Tag: BBC
Book review: Always On by Rory Cellan-Jones
Smartphones haven't just replaced several consumer devices in one, they've also had a profound effect on society, helping to prevent the spread of everything from covid to cancer. Blogger and editor of Where Are We Now? Simon Poulter reviews BBC Technology Editor Rory Cellan-Jones' new book, Always On: Hope and Fear in the Social Smartphone…
REVIEW: BBC’s Augmented Reality for Human Body: Secrets of Your Life series. Is this the future of TV?
If, like me, you watched the first episode of the Human Body: Secrets of Your Life series on the BBC and enjoyed finding out about what makes us humans truly unique, then you may be intrigued to check out the accompanying augmented reality experience. Created by the Open University and BBC Studios, it uses the latest Augmented…
Death of children’s TV as young turn to devices for more exciting content
Credit: Bloomicon / Shutterstock Is the rapid decline of children's TV programming potentially putting our young children's health at risk as they increasingly turn to their electronic devices for their entertainment? Chris Price reports Children’s entertainment has transformed significantly over the years. At present, children are more likely to use…
