Author: Daniel (The Tech Blog UK)

Sky Stream to Launch in EE Retail Stores from 15th October Exciting news for EE customers! From 15th October, you’ll be able to order Sky Stream through EE retail stores, via the EE website, and even through EE telesales. This partnership between EE and Sky marks the first time EE customers can get their hands on Sky Stream alongside their EE home broadband, giving more people access to the best of Sky’s entertainment – all in one place. What is Sky Stream? Sky Stream is Sky’s plug-and-play TV box that brings you Sky’s top-notch TV experience streamed straight to any…

Apple TV+ Joins Prime Video: A New Streaming Partnership Apple and Amazon have joined forces in a surprising new deal that brings Apple TV+ to Amazon’s Prime Video platform. This means Prime Video users will soon be able to add Apple’s streaming service to their subscriptions, alongside popular options like Max, Paramount+, and more. Apple TV+ Now Available as a Prime Video Add-On From later this month, Apple TV+ will be available as an add-on to Prime Video for £9.99 per month. This allows users to access Apple TV+ content directly through the Prime Video app without needing to switch…

Beware of Disney+ Phishing Emails! Hey there, fellow streaming enthusiasts! 🎬✨ On September 26, a phishing email impersonating Disney+ has made its rounds, and we want to ensure you’re well-informed and safe. Let’s dive into what to look out for and how to protect yourself! What’s Happening? If you’ve received an email that seems to come from Disney+, you might have noticed the heading reading “AN UPDATE FROM YOU IS REQUIRED.” It’s designed to grab your attention, and the email even features the Disney+ logo to make it look legitimate. The email opens with a polite “Good morning,” which might…

Microsoft Adjusts Controversial AI-Powered Screenshot Tool, ‘Recall,’ After Privacy Backlash Microsoft has announced changes to its new AI-powered tool, Recall, which had sparked a privacy row earlier this year. Initially labelled a potential “privacy nightmare,” Recall, a feature that takes regular screenshots of users’ activities, was postponed after its original unveiling in May 2024. Now, Microsoft plans to relaunch the tool in November, but with significant modifications. Privacy Concerns and Changes The original version of Recall was set to be launched on CoPilot+ computers—Microsoft’s newest AI-powered laptops. Recall was designed to act as a kind of online photographic memory, allowing…

Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has accused Samsung of making it excessively difficult for users to download the game on certain mobile devices. The legal complaint, which Epic announced it would file on Monday, claims that users have to go through 21 steps before they can play Fortnite on new Samsung products. These steps include viewing security warnings and changing device settings, causing many users to abandon the process. The Installation Challenge Epic claims that 50% of users trying to install Fortnite on Samsung devices give up due to this lengthy process. The company points to Samsung’s Auto Blocker…

Life-Altering Injuries from Uber Crash, but No Right to Sue Due to App’s Terms A couple from New Jersey, Georgia and John McGinty, have faced a devastating legal setback after being told they cannot sue Uber for life-altering injuries sustained in a crash while using the ride-hailing service. The reason? They unknowingly agreed to Uber’s Terms of Use, which included an arbitration clause, effectively waiving their right to a jury trial. The Legal Battle In March 2022, the McGintys were involved in an Uber crash that left them both with severe injuries. Georgia sustained spine fractures and traumatic abdominal injuries,…

Hundreds of customers using Sky Glass televisions and the Sky streaming service have reported technical glitches that are preventing their devices from functioning properly. The problems began surfacing on Thursday evening, with many users unable to turn on their Sky Glass TVs. Customer Complaints Surge According to reports on the platform outage monitor Downdetector, the number of complaints surged into the hundreds shortly before 21:00 BST on Thursday. Unfortunately, many customers continued to experience issues into Friday morning. A spokesperson for Sky acknowledged the situation, stating, “We are sorry that some Sky Glass and Stream customers are currently experiencing issues…

Google has successfully overturned a €1.49bn (£1.26bn) fine imposed by the European Union for allegedly blocking rival search advertisers from 2006 to 2016. The EU’s second-highest court ruled that the European Commission made “errors in its assessment” when it fined Google for antitrust violations in relation to its AdSense advertising platform. Google’s Response: Victory in the Courts In response to the decision, Google expressed satisfaction with the outcome. “We are pleased that the court has recognised errors in the original decision and annulled the fine,” the tech giant stated. Google also mentioned it would carefully review the full decision. This…

TikTok took to court on Monday to challenge a US law that could force it to sell its US operations or face a nationwide ban. This law, driven by concerns about data security and the platform’s ties to China, could have a “staggering” impact on the free speech of TikTok’s 170 million US users, according to the company. TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have consistently denied any connection to the Chinese government and have been fighting this legislation since May, calling it unconstitutional. During the appeal hearing in Washington DC, TikTok’s legal team argued that the law violates free…

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