Abstract: An information communications device (2) is provided which includes a power supply for operation of the device and means for receiving and/or storing data in the device. Processing means are provided for processing the received and/or stored data and audio and/or visual means are provided for communicating data to a user/audience. The device further includes sensing means (12) to signal to the device the presence of a person in the locality of the device, and on receipt of the signal, the device activates/deactivates one or more functions of the device accordingly. The device can be portable.