– By Astrid Hall Almost half of families are going on a ‘digital detox’ this summer – because they are worried their kids spend too much time on gadgets, a study has found. Although phones and tablets are a great way to keep the kids quiet for 10 minutes, parents now believe their children get too much screen …
Homes of the future will be able to tell if you’re poorly by analysing your POO – it was revealed yesterday. Experts predict technology will become so smart, we’ll all be sitting on toilets which can tell how fit, well and healthy we are. Futurist Tom Cheesewright claims homes could literally save lives, with toilets becoming the new …
WITH VIDEO An app is revolutionising the lives of vulnerable people in Kenya by helping them manage the burden of unexpected medical costs. Single mums and elderly people are signing up to the mobile health wallet service M-TIBA, which allows individuals to send, save and spend funds for their medical treatments. Prior to its development, the severe lack …
– WITH PICTURES A smartphone giant has surprised two pals by giving them their latest device for FREE – after the pair cracked the new IPhone X’s facial recognition with both their faces. Huawei, the world’s second largest smartphone manufacturer, surprised Joe Clayton and Brad Butcher with the delivery of their latest phone yesterday (Mon). The friends made …
Eight out of ten millennials are using technology to track at least one aspect of their lives, a study has found. The incredible extent to which the younger generation are relying on gadgets to set personal goals, measure success and stay motivated was revealed after researchers polled 1,664 adults between the ages of 18 and 34 across Great …
BAD PHONE ETIQUETTE Failing to say goodbye, hanging up while someone is still talking and rarely answering the phone are among the most annoying mobile phone habits, it was revealed yesterday. Experts have unveiled the modern guide to phone manners, which aims to bring back some of the pleasantries and good etiquette typically associated with using the telephone. …
– WITH VIDEO By Richard Jenkins Too many selfies, ranting about politics and ‘Liking’ your own profile picture have been named among the top 25 social media sins, according to research. A poll of 2,000 phone-mad Brits also found four in ten get wound up by cryptic, attention-seeking status updates designed to elicit sympathy from friends and family. …
By Emma Elsworthy Children as young as three are hindering their emotional intelligence by spending too long staring at screens instead of socialising with other youngsters, it has emerged. Studies have shown children need to spend time with each other to learn to share, communicate effectively with their peers and develop their emotions. But the boom in ownership …
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