The Gadget Guy

The tell-tale signs of tech addiction

Sunday lunch. It’s a longstanding and reasonably sacrosanct tradition with my parents. It’s that one time in the week when we get to slow down, take stock and employ the age-old art of conversation.

But last week, my mum flipped the lid when she realised at one point that every one of us was stooped over our iPhones – including her.

It’s a common sight on buses and trains and around dinner tables ...