The rise of the analogue bag: fashion’s answer to doomscrolling
As screen fatigue grows, a new trend is swapping smartphones for crosswords and sketchbooks – turning the humble bag into a tool for offline living
The best exercise bikes for home workouts, spin and getting sweaty, tested
Our fitness expert clocked up his indoor miles to put the best exercise bikes, including simple spin machines and gym-quality models, to the test
We live in a surveillance culture – but why would I want to track my son or husband?
A campaign group of health professionals is urging parents to stop surveilling their children. I couldn’t agree more, writes Polly Hudson
365 buttons: could the biggest meme of 2026 change your life?
It’s either a simple yet effective way to appreciate the passage of time – or a reminder to do your own thing without pausing for explanation
‘This might be too hot to touch’: Gwyneth Paltrow says conscious uncoupling cost her a movie role
Actor thinks derisive response to her description of divorcing Chris Martin led to her being dropped from film
‘A sign to change your technique’: how to make your toothbrush last longer – and keep it out of landfill
They may be small, but toothbrushes can create mountains of waste. Experts reveal how to clean and care for them and extend their life
‘Put a rubber band on your phone’: I asked experts how to reduce screen time – here’s what they said
If you want to doomscroll less this year, try these realistic tips from screen-time coaches
Friction-maxxing: could less convenience lead to much more happiness?
The conveniences of modern life such as Uber Eats and ChatGPT are robbing us of satisfaction – and worse still, infantilising us. But should we really go back to the basics?
Rise and shine with the 10 best sunrise alarm clocks in the UK, tried and tested
Our reviewer sheds some light on adding brightness to your mornings with the best dawn simulation alarms, from Lumie and Philips to Hatch
An air fryer, 3D printer and streaming subscription: 11 items on our 2026 wishlist
From kitchen splurges to fashion staples, these are the products our contributors dream of
Readers reply: should we turn the internet off?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions ponders the online world – from what’s despicable to what’s indispensable
Wuthering Heights, Michael Jackson and the ‘Trump effect’ – will 2026 see the end of the ‘woke’ blockbuster?
The president is scrutinising studio deals, and was rewarded with the promise of a Rush Hour reboot. With Supergirl, Hoppers and a live-action Moana on the way, can Hollywood stand up to Trump?
The hill I will die on: Enough of the ‘Hey you!’ faux friend nonsense. You’re a business, not my mate
No, your communications don’t make me feel valued as an individual. A ‘Dear’ or ‘Sir’ wouldn’t hurt once in a while, says writer Max Fletcher
ITV agrees to invest £3m in fitness app created by Joe Wicks
The Body Coach app, launched in pandemic, will advertise on ITV’s channels and video platform ITVX under deal
The best cross trainers in the UK for a low-impact workout at home, tested
New year fitness goals? An elliptical will put you through your paces without the joint strain – our reviewer worked up a sweat testing the best