All news by author: Ciaran Daly

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You can now get Amazon Echo speakers for under £30 - but deal comes with warning
Amazon has just launched one of its best deals yet on one of its top Alexa smart speakers - you can pick up two fifth-gen Echo Dots for under £30 each but there's a slight catch
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Massive Google Chrome upgrade totally changes your web browsing - how to get it
Google is about to release its first major overhaul of Google Chrome in years - and it's a huge visual upgrade for the world's most popular web browser
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Urgent warning issued to iPhone fans ahead of major Apple news this week
With the Apple iPhone 15 looking set to be revealed tomorrow, scammers have already begun targeting smartphone fans with a range of dodgy preorder schemes - here's what to look out for
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UK Wi-Fi warning - stop using broadband hotspots until you know the risks
With more and more Brits working remotely, the risks of being hacked in a public place have never been higher. A new report has revealed what you need to avoid - and how you can stay safe
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My Android phone runs much better after I tried these storage hacks
Is your phone running slowly or struggling for storage space? Read on for the Mirror.co.uk guide to some of the most effective Android hacks to free up space and reclaim your phone
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Millions of old phones to lose Internet access as Virgin O2 plans 3G shutdown
Smartphone users who rely on 3G will have to upgrade soon - as Virgin Media O2 has announced plans to shutter its 3G network by the end of 2025 in favour of faster connections
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Samsung Galaxy users are eligible for a free laptop - here's how to get yours
If you're in the market for some new gadgets then Samsung has got you covered - the tech giant is giving away laptops worth £299 for free when you buy one of their handsets
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Instagram rolls out secret Close Friends privacy upgrade that you need to try
Hiding Instagram posts from specific people could be about to get much easier - thanks to a new feature which seemingly lets you hide your new posts from anyone who isn't a 'close friend'
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These Philips headphones spy on you while you sleep - but for one good reason
It might sound creepy but the new Philips Sleep Headphones are designed to give you the perfect night's sleep - you can wear them in bed and they even provide personalised 'Sleep Coaching'
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If you want a cheap iPhone there's a limited time to grab ultimate Apple deal
You can finally get your hands on a new iPhone for a bargain price as Amazon has slashed the cost of the award-winning iPhone 13, but this offer won't be around for long.
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Check your Wi-Fi router now - UK heatwave could break your broadband this week
With temperatures set to soar to highs of 32 C this week, much of our most-used tech could start to struggle in the warm weather - here's what you need to do to stay online in the heatwave
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Google Chrome users urged to check now for these password-stealing add-ons
Google Chrome has tons of handy extensions but some of them could be secretly stealing your password details from sensitive sites - here's what you need to do in order to stay safe
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Millions of Brits to lose landline phone access as deadline set for switch off
The UK will finally switch off its old landline telephone network soon - you'll have to use broadband to make calls but there are concerns that some will get left behind in the switch
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Students can get the UK's fastest internet for free this autumn - sign up now
If you're in a sticky situation with your broadband listen up - you could be eligible to get your hands on the UK's fastest broadband for free as Community Fibre has launched a major deal
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Best Apple iPhone is finally affordable but huge price cut comes with a warning
With Apple tipped to launch the latest iPhone this month, it's the perfect time to pick up last year's top-end model for an affordable price - but you don't have long to act
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Mystery iPhone black dot is baffling owners but it has a very important feature
The iPhone has a lot of unusual features but one black circle in particular has left Apple fans scratching their heads - it turns out it's one of the most important tools on the device
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Must-have Gmail upgrade will improve your emails but only if you pay for it
Google's new Duet AI technology lets Gmail users hand many of their responsibilities over to an AI - from writing up entire work documents to attending meetings on their behalf. Sadly, it's not free to use.
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Millions of Yahoo users offered rival to ChatGPT - here's how you can try it
Yahoo users now have access to ChatGPT-style AI tools on their emails - they can help you find long-lost emails, summarise long messages, and even save you money on your shopping
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Find out everything Google knows about you using scarily accurate settings hack
Everyone knows that internet companies collect data on us but web users have been left shocked by a Google settings trick - which tells you exactly what Silicon Valley knows about you
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Forget your 4K TV - a new way to binge on Netflix is coming to the UK
Move over Apple - LG has just announced an unbelievable new portable TV built into a suitcase which doubles as a cinema on the go
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Massive WhatsApp upgrade offers millions of Apple users a new way to chat
WhatsApp users can finally message and call their friends with a dedicated Mac app - with nearly all of the same tools and features as the smartphone app
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Millions of Brits fail to spot online scam red flags - check your browser now
A new report claims that over two-thirds of Brits fail to spot the signs of an online scam, putting millions of Internet users at risk - here's our Mirror.co.uk guide to staying safe
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Check your iPhone now for telltale signs of Airplane Mode scam, users warned
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a terrifying new iPhone attack which tricks users into locking down their phone - and hooking it up to scammers' spyware apps
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You'll never have to remember a password again with these three login tricks
It's becoming harder and harder to remember all your passwords - so we tried out some of the most popular ways that you can go passwordless, from biometrics to password managers
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I tried an unbelievably powerful Google trick that everyone has but nobody uses
If you've ever wanted to find out which films an actor was in - or identify a plant in your back garden - there's a little-known Google tool which lets you search for pretty much anything