Lost your sense of direction? Turn off your phone and you’ll soon reconnect
Tech giants said today’s digital native kids would be the first generation who would not know what it meant to get lost. But is that a good thing?
Sleep perfectionists: the exhausting rise of orthosomnia
The UK sleep-tracker industry is estimated to be worth £270m a year – and forecast to double by 2030. Could all this data be making our insomnia worse?
‘They make me want to walk more’: 14 everyday items that could improve your life
A sleep-saving knee pillow, a grater that makes dinners healthier, and a hairdryer that saves time: these products have changed daily routines for the better
‘Fear of missing out’ keeping girls and young women online despite sexism
Almost half of girls aged 11 to 21 in Girlguiding survey say sexism and misogyny makes them feel less safe
How a digital detox day could help people take control of downtime
Offline Club’s first global event on Sunday will begin with tips on how to be phone-free for 24 hours every week
Chanel Contos teams up with Tinder on ‘crucial’ Australian consent course, but some have doubts
Contos and peak body The Women’s Services Network hope it will introduce ‘nuances of consent’ to dating app users, but other advocates say Tinder should not receive ‘props for the basics’
YouTube to restrict teenagers’ exposure to videos about weight and fitness
Platform will ensure algorithms do not keep pushing similar content to young viewers, even though it does not breach guidelines
Mushrooms are magic in the tussle with frizzy hair, says Dyson
Company says fungal chitosan, made from cell walls of oyster mushrooms, is active ingredient in new hair products
‘I am happy to see how my baby is bouncing’: the AI transforming pregnancy scans in Africa
While ultrasound services are normal practice in many countries, software being tested in Uganda will allow a scan without the need for specialists, providing an incentive for pregnant women to visit health services early on
Why health trackers can push you off the road to wellness
As we know more about our bodies, from wearable tech to data feedback, so our health anxiety increases. So is it better not to know?