th November, 2020

Wisbech is a pretty market town in Cambridgeshire but it’s an area divided by access to fast broadband. Paul Brett moved to the area in 2003, seeking a slightly more laid-back way of life. But as a software engineer, he also needed fast broadband. And despite being in a location...

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