Smartphone

Eco-Innovation

Old smartphones turned into ‘tiny data centres’ to track marine life

For just €8, researchers are turning old smartphones into devices capable of tracking marine life and buses.

16/06/2025

Tech News

This is the country most worried about digital privacy in Europe

New research from Samsung Electronics shows how consumer fears over privacy could stall AI’s future in European homes.

12/06/2025

Culture news

Why is Donald Trump's phone lock screen going viral online?

Photographers caught a glimpse - and not for the first time - of Donald Trump's lock screen. The images have gone viral, with some saying that the president "goes hard", while many called out the phone image and Trump as "self-absorbed".

03/06/2025

Health news

Teens with high screen time more likely to be depressed, sleep poorly

Teenagers in Sweden tend to use their devices for far longer than national health guidelines recommend.

18/05/2025

Europeans' Stories

Screen addiction in Europe: How do we protect minors?

The dangers of screen time for children and adolescents are becoming widely recognized and an increasing number of EU countries are imposing smartphone bans in schools. But are we doing enough in Europe to protect young people from screen addiction?

14/05/2025

Europe News

Finland to restrict the use of smartphones during the school day

Students have displayed mixed receptions to the new rule, with some welcoming it, agreeing with the government that phones can often become a distraction in class, while others believe the new measure displays a lack of trust in pupils.

01/05/2025

Health news

Could a smartphone app help you stave off depression?

The app used in a recent study focused on five key tenets of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the gold standard for mental health treatment.

24/04/2025

Culture news

Nostalgia TV: Why are we only watching old shows?

Last year, the world watched shows predominantly from the early 00s. Why have we become so obsessed with shows from 20 years ago?

28/03/2025

Sci-Tech

How AI and open ecosystems are shaping technology at MWC 2025

In partnership with HONOR

In this episode of Sci-Tech, we explore how AI and open ecosystems are driving discussions at the Mobile World Congress 2025, with companies showcasing innovations in automation, connectivity, and cross-device integration.

10/03/2025

Tech News

Apple just revealed the iPhone 16E, its latest budget iPhone handset

The new budget handset, which replaces the older iPhone SE series, comes with the chip needed to use all of Apple's new artificial intelligence (AI) features.

19/02/2025

Home

Huawei launches the first tri-foldable smartphone. But it's not cheap

The Chinese tech giant launched the device, which is priced at over €3,000, on the global market against the backdrop of tense Sino-American relations.

18/02/2025

Tech News

New law in Brazil restricts smartphones in schools

Brazilian students will no longer have access to their phones in classrooms and hallways unless given permission by a teacher, according to new legislation passed this week.

07/02/2025

Home

Samsung's new Galaxy S25 devices boast new AI features and higher spec

Samsung has lifted the lid on its newest artificial intelligence (AI) in its new Galaxy S25 series. Euronews Next got hands-on with the new devices.

22/01/2025

Tech News

Samsung Unpacked 2025: Tech giant reveals new AI features and devices

The Samsung Unpacked 2025 saw the company reveal all the latest technology packed into its newest devices. Here's what was announced.

22/01/2025

Business

Apple in million-dollar offer to settle Siri eavesdropping case

The proposed settlement filed in a US court would resolve a 5-year-old lawsuit revolving around allegations that Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record conversations through iPhones and other devices equipped with the virtual assistant for more than a decade.

03/01/2025

Tech News

Greece announces plans to curb young people's internet addiction

The Greek government outlined a strategy to protect minors from internet addiction this week, including a new app called "Kids Wallet".

02/01/2025

Tech News

Where do countries in Europe stand on banning smartphones in school?

There’s an ongoing debate in some countries about restricting smartphones for children and teenagers, with some introducing measures to get phones out of school.

29/12/2024

Green News

Children are mining for the lithium that powers our electric vehicles

Children as young as five-years-old were found to be working in one illegal mine.

13/12/2024

Tech News

Back to old-school: Schools in Denmark lock in smartphones during the school day

Once heralded as a trailblazer in adopting digital tools for education, Denmark is now rethinking its stance. Schools are increasingly turning away from technology in the classroom, favouring a more traditional approach.

08/10/2024

Markets

Investor enthusiasm lags for Apple’s AI-powered iPhone 16 series debut

Apple has revealed its latest iPhone 16 series, along with new Apple Watches and AirPods. Although the Apple Intelligence features were a highlight, the much-anticipated artificial intelligence (AI) functionalities will not be available until October.

10/09/2024