News Copy One in five Brits adults now feel ‘more comfortable’ interacting with people online than they do face-to-face, according to research. A detailed study found a large percentage of the population have become so used to communicating via tablets, PCs and smart phones that they now consider traditional first-hand socialising a ‘challenge’. As many as one third of those …

News Copy Almost eight million Brits have broken gadgets – in a fit of RAGE, a study found. Research revealed 15 per cent have run out of patience with their troublesome tech at one time or another and have attempted to destroy it as a result. Typically those polled will endure 63 IT issues a year – including intermittent Wi-Fi, …

News Copy Nearly seven in 10 Brits are regularly using household appliances which are at least 10 years old, according to research. A study into the nation’s kitchens revealed many old devices are still going strong in the country’s homes. A survey of 2,000 adults found 37 per cent have a fridge that’s more than a decade old, and four …

News Copy – By Emma Elsworthy Three in 10 kids have already been affected by the deadly suicide game known as the ‘Momo Challenge’ – with one in 20 going on to hurt themselves or others. Research revealed while 95 per cent of parents are aware of the sinister craze, 30 per cent still haven’t warned their children about the …

News Copy Apps for health and fitness, music streaming and mindfulness are set to be the most downloaded in January 2019, according to research. A poll of 2,000 smartphone owners found calorie-tracking app MyFitnessPal is the most likely to be added to the nation’s phones in the new year. And to add a soundtrack to the workouts, music streaming app …

News Copy Half of Brits will celebrate Christmas virtually this year, according to a study. Researchers found more than five million people will open presents over Facetime or Skype because they can’t be with loved ones on the big day. And three million will also have their Christmas dinner in front of a screen for the same reason. The findings …

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 …