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Screens impact your sleep so how can you stop doomscrolling in bed?

Here's what experts suggest to change your bedtime routine, and avoid screens and the inevitable late-night doomscrolling.

Food and Drink

Are you up to the challenge of this Italian restaurant?

Did Romeo and Juliet have smartphones? We think not. An Italian restaurant in Verona is tackling a modern problem in the best way imaginable.

Business

Samsung wins out as it takes a chunk out of Apple's phone business

Samsung wins back its crown from Apple as European bargain hunters in particular move away from Apple and towards cheaper Chinese brands.

Health news

Could a smartphone app help to detect early signs of dementia?

Researchers say the app could be used to detect early signs of dementia in younger people as well as monitor the effects of treatment.

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Economy

Millions of AT&T customers hit by dark web data breach

In a statement, the US telecoms giant said a data set found on the 'dark web' contained information including social security numbers and passcodes for about 7.6 million current and 65.4 million former account holders.

Tech News

Which countries have the best and worst Internet speeds in Europe?

New research reveals the parts of Europe with the fastest and slowest Internet loading speeds. How does your country rank?

Health news

What do we know about smartphones’ impact on our physical health?

A sports doctor writes in his book that smartphones are a problem for our physical health and recommends that people try to reduce their screen time.

Sci-Tech

MWC2024: Smartphones become smarter

In partnership with HONOR

Artificial intelligence is taking centre stage at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Phone manufacturers are bringing this revolution to their devices with a whole new range of personalised features that push the boundaries of the consumer experience.

Tech News

MWC 2024: Here is a look at the mobile phones of the future

Bendy phones and satellite connections were among the innovations on display at Mobile World Congress this year.

27 February 2024

Tech News

Smartphones to be banned in Italian classrooms

Phones and tablets can lead to aggression against staff and create tensions in schools, Italy's education minister Giuseppe Valditara claimed.

23 February 2024

Partner content

Why eSIMs are perfect for short & long stay travelling

Partner content presented by Zadarma

A digital eSIM is the easy way to stay connected while abroad, without the need for a physical SIM.

20 February 2024

Home

Gaza residents use solar panels to charge phones amid electricity cuts

While these solar charging stalls are a silver lining for many, weather and high demand often cause a long wait.

13 February 2024

Business

Apple, under Brussels pressure, agrees to open up iPhone payments

Banks and other rivals had complained the dominance of Apple Pay was anti-competitive.

19 January 2024

Markets

Apple overtakes Samsung to gain world’s largest smartphone-maker crown

Apple has long led the smartphone market by revenue and profits; it has now overtaken Samsung to become the world leader by volume.

16 January 2024

Business

Apple offers Chinese customers discounts on iPhone 15s

The price of iPhone 15s is being cut by as much as 5% as competition heats up in China's smartphone market.

15 January 2024

World News

Dutch school phone ban to come into force next month

From next month, secondary school pupils in the Netherlands will no longer be able to use their phones in the classroom.

16 December 2023

Earth News

‘Upgrade madness’: How the planet picks up the tab on Black Friday

A UK charity has calculated the emissions that could be saved by resisting Black Friday marketing

23 November 2023

Culture news

Kendrick Lamar and the rise of the anti-smart phone

(Smart) Phone, Don’t Kill My Vibe.

7 November 2023

Markets

Samsung profits at 8-year low, but hope is in sight

The South Korean tech company published its early estimates for the third quarter of 2023 on Wednesday, announcing a 78% drop in profits compared to the same time last year. The results are better than expected.

11 October 2023

Tech News

Google packs more AI into new Pixel phones, raising prices

According to a Google senior vice president, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones will be like having “AI in your hand.”