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One wallet, 27 systems: can the EU build an untraceable Digital ID?

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The rise of retro tech among Gen Zers

As social media fatigue grows, Gen Zers are opting to take a break with retro devices like flip phones and vinyl records.

Health news

When new albums drop, traffic deaths rise, study finds

A new US study found that traffic deaths rose 15% on days when major albums by artists including Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny were released and music streaming surged.

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Your phone is destroying your thumbs — and here's how to stop it

The way we use smartphones is wreaking havoc on our hands, and can cause texting thumb, carpal tunnel and arthritis. Doctors say a few simple changes could make a difference.

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Children under two should have zero screen time, experts warn

Children under two should avoid screens entirely, according to a new review linking early exposure to long-term developmental risks.

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Do not put your phone in the fridge: 5 ways to keep your tech cool

Here are 5 ways to prevent your laptops and smartphones from getting damaged this summer.

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Afghan government staff told to abandon smartphones or face prison

How widely the rule is being implemented across Afghanistan and the scale of its impact were not entirely clear.

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The Phoebe Bridgers effect: Can Europeans accept a no-phone tour?

Bridgers joins artists like Bob Dylan, Jack White and Ghost in outright banning phones from live shows.

Europe News

How smartphone use is linked to falling birth rates

Birth rates across Europe have been falling for years. A new study highlights a possible cause.

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Dumb phones and iPods: Meet the people disconnecting with old tech

A growing cohort of people are shunning new technologies in favour of the outdated or obsolete. Euronews Next spoke to four collectors about escaping digital fatigue with dumb phones and iPods.

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Inside the factory behind Xiaomi's European smartphone push

Euronews had a rare chance to step inside Xiaomi's Beijing factory, which is almost fully automated and reveals the manufacturing muscle behind a brand seeking to challenge Apple and Samsung at the premium end of the global smartphone market.

Lifestyle

Internet slams Apple CEO for urging people to get off smartphones

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has urged people to spend more time outdoors instead of looking at their smartphones... The irony wasn't lost on those staring at their screens.

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A Pocket Cinema Camera: Inside vivo's X300 Ultra

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Smartphones have long dominated photography, but video is quickly becoming the priority for creators and social media users alike.

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This wearable device lets your pets call you when they need attention

The device is designed to recognise certain movements made by a pet and turn them into alerts or calls to the owner.

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Honor takes a leap into AI with ‘robot phone’ and humanoid

Honor unveils a phone with a robotic arm — and a humanoid robot to match at MWC 2026.

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AI and privacy: Everything to know about Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra

There’s little new in the look of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Instead, Samsung says the real upgrade is AI. But will it be enough to stand out in a smartphone market already packed with AI?

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Is Elon Musk's SpaceX launching a Starlink smartphone?

Reports suggest that Musk's company is exploring a Starlink-branded device that could connect directly to its satellites.