Gen Z is trading in their smartphones for a nostalgic choice — Blackberry
Young individuals are increasingly seeking a connection to the world around them. One method gaining traction? “Dumbphones,” which some have affectionately dubbed millennial BlackBerrys. Interestingly, members of Gen-Z are also engaging with social media—despite some criticism—and promoting their views. For several months now, users in their late teens to mid-20s have been latching onto “retro” […]
Resources, smartphones, and armed groups: the evolution of conflict in DRC
It’s been quite a turbulent week, as a peace agreement is being negotiated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo following three months of intense fighting. I had a conversation with East Africa correspondent Carlos Mureicz about the conflict, its sudden escalation, and the prospects for lasting peace. Long Shadows from the ’90s Back in […]
Google Admits Paying “Enormous Sum Of Money” To Samsung To Preinstall Gemini On Smartphones
Quick Take The summary is AI-generated, and the newsroom was reviewed. Google pays Samsung Monthly for pre-installation of the Gemini AI app. The payment arrangement is a two-year agreement with the subscription revenue share. The DOJ lawyer described the fixed monthly payment as “a huge amount.” Google allows Samsung to pay “a huge sum” each […]
Parents must make tough choices on smartphones, says children’s commissioner for England | Smartphones
Children in England need to prepare parents to make difficult decisions about their children’s smartphone use rather than trying to become friends. Dame Rachel de Souza said this should include parents considering examples of setting up children through their phone use. Write in Sunday Timesde Souza said, “If we are serious about protecting our children, […]
Smartphones, Computers Exempt from Trump Admin’s Tariffs on China
The Trump administration has announced that various electronic devices, such as smartphones and computers, will be exempt from tariffs imposed on China. A breaking news posted Friday night by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency revealed that certain products will be exempt from customs duties. Customs exemptions for certain products “applies retroactively to April […]
Campaign to bar under-14s from having smartphones signed by 100,000 parents | Children
The online campaign, which has forced parents to ban their children from owning smartphones until they are at least 14, has earned 100,000 signatures in the six months since its launch. The free smartphone childhood campaign launched a “parent agreement” in September. The campaign promised to withhold children's phones until the end of their ninth […]
Allowing Children on Smartphones a ‘Deliberate Social Experiment’
Authors of a major report that destroyed norms of “care” for transgender children say the UK is conducting a “deliberate social experiment” by allowing minors to use smartphones for several hours a day. I warned you. Dr Hilary Cass warned of the potential negative effects of screen time on children and suggested the UK should […]
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling’s kids aren’t allowed on social media, smartphones
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling's daughters may have access to Hollywood's hottest couple, but they don't have time for social media or smartphones. In a new interview with Sunday TimesMendez talked about why her homeschooled daughters Esmeralda, 10, and Amada, 8, are growing up a little differently than many children their age. “Putting your child […]
California to ban smartphones in public schools
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill, along with many others, into law, meaning school districts across the state will be forced to limit or ban cell phone use in public schools. This bill: AB3216The bill was authored by Republican Rep. Josh Huber and approved in a bipartisan vote. The bill states that schools “must […]
Newsom Signs Bill Restricting Smartphones in Schools
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill on Monday that “requires all school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education to adopt policies limiting or banning smartphone use by July 1, 2026.” This law: AB3216The bill, known as the “No Phone Schools” bill, would expand existing laws that give local school officials the […]