Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions

The legacy of Darnella Frazier recording George Floyd’s murder is visible in today’s Latino communities using smartphones to witness the violence and aggression of ICE raids.

Allissa V. Richardson, Associate Professor of Journalism, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism • conversation
June 18, 2025 ~7 min

Debunking 5 myths about when your devices get wet

When it comes to drying out your drenched device, problematic myths about liquid protection and repair make it hard to separate fact from fiction.

Rachel Plotnick, Associate Professor of Cinema and Media Studies, Indiana University • conversation
June 2, 2025 ~6 min


Critical minerals don’t belong in landfills – microwave tech offers a cleaner way to reclaim them from e-waste

Inside every smartphone and laptop are tiny specks of valuable materials, many of which are still lost even when you take your old electronics to a recycling center.

Terence Musho, Associate Professor of Engineering, West Virginia University • conversation
May 28, 2025 ~8 min

M&S cyber-attack: how to protect yourself from sim-swap fraud

Sim-swap fraud can have very damaging effects.

Daniel Gardham, Lecturer in Secure Systems, University of Surrey • conversation
May 22, 2025 ~6 min

Seven advances in technology that we’re likely to see in 2025

Here are some of the changes in technology we can expect to see in 2025.

Lewis Endlar, Programme Director MSc Project Management and Lecturer in Business, Keele Business School, Keele University • conversation
Jan. 2, 2025 ~9 min

Getting your child a smartphone or tablet for Christmas? Here’s what you need to know about security

There are a few simple steps you can take to make sure your child’s smartphone use is beneficial and safe.

Andy Phippen, Professor of IT Ethics and Digital Rights, Bournemouth University • conversation
Dec. 2, 2024 ~7 min

A rising tide of e-waste, made worse by AI, threatens our health, the environment and the economy

Data centres need to expand to support the AI revolution, but that means even more electronic waste.

Kirk Chang, Professor of Management and Technology, University of East London • conversation
Nov. 29, 2024 ~8 min

AI probably isn’t the big smartphone selling point that Apple and other tech giants think it is

Apple’s share price took a large hit following its launch of the iPhone 16 with AI features.

Lars Erik Holmquist, Professor of Design and Innovation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Sept. 30, 2024 ~7 min


AI is working its way into smartphones, but some tools could be subverted for misinformation

Photo editing tools could make it easier to depict events that did not happen.

José Parra-Moyano, Professor, International Institute for Management Development (IMD) • conversation
Sept. 18, 2024 ~6 min

Online fundraising may require different strategies for different devices − new research

Because smartphones can make people focus more on their personal needs, it can be harder to persuade their users to donate on them than it is when someone sees an appeal on their PC.

Kristen Ferguson, Assistant Professor of Marketing, University of Notre Dame • conversation
July 31, 2024 ~5 min

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