Martin Winter

A survey of UK adults shows that many people increasingly watch saved television and film content while travelling, valuing portability, durability and large screens in their devices. Samsung commissioned the research to promote its new Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra, emphasizing features that support multitasking and immersive viewing on the move.

A survey of 2,000 UK adults found that nearly half consider themselves the 'Chief Vacation Officer' responsible for organizing group trips, with six common trip-planner personality types identified. The research, commissioned by Samsung, highlights the increased reliance on phones for coordinating travel logistics and promotes the Galaxy Z Fold7 as a tool for multitasking across apps. Vicky Pattison discusses her own role as lead trip planner, reflecting broader challenges such as coordinating dates, managing group chats, and collecting travel details. Many respondents believe better multitasking tools would make planning easier and encourage more group travel.

A survey of 2,000 UK residents ranked Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament as the country’s top view, followed by Tower Bridge and Giant’s Causeway. Results show social media strongly influences travel choices, particularly among younger people. Samsung commissioned the research to promote its Galaxy Z Fold 7 and its Photo Assist feature, with many respondents valuing tools that remove unwanted people or objects from photos.

Amazon is supporting one of the world’s largest nature-based carbon removal initiatives by funding the planting of 180 million spekboom shrubs across 200 square miles of degraded land in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The drought‑resistant plants are expected to absorb carbon, restore biodiversity and improve soil conditions while creating an estimated 11,000 jobs by 2030. The project, undertaken with the World Bank and financial partners, contributes to Amazon’s goal of reaching net‑zero carbon by 2040 through long‑term carbon credit purchases and large‑scale ecosystem restoration.