Smart phone is a great idea. Use it just for weather. You don't need to watch the news. It will just anger you, make you sad, or just generally pi-- you off. We haven't watched news for years, and our state of mind and stress levels are much better than they used to be. Believe me, if something really important happens, somebody will tell you about it! :C Happy travels.
. . . never confuse education with intelligence, nor motion with progress