Internet

  • A nice new GOV.UK app is here

    The GOV.UK website has come on leaps and bounds since its launch in 2012 as a new service to deliver Government benefits into our hands.

    The old days of phone calls and endless combined forms are nearly behind us. As more gets updated it should be plain sailing from there.

    A set of screenshots of the new GOV.UK app.

    The latest iteration is a smartphone app for the public user – handily titled GOV.UK. It’s available for free download on both major app stores.

    It’s a basic, almost featureless experience that helps users to navigate the website better. It’s said it will improve – or expand – in time to come.

    *A change was made to add a graphic.

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  • Call for information: Russia criminal

    In an exclusive for Conservative News Site, a criminal alleged to work on behalf of a Moscow-based crime network has been spotted loitering in Reading, Berkshire.

    A suspect loitering in Reading, Berkshire.

    She’s alleged to have skills in Internet-based harassment, in particular on social media networks.

    Any information relating to this individual must be passed to a relevant public body. It will be used to build an accurate case, if one exists.

  • Threads close to X in activity

    The new Meta-backed app Threads now competes with X for daily users, says TechCrunch.

    Its clean, text-based look allows existing Instagram users another outlet for their posts.

    The growth of social media has ignited a fierce war for the top spot in download charts.

  • Caught: “Pilot” media antagonist

    In an exclusive for ConservativeNewsSite.com, a criminal believed to be behind “Pilot”, a device and media manipulation effort, has been spotted in Reading, Berkshire.

    A “Pilot” suspect

    He’s believed to be from Russia, but is able to hide incognito in various disguises. His intent is to cause harm and disruption everywhere.

  • Meta, xAI, find comfort in competition

    The AI race is advancing. Facebook giant Meta is rolling out its new app Meta AI. It allows users to query and share answers with others. It rivals xAI’s Grok, and X, which have similar features.

    Together, American social media giants are reshaping digital device use. Its portent is clear. The universal use of such referencing suites is a boon for knowledge industries.

    It means people study in cleverer ways. The sharing networks that exist elsewhere benefit from increased engagement. It enhances the interest in, and reach of, credible news.

  • AI can boost our fortunes

    The AI upstarts – OpenAI, xAI, and DeepSeek – are taking up users in their hundreds of millions. The corporate developments are making waves too. In recent years new valuations, features, and integrations have seen its entry into the mainstream.

    The next steps are crucial. A lack of integrity in academia can be analysed. New efficiency can be at the centre of government services. The information world can strive for accuracy. This is the sort of future many dreamed of. It’s happening in our time.

  • Albanese: Social media 16+ only

    Anthony Albanese, Australian Prime Minister, is vying for a law to restrict social media to 16’s and over. His effort is part of a long-running battle to moderate online activity.

    Today he posted on X to announce the introduction of a bill to the Australian Parliament to achieve his goal. He previously identified with parents over the issue.