Escaping Social Media Brain Rot in 2026
Feeling overwhelmed by social media? Discover practical strategies for a 2026 digital detox to reclaim your focus and improve mental wellbeing. Start your reset today.
Feeling overwhelmed by social media? Discover practical strategies for a 2026 digital detox to reclaim your focus and improve mental wellbeing. Start your reset today.
Move beyond basic notifications. Discover 15 unique, expert-backed strategies to cut down on doomscrolling and reclaim your time in the age of analog.
Escape your phone with a stay in a secluded cabin near London. Unplugged offers tech-free breaks in the countryside to boost your mental wellbeing and creativity.
Guardian readers passionately debate whether the internet's harms outweigh its benefits. From democracy to disability, we explore the arguments for and against switching off the digital world.
A US sociologist reduced her phone use from eight hours to just one daily by reading a book each morning. Discover her simple tips for a digital detox.
From smartphones to hangovers, discover what Rutger Bregman, Patrick Grant, Andi Oliver and six others have decided is no longer worth their time. A manifesto for reclaiming your life.
Discover the surprising psychological and practical reasons why airlines like Ryanair and British Airways overwhelmingly choose blue for cabin seats. Learn how colour science aims to calm flyers.
Explore the wild beauty of the Suffolk coast from a unique movable cabin at Still Southwold, as climate change reshapes the landscape. Discover windswept beaches, remote marshes, and cosy inns.
Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, accuses tech firms of 'sociopathic greed' after being barred from the US. Exclusive details on the legal battle.
Exclusive review of Emirates' new Premium Economy and Business Class cabins, part of a $5bn fleet retrofit. Discover the luxury details, service, and where to fly from the UK.
The European Commission vows a decisive reaction after the US imposed 'unjustified' visa bans on five Europeans involved in online content regulation. Read the latest on the escalating transatlantic row.
Emmanuel Macron and the EU condemn US visa bans targeting European architects of digital regulations, accusing Washington of 'coercion and intimidation' in a major transatlantic rift. Read the full story.
Joseph McCabe, 40, sexually assaulted four cabin crew on a Tenerife flight, leading to a diversion and a 46-week prison sentence. Read the full details of the shocking mid-air incident.
Can exercise or a sauna cure your hangover? Experts reveal the truth about detoxification, liver function, and why sweating doesn't remove alcohol toxins.
As the internet fuels political polarisation, Guardian readers question if a return to analogue life would protect democracy. Share your view on the digital dilemma.
Discover how the age-old hobby of jigsaw puzzles can protect your mental health, reduce stress and improve cognitive function. Learn expert tips for getting started today.
New documentary Folktales follows Norwegian teens trading social media anxiety for survival skills in the Arctic wilderness. Can nature cure digital addiction?
Discover Malvern Hills Lodge, a luxury Worcestershire cabin perfect for a romantic winter escape. Features a wood-fired hot tub, sauna, and stunning countryside views just 2.5 hours from London.
Britain has cheerfully submitted to US tech dominance, selling key AI assets and becoming dependent on American digital infrastructure. Discover why this costs the UK dearly.
Explore how YouTube transformed from video platform to cultural backdrop for millions, creating new content forms and fragmenting viewing habits across generations.
IDC Ventures files High Court petition to block Curve's £125m sale to Lloyds, alleging governance failures wiped out £670m shareholder value. Read the latest developments.
Black Friday 2025 sees unprecedented PlayStation 5 discounts, with PS5 Digital Edition bundles dropping below £300. Discover the best deals from Amazon, Very, and AO before stocks run out.
De La Soul's first album since Trugoy the Dove's passing, 'Cabin in the Sky', is a sun-drenched celebration of life and legacy. Discover the vibrant sounds honouring their founding member.
Digital avatar Xania Monet reaches 17 million streams and lands $3m deal, sparking debate about AI's role in music creation and the future of human artistry in the industry.
Portugal's aviation authority orders Ryanair to accept printed boarding passes, challenging the airline's new digital-only policy and protecting passenger rights.
Discover 15 screen-free Christmas gifts from Polaroid cameras to poetry diaries that help reclaim attention spans from digital addiction. Perfect for UK shoppers seeking analogue alternatives.
The European Commission faces criticism over plans to streamline GDPR and delay AI Act implementation, aiming to save businesses €5bn by 2029. Read the full analysis.
Lloyds Banking Group acquires London fintech Curve in a major move to boost its digital offerings and compete with neobanks. Deal expected to complete in 2026.
TikTok is launching a new feature allowing users to reduce AI-generated videos on their feeds. The platform hosts over 1bn AI videos. Learn how to manage your content preferences.
Discover why your social media is becoming a 'hellish stream of AI slop' and how trying to spot fakes makes the problem worse. Learn to navigate the hyperreality.