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The "149 "dumbphone" designed to keep children off the internet
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (11+ words) The Times...
Apple unveils translation tool and a way to beat hold muzak
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (432+ words) Apple users have been given a new weapon to help battle a modern phone curse: being put on an endless hold with muzak. Hold assist keeps your spot in the queue until a human answers, saving the frustration of hanging…...
Take the plunge with the best waterproof gadgets
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (290+ words) The Times Take the plunge with the best waterproof gadgets Whether for a poolside, ski slope, boggy moor or even a dunk in the ocean, pick from our best luxury tech that keeps the water out Challenge yourself with today's…...
Can this gadget curb Gen Z's phone addiction? I put it to the test
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (66+ words) The Times Can this gadget curb Gen Z's phone addiction? I put it to the test As young Britons grow increasingly concerned about their endless scrolling, thousands are trying the Brick, which blocks selected apps. Our reporter joined them "1 for…...
Can this gadget curb Gen Z's phone addiction? I tested it myself
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (662+ words) Before going to sleep, many adults crave their favourite tea or doze off to a favourite book. As a fully signed up member of Gen Z, my antidote to a busy day is a session of scrolling, and the following…...
AI boom means your next phone will cost more, warns Nothing boss
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (566+ words) The boss of Nothing, the British smartphone maker, said his industry is facing a "fundamental change" as unprecedented demand for memory chips driven by the artificial intelligence boom has seen costs soar. Carl Pei, the founder and chief executive of…...
Black Berry-style phones are back to help you stop "doomscrolling
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (683+ words) Madonna slept with one under a pillow. Barack Obama bucked White House protocol to keep hold of his when he became president. Now, a decade after it was made redundant by the i Phone, the Black Berry is back. The…...
How we fell out of love with having the newest phone
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (1253+ words) Only a few years ago, the release of a new Apple i Phone would make headline news across the world. The queues to be one of the first to own the latest version would rival the queue at Wimbledon for…...
Child-friendly smartphone blocks explicit content automatically
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (457+ words) A new smartphone for children will automatically block nudity and sexual content from being seen, created or shared with the device. The HMD Fuse has a built-in "Harm Block" AI feature that detects explicit content directly on the device. Developed…...