Matt Damon recently revealed something that feels like a cultural turning point: Netflix now asks filmmakers to repeat key plot points several times because viewers are so distracted by their phones that they’re missing the story as it unfolds. It’s a moment that says more than Netflix intended – not about the quality of the […]
Author Archives: Phone Locker
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Jan
On 21 January 2026, the House of Lords voted in favour of an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that would ban under-16s from using social media, reflecting growing political attention on children’s digital wellbeing and online harms. Peers supported the measure by a majority of 261 to 150, increasing pressure on the […]
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Jan
We understand that school budgets are under pressure. While Phone Locker® is priced competitively, any new initiative still needs to demonstrate value, longevity and clear educational benefit. The good news is that many UK schools successfully fund secure phone pouches through a mix of budgets, grants and community support — particularly when the solution supports […]
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Jan
Jan
Something interesting is happening across London’s entertainment scene. In nightclubs, at immersive dining experiences or even in intimate bar settings, there’s a growing desire to bring people back into the moment and away from their screens. For years, clubs have been quietly leading this shift. They’ve protected the dance floor as a space where people […]
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Jan
Jan
In December 2025, Chile’s Parliament approved a groundbreaking law that bans the use of mobile phones and other smart devices in elementary and middle school classrooms, a policy set to take effect across the country at the start of the 2026 school year. The legislation, passed with broad support and now awaiting formal promulgation by […]
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Jan
Jan
For nearly 70 years, the Royal Court Theatre has been a home for bold, ground-breaking writing and world-class theatre. Creativity, collaboration and deep focus sit at the heart of everything it does. But in recent years, one familiar challenge began to creep into the rehearsal rooms and writing spaces: smartphone distraction. Like many creative environments, […]
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Jan
Jan
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce faster than any technological shift in recent history. Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey recently compared AI’s potential disruption to the Industrial Revolution, not because it will eliminate work altogether, but because it will fundamentally change it. Just as machines once displaced manual labourers before creating new industries, AI […]
05
Jan
Jan
As we step into a new year focused on wellbeing, digital detoxing has become one of the fastest-growing wellness priorities. With adults spending several hours per day on smartphones, tablets and laptops, chronic screen exposure has been linked to higher stress levels, sleep disruption, reduced attention span, and emotional fatigue. It’s no surprise that spa […]
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Dec
Dec
Phone Locker® was proud to attend The Schools & Academies Show Birmingham at the NEC—one of the UK’s most important education events bringing together thousands of leaders, Multi-Academy Trusts, local authorities, and sector experts to discuss the future of education. The show is designed to help schools navigate today’s biggest challenges through policy insight, CPD […]
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Nov
Nov
Since its founding in Paris in 2016 by Derek Barbolla, Cercle has become known for pushing the boundaries of live electronic music. From performances at the Great Pyramids of Giza to Bolivia’s salt flats and hot air balloons drifting above Cappadocia, Cercle’s mission has always been clear: connect music with extraordinary places and share that […]
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