Birmingham City University retail expert and political commentator Associate Professor Steve McCabe has said that the announcement from telecommunications giants O2 and VirginMedia that EU roaming fees will be waived for UK customers in Europe is ‘welcome’ in the current cost of living crisis, and could lead to businesses and those able to afford breaks in Europe switching providers in significant numbers.

A digital forensics expert with significant experience of working with law enforcement and government agencies has suggested that UK consumer reliance on Chinese-made internet devices, such as video doorbells, are creating ‘back doors’ into the country’s national security.

Richard Hale, Senior Lecturer and Course Director of Digital Forensics at Birmingham City University, spoke after the new Head of MI6 Richard Moore warned of China’s “debt traps and data traps” in Moore’s first live broadcast interview last week.

The news that the once much-loved Blackberry smartphone will stop working this week leaves owners with the question of what to do with their old device. The immediate reaction for too many people these days is to fling it into the bin, but one waste and recycling company suggests owners to look for alternatives for their now redundant devices.

UK waste collection company Divert.co.uk says that rubbish dumps are already filled with electronic devices which should have gone to recycling.

World of Tanks has just dropped a trailer for its eagerly anticipated festive event, Holiday Ops 2022, and it features a true action hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger! For years, the forums and social media have been abuzz of tankers calling for Arnie to come to World of Tanks and while the team are keeping their cards close to their chest, it might just be the community’s dreams are coming true.

The trailer tells the story of Little Johnny and his letter, which had been left undelivered for almost 30 years.

A unique new gaming battle, The Future Fibre City Clash, giving people in your area the opportunity to play in an exciting cross city FIFA 22 tournament from the comfort and safety of their home opens for registration today.

Gamers across Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, and Leeds will go head-to-head in a FIFA 22 tournament this January for the chance to win a £500 cash prize, as well as a free 6-month Future Fibre and Amazon eero package from TalkTalk - giving the winner the latest full fibre technology.

A digital forensics expert has warned that consumers can do more to prevent cyber criminals from targeting them on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, ahead of a new theatre production by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire challenging the idea that 'if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear'.

Richard Hale, Senior Lecturer in Digital Forensics at Birmingham City University, highlighted web cookies as a common weakness exploited by criminals – and security analysts alike.