News Copy *Embargoed until 00.01 Friday November 30 – no web use before then please* Tesco and Volkswagen have teamed up to launch the UK’s largest retail electric vehicle charging network. The world’s biggest vehicle manufacturer and the nation’s largest fuel retailer are today (Fri) committing to installing almost 2,500 charging bays across up to 600 Tesco stores over the …
News Copy Microscopes, modelling clay and magic kits were among the top toys adults believe children should experience while growing up, according to a study. A poll of 2,000 parents also found many yearn for their kids to ditch their high-tech gadgets and try traditional toys such as chemistry sets, yo-yos and skipping ropes. Cameras, science sets and telescopes also …
A mum has posted a request on the UK’s leading local services marketplace, looking for a hypnotist to cure her son’s Fortnite addiction. The mum says she realised her son has an unhealthy obsession with the game over the October half-term, and despite all her efforts she cannot deter him from playing it every day. She goes on to say …
News Copy – By Richard Jenkins Young children spend twice as long looking at screens as they do playing outside, a study has found. By the time they reach the age of seven, children will have been looking at screens for the equivalent of 456 days – an average of four hours every day. But just 182 days, or an …
News Copy – By Emma Elsworthy The average Brit forgets at least five things every day – thanks to technology. A new study of 2,000 adults shows many are unable to remember passwords, phone numbers of family and friends and even how to spell certain words, because they rely on gadgets to do it for them. Other things commonly forgotten …
NEW RESEARCH FROM BT WHOLE HOME WI-FI REVEALS NEARLY TWO-THIRDS OF PARENTS SAY CHILDREN ARE TOO DISTRACTED ONLINE WHEN THEY SHOULD BE FOCUSING ON HOMEWORK 65% of parents admit they endure a daily struggle to get children, aged 10-15, to concentrate on homework as they are distracted online 25% of parents regularly argue with children about turning off devices at …
News Copy – by Gemma Francis The fight for a spot on the couch could soon be a thing of the past – thanks to a new THREE-STOREY sofa. Designers behind the fantastic furniture – which comfortably seats nine – were inspired by the stadium-style seating at Wembley Stadium and included a smartphone holder, complete with an in-built charger… and …
News Copy – By Gemma Francis Screen-obsessed children are turning their backs on the great outdoors – in favour of the ‘great indoors’, it has emerged. Researchers found the average six to 16-year-old enjoys a total of just SEVEN hours a week outdoors – including weekends. And the typical ‘Fortnite Generation’ child is now online for more than TWO HOURS …
– 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 …
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