Regulator threatens lastminute.com with court action over holiday refunds 

In the last year, millions of consumers have had their holidays canceled because of the pandemic. And, many have faced difficulties when trying to get a refund.  In fact, a report by... Read more »

Companies have increased data security spending during the pandemic 

During the pandemic, individuals and employers have spent a record amount of time online. This has resulted in fresh concerns over how users’ personal data is used and shared and how it... Read more »

Study shows driving on drugs is more dangerous than drunk driving 

As many US states, as well as other countries, move towards the legalization of cannabis, experts have warned that the risks of driving whilst using drugs need to be highlighted.  Although driving... Read more »

GM announces plans for meeting reaching neutrality goals 

Electric vehicles are an important factor in combating climate change. To meet international emissions targets and limit warming to below 2 degrees celsius, environmental groups have, in recent years, been campaigning for... Read more »

How infectious are the new variants of Covid-19? 

In the last month, several new strains of Covid-19 have been identified around the world. The UK was the first to announce a new variant, which resulted in tougher restrictions. Although mutations... Read more »

Google announces plans to block third-party cookies on Chrome browser 

Online cookies are used by websites to recognize users. They contain information that is transferred to a device, making them a controversial tool used by technology companies.  Amid privacy concerns, many countries... Read more »

The US announces its return to the Paris Agreement

In 2020, the US officially withdrew from the Paris Agreement – a decision that was made by President Trump in 2017. However, Joe Biden has announced that the US will rejoin the... Read more »

Are we protecting children from harmful online content?

Since the internet’s launch, children’s safety has been a huge concern. Now, parents and guardians are more anxious than ever.  So, how can society prevent children from exposure to dangerous online content? ... Read more »

Signal faces technical problems after influx of new users 

Following an influx of new users in the last week, Signal, which is a free encrypted messenger service and rival to Facebook, has been experiencing technical difficulties.  Millions of new users have... Read more »

The changes to TikTok’s security settings for children 

Online safety is very important, especially for children and teenagers. In light of this, TikTok is the latest platform to change its privacy setting to protect its younger customers.  To keep young... Read more »