I read 100 books in 2 years. Here’s what I learnt. December 24, 2025 As I write this, I am in the final days of the longest reading marathon of my life. In January last year, I set a challenge to read 52 books in as many weeks. Having (just) completed my goal, I set another to read 48 this year, to finish at 100 (journalists like round numbers). [...]
EE capitalises on parental fears with safer SIMs for under 18s July 29, 2025 EE has unveiled ‘safer SIMs’, a trio of under‑18 mobile plans that bundle together network‑level content filters, throttled speeds, scam protection, and a ‘P.H.O.N.E.’ Chat guide. The move has been backed by in‑store safety clinics across 400+ UK branches and is pitched directly at parents overwhelmed by children’s digital exposure. At her debut briefing as CEO [...]
The Debate: Should we ban smartphones in schools? April 2, 2025 As Keir Starmer calls for schools to pay screen Adolescence, could a smartphone ban be next? We get two writers to argue for and against.
The post-smartphone era: what comes after the touchscreen? April 1, 2025 Smart interfaces and AI agents are the next frontier in digital evolution, so what happens when you no longer need a screen to use your tech? Asks Paul Armstrong We swipe. We tap. We double-click and long-press. For over 20 years, the smartphone has been the interface through which we interact with everything – our [...]
ChatGPT will make you dumber – if you don’t learn how to use it March 27, 2025 ChatGPT will make you dumber - if you use it incorrectly. Lewis Z Liu outlines how to use the tech to make you more intelligent, not less.
Phone thefts: How are the Met Police tackling the crisis in London? February 6, 2025 If you live or travel in London, it’s fairly likely that you, or someone you live, work or socialise with, will – at some point or other – have had their phone stolen. Whether it’s slipped out of your pocket, or snatched from your hand, the experience has become commonplace – but remains stressful, frustrating, [...]
Tories push for school smartphone ban to be added to education bill January 25, 2025 The Tories will push for a ban on smartphones in schools to be included in the Government’s education Bill. The Conservatives are tabling an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to end the use of mobile phones and other devices during school days by pupils. It is understood that the Labour government has [...]
Samsung UK: TVs boost profit despite smartphones losing ground August 20, 2024 The rise in popularly in premium TVs helped Samsung’s UK profit surge during its latest financial year despite the electronics giant losing ground in the smartphones market. The UK arm of Samsung has reported a pre-tax profit of £135.3m for 2023, up from £126.8m, thanks to it boosting its market share in high-end televisions. The [...]
Next government should consider ban on phones for under-16s, report says May 25, 2024 The next government should consider a statutory ban on mobile phones in schools and a total ban on phones for under-16s, a report from MPs says. The House of Commons Education Committee said tougher guidance on mobile phones in schools and how to manage children’s screen time at home is needed to better protect young [...]
The Debate: Should we ban smartphones for children? May 7, 2024 Most people agree that children are spending too much time on smartphones. But what should the government do about it - if anything?