Intentionally leaving your phone at home whilst you are out and about throughout the day might sound like a terrifying prospect. There will likely be legitimate concerns around how you are going to pay for things, contact someone if you need to, and keep yourself entertained when bored. However, it’s actually quite incredible to think
The UK Government is set to introduce a nationwide social media ban for under-16s, with the measures expected to come into force in early 2027. The move is designed to better protect young people online while also helping to give children their childhoods back by reducing the influence of social media on their daily lives.
Remember when streaming services were supposed to save us money? What started as a simple £7.99 monthly subscription to Netflix has quietly evolved into a long list of recurring payments. Today, many households are paying for Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Spotify, Apple Music, Dropbox, cloud storage, and countless other digital services, all automatically renewing month
If you’ve made any effort to improve your fitness and overall health in recent years, I’d be very surprised if some amount of tech hasn’t been involved in your journey. All manner of health-related metrics, from calorie burn to steps and resting heart rate, can be tracked by a variety of gadgets and devices. Apps
There was a time when television demanded your attention. Complex characters, layered storylines, and subtle moments rewarded viewers who were willing to sit down and engage with what was unfolding on screen. Increasingly, however, Netflix appears to be operating under a very different assumption: that you’re not really watching at all. The streaming giant seems
Okay, it’s time to address the elephant in the room and tackle an obvious contradiction. After all, if you read the headline: “Man Looking To Downsize His Digital Life Starts Online Blog”, you’d think he was destined to fail from the outset. Starting this blog might seem slightly crazy if the aim was to spend
Walk down any high street or take a form of public transport, and you’ll notice the prevalence of smartphone use. The vast majority of citizens use their smartphones in a fine and acceptable manner; however, there are others who overstep the mark in terms of both decency and etiquette. We expose these annoying smartphone users
Most of us have experienced it. You pick up your phone to check a message, glance at Instagram, or watch a quick video on TikTok. Before you know it, half an hour has disappeared. In some cases, it can be much longer. Social media platforms and short-form video apps are designed to keep us engaged.
Technology is sold to us with the promise of speed, efficiency and convenience. It is fundamentally meant to make our everyday life better. But has the tech revolution really propelled us into some digital utopia, in which struggle and confusion are a thing of the past, or rather, has it burdened us with an ever-tightening
It’s around 6.20 am, and I’m standing at the station waiting for my train to arrive. The screen informs me that the train is due, and I see the lights appear down the tracks as it makes its way around the bend. I think to myself, it’s time for one last check on social media,
