Martin Winter

A survey of 2,000 UK adults shows that over a third now routinely watch television or films while travelling, often saving their favourite content for commutes, flights or holidays. Many consumers prefer flexible viewing that fits their schedules, with travel offering valuable uninterrupted time. Portability, durability and large screens have become key device features as mobile viewing grows. The research, commissioned to promote Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra, highlights increasing demand for immersive entertainment experiences on the move.

A survey of UK adults identifies six common group‑holiday personality types, highlighting the central role of the Chief Vacation Officer who drives trip planning. Samsung, promoting the Galaxy Z Fold7, emphasises the growing dependence on mobile phones for coordinating travel details, with many finding the process overwhelming due to multiple apps and group‑chat demands. Respondents say multitasking features and better planning tools would encourage them to organise more group trips overseas.

Amazon is funding the planting of 180 million spekboom shrubs across 200 square miles of degraded land in South Africa’s Eastern Cape as part of its goal to reach net-zero carbon by 2040. The restoration project, conducted with the World Bank and other partners, aims to absorb carbon dioxide, rebuild ecosystems and create around 11,000 jobs by 2030. Spekboom’s drought resilience and ability to restore soil make it central to the effort, which is scheduled to be completed by 2028.