Author: Daniel (The Tech Blog UK)

Amazon Fire TV Blaster Set to Stop Working in Weeks as Support Ends 🔥 An Amazon Fire TV accessory is about to become completely unusable, after Amazon confirmed it is ending support for the device. Customers are currently receiving emails explaining that support for the Fire TV Blaster will be switched off from 31 January. Once that happens, the device will no longer work at all. A Rare Move from Amazon While :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} has discontinued hardware in the past, this is one of the first times it has actively disabled a product that still works perfectly. For comparison, the Echo…

Apple Creator Studio Explained: What UK Creators Need to Know Apple has officially unveiled Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle aimed at creatives — and understandably, it’s raised a few questions. Especially around pricing in the UK, AI features, and whether free apps are staying free. Here’s a clear, no-nonsense breakdown of what’s been announced, what we looked at, and what’s been answered so far. What Is Apple Creator Studio? Apple Creator Studio is a single subscription that bundles together several of Apple’s professional creative apps. Instead of buying or subscribing to each one individually, you get them all…

When Is the New Apple TV Coming Out? If you’ve been wondering when the new Apple TV is coming out, you’re not alone. With rumours heating up and stock of the current model fluctuating, many Apple fans are holding off to see what’s next. Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s expected and when we might see it arrive. When Will the New Apple TV Be Released? The short answer? Apple hasn’t confirmed anything just yet — but multiple industry reports point to a likely release window of late 2025. This would continue Apple’s typical three-year refresh cycle for the Apple…

The government has expressed disappointment after O2 announced an unexpected mid-contract price rise of £2.50 a month, sparking renewed scrutiny over how mobile providers handle in-contract pricing. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall described the move as “disappointing given the current pressures on consumers” and has urged Ofcom to review its rules around price increases during fixed-term contracts. In her letter to Ofcom’s chief executive, Dame Melanie Dawes, Kendall said the regulator should “go further, faster” to ensure customers aren’t caught off guard by mid-contract hikes. She’s asked for a rapid review into how easy it really is for customers to switch…

Spotted two sets of signal bars on your iPhone and wondered what on earth is going on? Don’t worry — it’s not a glitch. It usually means you’ve got two lines active (a physical SIM, an eSIM, or even two eSIMs). Let’s break it down in plain English and get you back to full bars. On this page What is a Physical SIM? What is an eSIM? Why two signal bars appear Are you having signal issues? 1) Accidental transfer to eSIM 2) Invalid eSIM QR 3) Adjust eSIM settings 4) Network moved you to eSIM What is a Physical…

The UK’s data watchdog has raised the alarm over a rise in students hacking into their own schools’ IT systems—sometimes as a dare, sometimes just for fun.

Apple September Event 2025, A Reader-Friendly Recap 🍏✨ Hi, So I sat down to watch the Awe Dropping Apple Event on 09/08/2025. Straight away I wasn’t too happy that it wasn’t an old-school live event with an audience,  because that real-time buzz just makes everything more exciting. But hey, Apple still had plenty to show us! 🎧 AirPods Pro 3 Tim Cook kicked things off with the AirPods Pro 3, before handing over to Kate. What’s new? Improved noise cancellation and transparency mode Live translation – when your AirPods detect a different language, they’ll translate it in your ear and…

Apple’s ‘awe-dropping’ event reveals the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch Series 11, AirPods update, iOS 26, and macOS Tahoe – all the key announcements.

The internet is woven into our everyday lives. It’s how we learn, shop, connect, and (let’s be honest) spend a little too much time scrolling late at night. But with all the good, comes the tricky side too—especially when it comes to protecting children from content they shouldn’t see. That’s why the UK has introduced new online safety measures. But the big question is: do they really make us safer, or are we just giving away more of our personal data? What’s Changing? Under the Online Safety Act, platforms that host harmful or adult content now have to make sure…

If you’ve ever loved caring for Tamagotchis but also low-key enjoy questioning your place in the universe, Black Mirror: Thronglets is going to be your next obsession. Brought to us by Netflix and featured in Season 7’s chilling episode Plaything, Thronglets is a retro-style virtual pet simulator—with a psychological twist. One minute you’re bathing your pixel pet, the next minute it’s asking questions like: >> “What is love?” >> “Do you have power?” >> “Why do you use your power in that way?” Yeah… welcome to Black Mirror. What Even Is a Thronglet? According to the game’s lore, Thronglets were…