Technology

Full Fibre broadband upgrades are available

Thousands in Helensburgh could miss out on faster broadband despite upgrade

So-called ‘dodgy’ Fire Sticks and other modified streaming devices can offer unauthorised access to premium content from Sky, Netflix, and TNT Sports for free.

So-called ‘dodgy’ Fire Sticks and other modified streaming devices can offer unauthorised access to premium content from Sky, Netflix, and TNT Sports for free.

English Premier League

Sky issues new warning on illegal streaming devices as Premier League season begins

A petition has been launched to save the so-called cock of the north wood

A petition has been launched to save the so-called cock of the north wood

Mike Edwards on 'penis wood' and new ScotRail app hell

The glasses are banned from courts, including in Dumbarton

The glasses are banned from courts, including in Dumbarton

'Spyware' glasses banned from all courts in Scotland, SCTS confirms

Robbie McNiven has dedicated months to building a website and an app for businesses in Helensburgh

Robbie McNiven has dedicated months to building a website and an app for businesses in Helensburgh

Window cleaner to launch Helensburgh and Dumbarton business directory app

New government plans for teenage social media use could expand to a voluntary overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds

New government plans for teenage social media use could expand to a voluntary overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds

National government

16 and 17 year olds to face overnight social media curfew as part of new plans

United States' Folarin Balogun played against Belgium after Donald Trump helped get his one-match ban overturned

United States' Folarin Balogun played against Belgium after Donald Trump helped get his one-match ban overturned

FIFA World Cup 2026

'I've lost interest in the World Cup, not just because Scotland didn't last'

Lomond Rotary has organised a Helensburgh invite-only event

Lomond Rotary has organised a Helensburgh invite-only event

Artificial intelligence

Intro AI event in town next month as local shop vows to 'champion humans'

Properties in Cove and Kilcreggan are set to benefit

Properties in Cove and Kilcreggan are set to benefit

Work begins on broadband upgrade for homes in two areas

WhatsApp is rolling out its new username feature soon - and you can choose yours now

WhatsApp is rolling out its new username feature soon - and you can choose yours now

How to secure Whatsapp username as new update rolling out to over 3 billion users

Sky has shut down a major TV channel as of today 13 years after it was first launched

Sky has shut down a major TV channel as of today 13 years after it was first launched

Popular channel shuts down for good after 13 years in newest TV guide shake-up

Electrical Safety First has warned of a few key signs to look out for to indicate something is wrong with a power bank

Electrical Safety First has warned of a few key signs to look out for to indicate something is wrong with a power bank

People warned to never take power banks on flight if you notice these 3 things

Martin Lewis says broadband and mobile firms should be banned from increasing prices above inflation during fixed-term contracts, warning millions of customers are paying more than expected.

Martin Lewis says broadband and mobile firms should be banned from increasing prices above inflation during fixed-term contracts, warning millions of customers are paying more than expected.

Martin Lewis reveals the broadband contract trap costing millions of households more

HMNB Clyde's Additive Manufacturing Team leaders meet in front of their new workshops

HMNB Clyde's Additive Manufacturing Team leaders meet in front of their new workshops

How two new shipping containers could revolutionise submarine repairs at base

The UK Government is to ban under-16s from having access to social media.

The UK Government is to ban under-16s from having access to social media.

'When I was growing up, the way to protect children was for parents to be parents'

The use of illegal streaming devices is a

The use of illegal streaming devices is a

Amazon Fire TV Stick

Man jailed for 3 years as crackdown on use of 'dodgy' Fire Sticks in the UK continues

Some of the phone chargers posed a risk of electric shock, fire, or explosion.

Some of the phone chargers posed a risk of electric shock, fire, or explosion.

'Fatal' fake phone chargers sold by Amazon, B&Q, and eBay - the signs to look out for

The 12-year-old Lomond School pupil is encouraging others to join her in the summer camp this year

The 12-year-old Lomond School pupil is encouraging others to join her in the summer camp this year

Meet the Helensburgh pupil encouraging people to join coding summer camp

Campaigners argue many older people need a TV for company

Campaigners argue many older people need a TV for company

TV licences could be free again for all pensioners after thousands back new campaign

A social media policy has been recommended

A social media policy has been recommended

Argyll and Bute Council

Disagreement as social media policy debated in Argyll and Bute

Mike Edwards on when the internet knew what he was thinking - before doing a thing

Samsung smart TVs have had a few extra channels added to them in recent times

Samsung smart TVs have had a few extra channels added to them in recent times

Millions of TVs upgraded with free extra channels including bonus sports content

Households told ‘don’t delay’ as landline phones face switch-off

Households told ‘don’t delay’ as landline phones face switch-off

'Act now' or lose your landline as UK switch-off deadline fast approaching

Helensburgh Theatre Arts cast took part in the day

Helensburgh Theatre Arts cast took part in the day

Festival marks 100 years since the invention of television - with live entertainment

Amazon's Fire TV Sticks will no longer run on its Fire OS

Amazon's Fire TV Sticks will no longer run on its Fire OS

Amazon makes major change to Fire Sticks in continued crackdown on illegal streaming

Astronaut Reid Wiseman and the Artemis II crew safely returned to Earth after their Moon mission

Astronaut Reid Wiseman and the Artemis II crew safely returned to Earth after their Moon mission

Artemis mission

'My taciturn elderly relative loved the Apollo missions more than anything'

John Logie Baird gave his first public demonstration of television in 1926.

John Logie Baird gave his first public demonstration of television in 1926.

Why doesn't Helensburgh make so much more of its most famous son?

Series of AI public workshops set for Helensburgh

Series of AI public workshops set for Helensburgh

Artificial intelligence

Series of AI public workshops set for Helensburgh

The new website has been launched by the Helensburgh and District Access Trust

The new website has been launched by the Helensburgh and District Access Trust

New website launched by Helensburgh volunteer group for Scotland's trails

The new network includes Helensburgh and other areas in Argyll and Bute

The new network includes Helensburgh and other areas in Argyll and Bute

Argyll and Bute

New 5G+ network switched on across Helensburgh and Lomond

Warning signs include faster-than-normal battery drain, devices heating up during charging, sudden percentage drops, and unexpected shutdowns

Warning signs include faster-than-normal battery drain, devices heating up during charging, sudden percentage drops, and unexpected shutdowns

The simple mistake that is killing your phone battery and how to fix it

The aftermath of the devastating fire in Glasgow city centre

The aftermath of the devastating fire in Glasgow city centre

'Glasgow has been changed forever after fires - and not for the better'

Millions of households face broadband bill rises this spring. Experts reveal six quick ways to avoid the price hikes and cut what you pay.

Millions of households face broadband bill rises this spring. Experts reveal six quick ways to avoid the price hikes and cut what you pay.

Broadband bills rising in days - 6 quick checks that could stop you paying £48 more

Are you 'sharenting'? This online parenting habit could put children at risk of identity theft and fraud

Are you 'sharenting'? This online parenting habit could put children at risk of identity theft and fraud

Parents urged to stop one online habit that could put their children at risk

WhatsApp users urged to change this one setting to protect against 'malicious' bug

The government is considering banning social media for under-16s in the UK

The government is considering banning social media for under-16s in the UK

National government

UK government considers banning social media for under 16s - what to know

The AI bot Grok has been under fire after creating sexualised content with consent

The AI bot Grok has been under fire after creating sexualised content with consent

Making AI-generated sexual images without consent now illegal in UK amid Grok AI row

As part of O2 Recycle, you could claim up to £160 back for your old gaming console.

As part of O2 Recycle, you could claim up to £160 back for your old gaming console.

Virgin Media O2

Virgin Media O2 offering £100s for old gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox

Mobile scams are becoming all too common

Mobile scams are becoming all too common

Mike Edwards: I'm wise to text message scams but elderly may not be so lucky

Charmaine O'Donnell

Charmaine O'Donnell

Mum ‘horrified’ by AI deepfake TikTok of daughter describing her death

Why do we film incidents rather than step in to help?

Why do we film incidents rather than step in to help?

Mike Edwards: What happened to helping someone in trouble, rather than filming them?

Digital ID cards are being discussed in the UK

Digital ID cards are being discussed in the UK

Mike Edwards: Phones already track us - so why all the fuss about ID cards?

Liz Cunningham (right), granddaughter of JLB and local quilter, Patricia Macindoe

Liz Cunningham (right), granddaughter of JLB and local quilter, Patricia Macindoe

Touching chance encounter in Helensburgh marking JLB TV centenary

Events to mark Helensburgh inventor's role set to kick off

Events to mark Helensburgh inventor's role set to kick off

A century of television: Events to mark Helensburgh inventor's role set to kick off

Fraser has created the Balloch Park Guide app

Fraser has created the Balloch Park Guide app

Faslane worker turns personal passion into new app for treasured landmark

Spotify is introducing a new messaging feature that is being rolled out this week

Spotify is introducing a new messaging feature that is being rolled out this week

Spotify users cry 'who asked for this' as huge new feature coming to music app

Specialist devices were fitted on bin lorries to collect the data

Specialist devices were fitted on bin lorries to collect the data

Argyll and Bute Council

Bin lorries survey Argyll and Bute to identify best mobile coverage

Spotify users could have their accounts deleted if they fail to pass age verification checks

Spotify users could have their accounts deleted if they fail to pass age verification checks

Spotify users threaten to 'quit' app as accounts could be deleted under new rule

Solutions are being sought for the litter at Arrochar's litter sink

Solutions are being sought for the litter at Arrochar's litter sink

Argyll and Bute

Plastic problem at Arrochar's litter sink seeks technology solutions

Kay Dingwall and her husband Tom have trialled the fob

Kay Dingwall and her husband Tom have trialled the fob

Helensburgh couple among first to trial life-saving fob

The NSPCC has issued advice for families on keeping children and teens safe online

The NSPCC has issued advice for families on keeping children and teens safe online

How can I keep my child safe online? NSPCC guidelines as Ofcom tightens rules

EE, O2, Vodafone, Three and BT services all seem to be down.

EE, O2, Vodafone, Three and BT services all seem to be down.

EE, O2, Vodafone, Three and BT all down as customers report issues

In some cases for just £50 per year, you can view channels such as Sky Sports and Sky Cinema.

In some cases for just £50 per year, you can view channels such as Sky Sports and Sky Cinema.

Millions of UK homes face having Sky TV taken off them amid huge crackdown

The plans for a 5G mast in Balloch has been approved

The plans for a 5G mast in Balloch has been approved

Planning and development

Plans for 5G mast next to fast road restaurant in Balloch approved