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BRITS spend a staggering £696 per year on subscriptions – and prices keep going up.But with a few simple swaps, you could instantly save without missing out on your favourite shows, music and services.6Some swaps are done in a matter of seconds with a couple of button tapsCredit: GettyDigital subscriptions have become commonplace for everything from Netflix and Prime to iCloud and PlayStation Plus.Just this week, Spotify announced that it’s hiking fees for millions globally (though Brits have been spared for now).It’s become a regular theme, year after year, that many find hard to sustain.Here, we reveal some of the…

WHATSAPP has revealed its taken down 6.8million accounts in a huge crackdown on serious misuse.The Meta-owned messaging app said the banned accounts were linked to criminal scam centres targeting people across the world.1WhatsApp has worked with ChatGPT to disrupt one criminal scam gangCredit: GettyMany were tied to forced labour and run by organised crime gangs primarily situated in Southeast Asia, the firm claims.The 6.8million accounts in question were all banned in the first six months of 2025.”Based on our investigative insights into the latest enforcement efforts, we proactively detected and took down accounts before scam centers were able to operationalize them,”…

BOSSES for a huge tech brand have spoken out amid fears that its phone business could be winding down.The firm has a long history of pioneering everything from TVs to game consoles, as well as 33 years making mobiles.2The once popular brand only has about a 1 per cent share in some countries nowCredit: AFP2But bosses insist it’s still an ‘extremely important business’Credit: GettyBut shoppers grew suspicious after spotting that all of Sony’s phones were mysteriously sold out last month.And they remain that way today despite chiefs now insisting they’re not giving up.Lin Tao, Sony’s chief financial officer, said its…

SHOCKING new evidence has revealed that Romans returned to Pompeii after the devastating Mount Vesuvius eruption 1,946 years ago.Until now little was known about the aftermath of the deadly volcanic eruption in 79 AD which killed thousands.5Thousands died after choking on the ashCredit: Getty5New findings tell a whole new story about life after the eruptionCredit: Pompeii Archaeological Park/AFP5Rubble and ash led to the ground floor of houses being transformed into cellarsCredit: Pompeii Archaeological Park/AFPThe city was left in ruins and buried under layers of ash, leading many to believe any survivors had simply fled never to return.Experts had long speculated…

WHATSAPP users are being urged not to ignore a new alert that is designed to help them avoid scams.Global cyber crime is on the rise with 73 per cent of adults in the US recently reporting they had experienced an online attack.1New feature affects anyone using the service who is invited to a group chatWhatsApp is adding an additional feature designed to protect users from group chat scams that could empty their bank accounts.The new feature will affect anyone using the service who is invited to a group chat.”When someone you might not know invites you to a group chat, the app…

THERE are two hidden buttons on your Sky TV that deliver instant telly upgrades.Even if you’ve been watching Sky for years, there’s a good chance that you’ve missed these little-known features.5Head into your Sky TV’s settings menuCredit: Sean Keach5Look for the Judder Reduction featureCredit: Sean KeachAll you need is your TV remote and 30 seconds.HIDDEN FEATURE #1 – JUDDER REDUCTIONFirst, you’ll want to scroll down to your Sky TV’s Settings menu.Once you’re in, look for the Picture and Sound tab. It’s usually in the first slot. Click it.Now click on Picture, and scroll down to Judder Reduction for TV apps.This…

DRIVERS can unlock a clever upgrade for their car screens without paying a penny.You’ll be able to make the inside of your car look much nicer thanks to a clever tech hack.8Apple CarPlay is getting a major upgrade – and you can bag it earlyCredit: Apple8Normally you’d have to wait until September for the new lookCredit: AppleEarlier this year, Apple showed off a brand new version of CarPlay.That’s the iPhone-style interface you see on your car screen when you’ve got your Apple mobile with you.It gives your in-car screen a slick new ‘Liquid Glass’ look plus loads of clever new…

A GREAT measure for a game is when it’s so fun, you completely lose track of time.Ticking that box is Nintendo’s revamped Super Mario Party Jamboree, which kept not only me but six pals awake until 1am. If you’ve got kids, this is an absolute dream family title.11Super Mario Party Jamboree is a favourite at homeCredit: Sean Keach / The Sun11It’s a brilliant Mario-themed party gameCredit: Nintendo11The game has been upgraded for the new Nintendo Switch 2Credit: Sean Keach / The SunThe game actually came out in October 2024, but it’s just been upgraded for the new Nintendo Switch 2.WHAT…

SPOTIFY is making strict changes to its popular music app that could see some accounts deleted in the wake of new UK age checks.The world’s biggest music streaming platform has started showing popups asking people to confirm their age to access certain content meant for adults.2Popup has started appearing on some accountsCredit: Alamy2The move will affect features like music videos deemed suitable for adults onlyCredit: SpotifyThis can appear for things like a music video flagged as 18+.Users can choose to confirm their age by sharing a selfie or their ID, a move that’s been seen across multiple sites in the…

LOVE a freebie? Well, there are loads lurking on your mobile that are just waiting to be claimed.You can bag perks worth hundreds of pounds, getting you TV, music, games, books and even extra phone storage – if you know where to look…14Spotify has plenty of free music – but it’s not your only optionCredit: Spotify14Amazon customers can bag free music tooCredit: AmazonTo save you searching, we’ve tracked down some of the most tempting freebies hiding on your phone or tablet today.FREE MUSICIt’s no secret that Spotify offers a free tier. You won’t be able to choose specific songs and…