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New tech keeps vulnerable Brits connected in power cuts, and it's free

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The fried chicken chain that 'broke the internet' opens in Edinburgh

Online safety is a 21st century priority - but do you REALLY need to spend money on a VPN service?

Best VPNs for beginners: for privacy, security and streaming

Alan Sugar has spoken of the benefits of working in an office, rather than at home (Picture: Ian West)

How I just about survived four days of enforced digital detox Janet Christie

The repeated rapes of Gisèle Pelicot would not have happened without the website that enabled her husband to find dozens of men to rape her (Picture: Christophe Simon)

Southport murders and Pelicot rape case have a terrifying connection Tom Wood

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I'm starting 2025 with BPPV and these are the symptoms Gaby Soutar

A picture supplied by Felicia Dawkins of herself as The Unknown, her role at a botched Willy Wonka experience in Glasgow.

Wonka experience teenager speaks of 'crazy' viral fame during exams

Katie Milligan, Chief Commercial Officer and Scotland Board Chair, Openreach

Exclusive Not as sexy as Starlink but full fibre could give Scotland £4bn boost

What are some of the most misheard lyrics from a number of our favourite Christmas anthems?

11 of the most misheard lyrics from the world of Christmas songs

The IGF was held under the theme of “Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future”

Ad Feature 19th Internet Governance Forum calls for an inclusive digital future

Wi-Fi 7 is here

I tried Wi-Fi 7 and it has changed my life

Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams' collaboration, one of Britney's biggest tracks and Linkin Park's best-known song were all released in 2000.

Here are 25 songs which turn 25 in 2025, from Kylie to Eminem

Childlight Global Child Safety Institute says there are around 400 cases of online sex abuse in Scotland each day

‘Around 150,000 children’ subject to online sex abuse in past year

Look out for great deals on broadband this Black Friday

The best Black Friday broadband deals in 2024

The community on the island of Iona is set to benefit from improved connectivity

Birthplace of Christianity in Scotland fast-tracked into 21st century

Supercar experience days can be much cheaper than you'd expect - thanks to Black Friday bargains out now

Cheap supercar driving experiences: Black Friday prices start at £15

The Sugababes perform Push the Button at Londons Kings Cross Station

Sugababes burst out of a billboard to perform an impromptu gig

Halloween decorations could be slowing your WiFi. Photo: nalinee - stock.adobe.com

7 ways Halloween decorations could slow down your WiFi

Bill Munro’s Barrhead Travel became the biggest independent travel agency in Scotland (Picture: Robert Perry)

Obituaries: Bill Munro, innovative founder of Barrhead Travel

The 10 worst areas for broadband speeds in the UK.

The 10 worst places for slow internet in the UK

Wi-Fi 7 is coming to the UK. Photo: A Stockphoto - stock.adobe.com

This is the best Wi-Fi deal I’ve spotted in Prime deal

Wi-Fi 7 is coming to the UK. Photo: A Stockphoto - stock.adobe.com

A new type of Wi-Fi is coming to the UK - what to expect

Top tips for helping your kid start out on YouTube, from YouTubers

A poll of 2,000 adults found two thirds reckon the UK is the world’s best at ‘going nowhere fast’

Train and traffic delays cost travellers nearly three days a year

Internet trends that turned deadly. Photo: Adobe

4 popular internet trends that turned deadly

Karen Meechan, the ScotlandIS chief executive, pictured at the ScotSoft conference in 2023. Picture: Greg Macvean

Scotland’s digital tech leader on how to grow a £7.5 billion industry

Has your phone signal been worse recently? Photo: PheelingsMedia - stock.adobe.com

Why is phone signal so bad in the UK right now - experts explain

Clips from Skibidi Toilet shorts on YouTube. Photo: DaFuqBoom!/ YouTube

What is the deal with skibidi toilet - and if it is dangerous for kids

Gordon Brown

Brown calls for social media regulation as he warns bonds are fraying

Ad Feature What are the best outdoor security cameras in the UK?

These are the 15 best cities to get a 5G signal on your phone in the UK according to OpenSignal. Photo: Justin TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images

15 best cities to get an internet signal on your phone

There were scenes of chaos at many airports around the world, including Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines (Picture: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

Mass IT outage is warning shot about dangers that will only get worse Scotsman comment

Warning over new ransomware scam

‘Threatening’ new scam sees victims bombarded with calls

Sky (Shutterstock)

Sky internet ‘down’ as users report issues across the UK

These are the top 10 most commonly believed beauty beliefs

Taylor Swift VIP Eras Tour UK package's (Getty)

What exactly does a Taylor Swift VIP package cost and include?

More than a third of Brits are hesitant about visiting a casino

Emerging markets such as South Korea (pictured) are pivotal players in the fourth industrial revolution, particularly in the production of semiconductors, says Sehgal (file image). Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

The transformation of emerging markets - Chetan Sehgal of TEMIT

Asking the right questions could save thousands of pounds after you move in

The key questions which could save thousands when viewing a home

How the ‘Internet of Things’ is a gift for China’s spies Stewart McDonald

How fast your broadband is can be dependent on which part of Scotland you live in.

The 10 best areas of Scotland for superfast broadband internet

Parents and children alike were really let down by the drab concrete surrounds of what was supposed to be a wonderland akin to Willy Wonka's vibrant chocolate factory

Here are the best reactions to Glasgow's Willy Wonka Experience
The immersive Willy Wonka inspired experience in Glasgow has set the internet on fire, with stories, interviews, memes and jokes going viral.

Beyoncé has announced her new album. (Photo: VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Renaissance Act II: Beyoncé announces country album during Super Bowl

Derek Phillips, Group Managing Director at Clarus Networks Group

It's time to embrace the satellite internet revolution - Derek Phillips

If you search Halloween on Google, expect your results page to be haunted.

13 Halloween Easter eggs on Google from The Addams Family to Alien

Top tasks people struggle to do online

The average person completes 90 online tasks a day

Everything you need to know about Fat Bear Week 2023

I can tell you smartphones are damaging children's education Charles Tate

Lou Wall vs The Internet

Fringe comedy reviews: Lou Wall | Chris Grace | The Poor Rich + more

Only subscribers can now use TweetDeck, now X Pro.

What happened to TweetDeck and are there alternatives?

Taylor Swift has announced she is performing at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium in 2024 as part of her UK Eras tour (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift Era’s tour: Every surprise song performed so far

The Steam Summer Sale offers discounts on thousands of video games. Image: Steam/Valve

What are the best Steam Summer Sale deals?

What was the 'mermaid or fish' optical illusion and why it went viral?

Millions face a broadband shake-up - here’s how to check if you’re affected

Millions of BT and Sky customers face internet shake-up

Sky internet users have been left frustrated this morning

Hundreds of customers frustrated as Sky broadband goes down across UK

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries