Page 18 - News

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Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold: The Processor Compromise Behind the Triple-Fold Phone

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

A futuristic triple-fold handset, an enormous unfolded screen, an eye-watering price… and one understated specification detail that has tech enthusiasts...

Person working at a desk with a laptop displaying data, a notepad, calculator, camera, and receipts.

Tax Overhaul 2024–25: Build a Smarter Spreadsheet

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

Receipts with the crisp texture of dried leaves, PDF bank statements, and a business card for an accountant I never...

Person using smartphone to message, with laptop, wireless earbuds and photo prints on wooden desk.

How to Clear WhatsApp Files and Free Phone Storage

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

WhatsApp retains every photo, video and voice note you receive, gradually using up valuable storage space on your phone. When...

Teenage boy distracted by smartphone while reading an English book in a classroom with other students and teacher.

TikTok in English Class: Are Classic Books Being Replaced?

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

On a wet Tuesday evening, the auditorium at Lincoln High was filled with parents holding creased agenda papers and lukewarm...

Person cleaning a laptop keyboard with a cloth on a wooden desk beside a plant and hand sanitiser.

Why Leaving Your Laptop Open Attracts More Dust

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

The laptop is on the table as usual: its lid partly raised, display asleep and a light coating of dust...

Man in white car using phone at closed barrier gate in residential area during daytime

How Satnavs Send Drivers onto Private Roads and into Bollard Traps

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

“Turn right,” came the voice, with the calm, level reassurance of something that has never made a mistake. His headlights...

Person using a laptop at a desk with gaming consoles, headphones, AirPods, and an air fryer nearby

Cdiscount’s 10 Best Post-Black Friday Deals for Christmas Shoppers

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

Cdiscount continues to cut prices well after Black Friday promotions have disappeared from most retailers’ homepages. The French e-commerce retailer...

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Why Friendship Feels Harder After Age 25

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

You are at a birthday party you very nearly skipped. There is music, a collection of vaguely familiar faces, and...

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The Laptop Towel Trick That Protects Your Screen While Travelling

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

The usual offender is not your bag or the security trays at the airport. More often, it is your own...

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Why Waze and Google Maps Are Prioritising Eco-Routes in France

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 1, 2026

Across France, and increasingly in other countries, Waze and Google Maps are beginning to prioritise routes that produce less pollution...

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Is the LG G5 Worth the Money?

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 1, 2026

The LG G5 does not even resemble a television when you first encounter it in a dark lounge. Instead, it...

Young man sitting on a sofa using a smartphone with a laptop, coffee, and glasses on the table in a bright room.

Why Your Phone Feels So Heavy

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 1, 2026

The waiter arrives with the bill, and everyone eases back in their chairs, rolling their necks. Laptops close with that...

Young man typing on laptop at wooden desk with notebook, coffee mug, alarm clock, and plants in bright room.

Why You Should Stop Saying “Sorry for the Late Reply”

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 1, 2026

It is 23:07. She is replying from the sofa, with her laptop perched on a cushion that ought to be...

Person using a laptop on a bed with a cooling stand in a sunlit bedroom with folded blanket nearby.

Why Your Laptop Overheats on a Bed or Carpet

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 1, 2026

A faint, irritated buzz runs beneath your favourite Netflix episode, growing slightly louder whenever the scene changes. You are half-reclining,...

Young man wearing glasses using smartphone at café table with coffee cup and wireless earbuds on table

WhatsApp Blue Dot: Smart Privacy or Selfish Shield?

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 1, 2026

You are on the bus, thumb poised, working out which chat needs your attention first: family drama, a work emergency,...

Person sitting at a desk with two monitors displaying the word "before" and a closed laptop in front.

How Screen Glare Filters Reduce Eye Strain

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 1, 2026

Late in the evening, with Slack still pinging, Emma leaned towards her laptop as though getting nearer might make it...

Two young men chatting over coffee with a notebook and ukulele on the table in a sunlit café.

How to Find Common Interests in Small Talk

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 1, 2026

The café is noisy, yet the discussion at the neighbouring table is louder still. Two people who have never met,...

Young man working on laptop at desk in modern office with computer screens and robot figure nearby.

Dukaan and Suumit Shah: One Year After Replacing 90% of Staff With AI

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 1, 2026

A year later, his radical automation trial is beginning to alter how technology leaders view staff, profitability and the boundaries...

Man interacting with a holographic AI interface projecting from a Nokia device on a desk in a modern office.

Nokia’s AI Comeback: From 3310 to Network Infrastructure

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 1, 2026

In an airport café in Helsinki, a man in a suit pulls a Nokia 3310 from his pocket and places...

Teacher and student engaged in hybrid learning with a video call on smartphone and a tablet in a classroom.

Influencers in Classrooms: From Shakespeare to Short-Form

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 1, 2026

The bell goes at 8.15 a.m., as the scent of dried Expo marker ink mingles with smartphone alerts. On the...

Teenage boy working on photo editing with a graphics tablet and computer in a dimly lit room.

How to Create Dark, Cinematic AI Portrait Prompts of Boys

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 1, 2026

A boy’s face in semi-darkness: exceptionally clear skin, a glint in his eyes, like a still from a film that...