Ofqual, the examinations watchdog in the UK, has issued a serious warning about the rising trend of students using smart watches and mobile phones to cheat during exams. Data shows that cheating via these high-tech devices has become the most prevalent form of malpractice since 2018, constituting 44% of all misconduct cases reported in the summer exams of 2022. Sir Ian Bauckham, the chief of Ofqual, discussed these concerns on the podcast 'Can I Just Qualify That?' and supported the Government's initiative to make regulations regarding phone bans in schools mandatory. Last summer alone, there were 2,225 recorded cases of cheating linked to mobile devices, which resulted in 545 disqualifications and 1,240 lost marks. In light of these statistics, Ofqual is urging exam boards to adopt stricter measures to prevent students from bringing such devices into examination settings and to address the use of artificial intelligence in coursework. The call for action highlights the need for educational institutions to adapt to the challenges posed by modern technology in the academic environment.