Message platforms Signal and Telegram have both seen a huge surge in downloads around the world following a controversial update to WhatsApp's terms and conditions.

Christmas 2020 is not what any of us would have planned. Covid-19 restrictions and travel bans suddenly imposed on the UK have left millions of Brits cut off from one another and facing a potentially depressing Christmas Day.

Smartphone addiction is unlikely to be caused by notifications, a study by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) suggests.

From headphones which could help you get a good night’s sleep to earplugs which help you dial-down the noise of everyday life

People who play video games for long periods of time tend to report feeling happier than those who do not, a study has indicated.

Owners of iPhones and iPads will soon be able to play Fortnite again, via a cloud service, the BBC has discovered.

Eating disorder charities have issued a warning about a "harmful" diet app that had been promoted on the Apple App Store to over-12s.

Credit reference agency Experian has been sharing the personal information of millions of people without consent and must stop, the UK's information commissioner has ruled.

Demand for cosmetic treatment has shot up since lockdown in March, according to those in the industry.

A hacking group is donating stolen money to charity in what is seen as a mysterious first for cyber-crime that's puzzling experts.