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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.

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‘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

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Kendrick Lamar and the rise of the anti-smart phone

(Smart) Phone, Don’t Kill My Vibe.

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.

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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.”

Tech News

Apple releases fix for iPhone 15 running 'warmer than expected'

The new iOS addresses an issue that caused the iPhones to run "warmer than expected".

Tech News

Apple Event 2023: New iPhone 15 and EU-imposed charge ports expected

Amid the anticipated announcement of the new iPhone 15, a big question at the 2023 Apple Event surrounds its charging ports.

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Are you a 'Phubber'? How phones are ruining our relationships

Do you spend more time on your phone than with your partner? You might be a phubber - and it's a major red flag.

Tech News

Samsung unveils new generation of foldable smartphones

The bending smartphones come with a hefty pricetag and can be preordered in some countries.

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UNESCO calls for a global smartphone ban in schools

The UN agency said that even being close to a smartphone has been linked with students being distracted in the classroom, which in turn causes poorer student performances.

Europe News

New EU law plans for smartphones to include replaceable batteries

The EU wants to prevent manufacturers from making it difficult for consumers to change their devices' batteries safely and cheaply.

Tech News

US announces a cybersecurity labeling programme for smart devices

The Cyber Trust initiative was first announced in October following a meeting between White House and tech industry representatives.

Travel News

This European island is asking tourists to switch off their phones

This European island is asking tourists to switch off their phones this summer.

Tech News

Why are so many young people choosing to buy 'dumb phones'?

Gen Zs and millennials are turning back to "dumb phones" and rediscovering the pleasures of the offline world with flip devices.

Earth News

EU ‘right to repair’ laws may save millions of phones from landfill

Smartphone manufacturers make their batteries hard to replace. Tough new EU rules will change that.

Ecotech

‘The dark truths’ of the smartphone industry - and how we can fix them

Want a smartphone that doesn’t cost the earth? Here's how Fairphone tackles e-waste, environmental damage and exploitation.

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'BlackBerry' movie sparks nostalgia for obsolete tech

The tale of the rise and fall of BlackBerry, one of the first personal hand-held communication devices, has opened to mostly positive reviews.

Earth News

Austria is tackling e-waste by helping to pay for repairs

An EU-wide ‘right to repair’ law could soon make it easier to repair rather than replace electronics.

World News

50 years ago: The mobile call that heralded a revolution for humanity

Half a century after American engineer Martin Cooper invented the mobile phone. Now it's used by more than 68% of the population.

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Here's why people are ditching their smartphones for "dumb ones"

Are you tired of being a slave to your smartphone? Well, you're not alone! Join the growing trend of people ditching their flashy smartphones and returning to simpler, more classic phones - the beloved "dumbphones". But why the sudden interest in this retro revolution?