Having your favourite celebrity perform live is something you will never forget, and considering the expense and travel involved, it’s no wonder that you would want to take pictures with your mobile phone. But with artists wanting to create more immersive, intimate performances, it’s becoming increasingly common for artists to ban phones at concerts.
Author Archives: Phone Locker
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A new top ranking Netflix show has shocked and captivated audiences with its unflinching portrayal of teenage violence and the societal issues contributing to it.
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In 2024, Canada’s school phone ban expanded from Ontario (back in 2019) to cover most provinces. But is it working? We take a look at some of the feedback in Ontario.
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When children first started getting smartphones a decade ago, there was no research on their impact. Today, smartphones are inescapable. According to Ofcom, 98% of children between 16 and 17 years old own a smartphone in the UK, almost 50% of under-13s are now on social media, and 90% of children own a mobile phone by the time they reach 11.
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Debates over mobile phones in schools have exploded in recent years. As of 2022, almost 1 in 4 countries introduced laws, policies or guidelines that either mandate or advise schools to ban smartphones during the school day.
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Denmark has joined a growing list of European countries that are getting stricter on teens and screentime, with a U-turn by its government that is set to introduce a new law.
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Not long ago, FOMO (The fear of missing out) was a feeling that many of us were far too familiar with. Thanks to social media and the instant connectivity that we have at our fingertips, we’re able to keep up with everything and everyone, all the time. But should we?
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Amidst Kier Starmer’s recent controversy and allegations regarding his conduct in the ‘grooming gangs’ scandal, the Tories have challenged the Prime Minister to prove he is serious about improving the wellbeing and education of children by accepting their amendments to this bill. The Labour government are presenting the bill to a committee, but it’s understood […]
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Navigating the mobile phone ban in UK schools sparks debate over student focus and technology’s role in education; what are the potential consequences?
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There is some contention across Europe on the approach to banning mobile phones and smart devices from the classroom. We take a look at what’s causing people to stay on the fence. Back in 2021, Australia’s Queensland began rolling out mobile phones bans in schools, followed in 2023 by South Australia and New South Wales. […]
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