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Why Some Teens Are Ditching Their Smartphones For Dumbphones, Flip Phones

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You’re Offline! Smartphones are endlessly distracting. Delivering a constant stream of messages, entertainment, news, alerts and more. Now, some young people who were raised with these devices are deciding to get rid of them. They want to know … [–> Justin messaged: Wow this… Mom [0–> I sent you a video did you get it … Read more

Baby watching: This Apple service is available to parents in 25 countries – why is NZ missing out?

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Baby watching: This Apple service is available to parents in 25 countries - why is NZ missing out?

“I want my daughter to feel free and confident, knowing that she can reach us whenever she needs, but I’m not ready to put a smartphone in her hands yet,” said one tech-savvy father of a 10-year-old. Herald. He said the service will change the lives of parents. “There are so many things that come … Read more