Science
Your smartphone is a parasite, according to evolution
What does evolution tell us about parasitical invasions into the bodies and minds of the human species, and is your smartphone in fact one of them?
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Science
Screens and social media are damaging kids’ conversation skills
Smartphone screens and social media are contributing to huge losses in social developmental skills in young children. Here’s why this matters, and how to get them back.
Science
How your social media usage contributes to climate change
A data-driven look at how scrolling, video watching and digital devices contribute to greenhouse gas emissions — and what it actually means to live a more eco-friendly life with technology.
dumbphones
The Light Phone II review – 3-weeks with this pragmatic dumbphone
Can you survive with just the Light Phone 2? I tried this stunning phone for 3-weeks to test if it could replace my Samsung Galaxy, so you didn't have to.
Tech Guides
What is digital minimalist, and how do you do it?
People are revolting against addictive technologies, so what is digital minimalism, and how do you do it?
Tech Guides
Best dumbphones to buy in 2026 for digital minimalists
Looking a chance to disconnect and switch off your notifications in 2026? We've ranked the best dumbphones to buy on the market right now.
Reviews
Wisephone 2 Review – WiseOS The Real Winner For Techless' New Dumbphone
The Wisephone 2 by Techless is a device that dares to be a different, yet realistic, dumbphone in a world dominated by feature-packed smartphones.
Tech Guides
Raising Digital Explorers: How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
Allowing our kids to thrive and create in a digital world is vital to their social and psychological development. We explore the innovative ways that parents are protecting their children online in 2025.
Health
What the research tells us about how to beat tech addiction
We take a look at what the science says about device dependency, and how to overcome our tech addiction through a digital detox.
Science
Time Expansion Experiences: Why time slows down in altered states of consciousness
Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Steve Taylor, discusses why our perception of time alters during intense or traumatic scenarios.
Tech Guides
6 ways to make the internet safer for women
Kovila P.L. Coopamootoo, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at King's College London, proposes a fascinating take on how to make the internet a more welcoming and protective space for women of all ages.
Health
Why OLED monitors may be healthier for you
The rise in popularity of OLED gaming monitors and computer screens has largely been driven by the advances in graphics. So we take a look to see if there are any health benefits to using OLED screens.