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Soon enough, not even our lock screens will be safe from adverts

By Steve McCaskill published

Glance lets manufacturers and operators push content to user lock screens.

Phone & Communications
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Windows 11 is testing ads in the worst place possible

By Darren Allan last updated

While the adverts are still in testing, Microsoft has tried this before, and we worry what this might mean.

Windows
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The best and worst Super Bowl 2022 commercials

By Tom Goodwyn published

The best, the worst and the mediocre from the Super Bowl 2021 commercials.

Entertainment
Stalkerware

Google is still showing ads for stalkerware

By Mike Moore published

Ads for stalkerware will be pulled within weeks, Google says.

Pro
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Google accused of secretly tracking users across the web

By Mike Moore published

Secret Google web pages funneled user data to advertisers.

Security
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Facebook eases up on cryptocurrency adverts

By Mike Moore published

Cryptocurrency ads may return to Facebook under new guidelines

Pro
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Google bans Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency adverts

By Mike Moore published

New rules blocking cryptocurrency ads will come into force in June

Software & Services
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Microsoft gets more aggressive with pushing adverts in Windows 10

By Darren Allan published

The operating system’s long-running ad controversy just got a little thornier.

Windows
Windows 10 Spring Creators Update

Windows 10 is about to slip in more stealthy adverts

By Darren Allan published

Ads are already on the Start menu and lock screen, and will soon appear in the share UI.

Windows
The best and worst Christmas phone ads

The best and worst Christmas mobile device ads

By James O'Malley published

We've taken a look back at some of the best and worst festive TV mobile device adverts.

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