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Phoebe Bridgers rekindles the 'phone-free gigs' debate, and I support a ban

By David Nield Published

The indie singer-songwriter is the latest high-profile artist to tell fans they can't have their phones at live shows.

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A selection of the best phones in a cardboard box
I tested the 7 top flagship phones of 2026 — here's which models I recommend

By Axel Metz Published

All of the biggest tech brands have released their flagship phones for the 2025/26 season — here are our favorites for every type of user.

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A close up of a person's eyes and face. They are wearing glasses and in one eye there's. a reflection of a digital brain
AR glasses are here – and displays are defining their future

By David Goldman Published

AI glasses validated consumer interest, but it is displays that will propel the category forward.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G against pink background with display on
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G review: a solid performer let down by sloppy software

By Harry Padoan Published

Stir together a decent display, bountiful battery life, commendable cameras, and shockingly bad software, and you’ll get the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro — should you buy it?

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Quantum computing
Quantum Q-Day could disrupt the world even sooner than AGI

By Roger A. Grimes Published

Quantum Q-Day threatens encryption; organizations must prepare now.

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7 major Android 17 announcements from Google's pre-I/O showcase

By James Rogerson Published

The Android Show 2026 contained numerous major Android 17 announcements — these are the seven biggest upcoming features.

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Phone reviews roundup — the best new handsets to buy in May

By Ruth Hamilton Published

A whistle-stop tour of all the new phones we've tested, and exactly what we thought of them.

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Students using phones in school
Connecticut considers school cell phone ban as more states restrict device use

By James Rogerson Published

Connecticut has taken a big step closer to outright banning phones during the school day, but reactions to the news are mixed.

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‘Spicy pillows’ are the new hidden battery danger I found in my home — here’s how to dispose of them safely

By Harry Padoan Published

I recently discovered a 'spicy pillow' in my home — here's everything you need to know about disposing of them.

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A Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch on a desk
RAM crisis strikes again — Microsoft Surface laptops just leapt in price

By Darren Allan Published

'Apple is now the value brand': More RAM misery as Microsoft hikes Surface prices in a big way.

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