Technology
The Dumbphone Is the Most Desirable Gadget of 2026
Teenagers are leading a small rebellion against the smartphone, and manufacturers can't keep up.
Issue 214
Reading the week closely: culture, food, ideas and the wider world.
Technology Editor
Jonah tests the gadgets, reads the terms and conditions, and owns one unusually old laptop.
5 stories
Teenagers are leading a small rebellion against the smartphone, and manufacturers can't keep up.
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Agents can now book, buy and reschedule on your behalf. We spent seven days finding out if we wanted them to.
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New rules and a wave of screwdriver-friendly design mean your toaster may finally outlive its warranty.
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Lightweight software is breathing new life into machines that the industry would rather you recycled.
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