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Technology

Tin Can launches a landline-style phone for kids

Seattle-based designers Chet Kittleson, Max Blumen and Graeme Davies have launched Tin Can, a landline-style phone designed to give children greater independence without exposing them to the distractions and risks associated with smartphones.

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Beauty

SPF’s Next Frontier

The SPF market is recalibrating amid consumer mistrust and regulatory complexity. The next frontier is translating credible science and clear guidance into everyday behaviours, making sun protection both reliable and desirable as a daily habit.

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Colliding Technologies

Shoei’s AR-enabled helmets layer intelligence to enhance riding

Japanese helmet maker Shoei has unveiled the world’s first motorcycle helmet to feature a fully integrated augmented reality head-up display (HUD), developed in partnership with French mobility tech company EyeLights.

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Diverging Demographics

Stat: UK school satisfaction improves yet disparities persist

A new consolidated report from the Department for Education (DfE) reveals that British secondary school pupils are becoming more positive about their school experience, with motivation, safety and belonging all trending upwards.

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Artificial Intelligence

Future Five 2026: Artificial Intelligence

As the inevitable ascent of AI continues at a rapid pace, we consider its impact on us as human beings. With technology transforming education and many other fields, we must address the elephant in the room: is AI empowering us, or are we becoming overly reliant on it?

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Health, Wellness & Sport

Overdrive launches fentanyl test kits to tackle drug safety among Gen Z

Brian Bordainick, co-founder of Starface and Julie, is launching Overdrive to destigmatise drug testing and promote harm reduction.

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Technology

Neo-education Market

With Gen Alpha at prime schooling age, we are witnessing rapid change in education systems, from AI-powered learning to culturally nuanced curriculums.

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Culture & Media

Instagram's new tools combat sextortion threat

Instagram is set to trial new features aimed at combatting the alarming rise of 'sextortion' on its platform.

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Beauty

Swedish pharmacy chain introduces age restrictions on anti-ageing skincare

In response to children driving nearly half of skincare sales growth, Apotek Hjärtat, a prominent pharmacy chain in Sweden, has imposed age limits on purchasing certain skincare products.