Mobilfunk Nachrichten: 23 September 2025 - 8 Oktober 2025

October 18, 2025, 8:56 PM EDT. A Hong Kong nonprofit, Look Up Hong Kong, is pressing parents to delay giving their children smartphones until age 14 and access to social media until 16. The call follows a July survey by Ipsos for the group of 651 parents with primary or secondary-school children, showing 52% already own a smartphone among ages 6-10 and up to 98% for those 14 or older. The findings align with a government review on the impact of screen time on kids. The campaign underscores concerns about online safety, digital well-being, and the escalating role of device ownership in childhood.

October 18, 2025, 8:54 PM EDT. Hong Kong-based non-profit Look Up Hong Kong is urging parents to postpone smartphones for children until age 14 and social media access until 16, citing a July Ipsos survey. The online poll of 651 parents with primary or secondary school children found that 52% of six-to-ten-year-olds already own a smartphone, with ownership rising to 98% among those aged 14 and older. The campaign aligns with a government review on screen time in schools and homes highlighted in Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu's policy address. The findings aim to spark conversations about digital wellbeing, parental controls, and age-appropriate technology use, as families balance communication needs with risks and privacy concerns in an increasingly connected city.

October 18, 2025, 8:40 PM EDT. Despite a record third quarter, Tesla faces a crowded EV battleground as rivals press ahead in Europe and BYD already outsells it in parts of 2025. Tesla delivered 497,099 EVs in Q3, up 29% QoQ, aided by a federal tax credit that expired at month end. Analysts caution the momentum may stall given a relatively limited lineup and ongoing backlash against Elon Musk. Year-to-date, demand in some regions has cooled, even as US EV sales top 1 million units and Tesla still commands about 43% market share through September. Competitors have introduced new, affordable models and aggressive pricing, while China continues to lead the EV market with double-digit growth. A new, lower-cost Tesla model is expected soon to bolster volumes, alongside rising preowned EV demand.

October 18, 2025, 8:38 PM EDT. Tesla posted a record 497,099 EVs in Q3, up 29% QoQ per City AM, aided by a federal tax credit that expired Sept. 30. Yet the company faces intensifying competition abroad as European rivals gain momentum. Analysts warn the momentum may wane with a limited lineup and backlash against CEO Elon Musk; as Andy Palmer puts it, 'the pond is now full of serious competitors.' Despite the quarter, Jan-Aug sales were down 43% YoY. BYD has outsold Tesla in 2025 so far in Europe, signaling tougher headwinds. Tesla has offered low-cost financing and promises cheaper models, while rivals launch pricey new EVs. In the US, Tesla held ~43.1% share through Sept; a more affordable model is expected this month, and used EV sales rose 40% in July per NYT.

October 18, 2025, 7:44 PM EDT. At UVA's Newcomb Hall Theater, a conversation about what machines can do-and what they cannot-highlighted the enduring value of human creativity, critical thinking, and the liberal arts. Dean Christa Davis Acampora opened the talk, part of UVA's More Than the Score series, by arguing that rapid AI-driven change makes the humanities more essential than ever. The event, titled 'The Human Edge: What AI Can't Do and the Enduring Importance of the Liberal Arts,' framed education as a way to cultivate problem-solving, empathy, and adaptability that machines can't replicate. Organizers noted the session would be available in a hybrid format so audiences could join in person or online before UVA's fall home games. The talk underscored that people remain crucial even as technology expands our possibilities.