As a result, the research of 2,000 adults revealed many won’t take photos from influencers, online reviews – or even footballer’s injuries – at face value. Others struggle to trust emails, calls and texts from unrecognised contacts, people on dating apps and quotes from tradespeople. And three-quarters feel it is harder than ever to know what information they should trust. …

As smart tech becomes more commonplace in our lives, a study of 2,000 adults found six in 10 are excited to see what the future of technology holds. On-street pavement car chargers, hoverboards, smart single person transport and flying vehicles were also among the technological advancements people are hopeful for. It also revealed 44 per cent feel certain the next …

A world away from her more glamorous shoots, the British popstar and songwriter dazzles in the short film, wearing a never-seen-before outfit, designed exclusively by Scottish designer Charlie Jeffery. The ‘Nights On’ film, which was shot on the grounds of Hatfield House Estate, sees the Essex-born singer strike up a pose in a punk-inspired high-school outfit, featuring a tie, skirt, …

SWBRphone – by Mustafa Mirreh Six in 10 adults ‘couldn’t cope’ longer than a day without their mobile phone, a study has found. A survey of 2,000 smartphone users found three in 10 never leave their house without their phone. More than one in 10 (13 per cent) use their device to help them find their way to work while …

A typical adult will also spend two years of their lives online shopping and a further three years on social media. Streaming music accounts for another three years – the equivalent of 52 minutes a day – while checking emails amounts to a total of two years and four months over the average adult lifetime. As a result, the poll …

A survey of 2,000 phone-owners discovered what the true ‘dream phone’ would feature – including having a celebrity on speed dial and the ability to make things cheaper, such as food shopping. More than a quarter want their phone to automatically sift through their photos and delete duplicates, and half would love a universal caller ID. Other phone goals include …

A survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed 41 per cent can’t help but take their mobile phone into the bathroom – with this figure rising to 77 per cent of 18- to 24-year-olds. Social media is partly to blame, with a fifth fearing they couldn’t go 24 hours without checking for the latest updates on Twitter and Instagram. And there …

Six in 10 Brits admit they are ‘rubbish’ at staying in touch with friends and family – taking days, weeks or even months to return calls and messages. Research into 2,000 adults found a quarter said they never know what to say, while 19 per cent struggle to find the time. And for a fifth, keeping on top …

Connected underground greenhouses to grow food, robots to look after pets and children, and drones to call people in for meals – this is everyday life in 20 years, according to experts. A new report predicts that click and deliver homes – where houses will be designed from the comfort of your sofa and craned onto site will …

Millions of adults have played games on their mobile phone for the first time over the past year – with the garden shed among one of the top locations. A study of 1,500 smartphone owners found the number of ‘mobile gamers’ – people who play video games on mobile phones – has seen a steep increase during lockdown. …