23.8% of children use smartphones while in bed, 37.15% losing concentration: MoS ITMinister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar told the Lok Sabha in a written reply that the Meity does not have any specif...
23 Mar, 2022, 08.35 PM IST
Britain unveils new 'smart' prison without bars on windows; it will have access to gyms, snooker table & gadgetsThe 1,700-capacity prison will give a computer tablet to help prisoners gain new qualifications.
05 Mar, 2022, 02.59 PM IST
Cell phone breaks do no good, can affect productivity & result in poor performanceCell phone breaks during a challenging task results in mental depletion.
20 Aug, 2019, 06.10 PM IST
Video gaming as addictive as cocaine, gambling: WHO'Gaming disorder' has been added to ICD's 11th addition, making this the first major revision in nearly three decades.
19 Jun, 2018, 11.04 AM IST
Angered by son's cell phone addiction, man 'cuts off' teenager's handTwo days after entering into a heated argument with the 18-year-old, Qayyum Qureshi hacked off his son's hand while he was asleep last nigh...
06 Mar, 2018, 05.41 PM IST
Technology addiction: Check out the perpetual influx of new technologies in our livesThe constant stimulation from electronics makes our brain accustom to "popping", fast-paced stream of information that we find on the inter...
14 Jan, 2018, 11.05 AM IST
Your daily habits reveal a lot about your motivationSlow eaters like to be in control & know how to appreciate life. Fast eaters tend to be ambitious, goal-oriented, open to new experiences.
12 Jul, 2016, 03.22 PM IST
Addicted to your earphones? It's time to visit a doctorAs you embrace loud music & noisy environments, the ability to perceive sound is affected. Keep decibel level in mind and enjoy responsibly.
01 Apr, 2016, 11.29 AM IST
Do you constantly keep checking your phone? Here's what it says about your personalityYou might think you're being discreet when, during the briefest lull in a social gathering, you peek into you phone.
26 Oct, 2015, 12.39 PM IST
Selfies: Promoting narcissism since 2002Selfitis is not a recorded medical condition yet, but just plain old narcissism manifesting the social media way.
10 Apr, 2014, 12.21 PM IST
- Today's generation can't live without mobiles, emails
For the study, an international team of researchers asked volunteers to stay away from all emails, text messages, 'Facebook' and 'Twitter' ...
03 Jan, 2011, 06.00 AM IST
- Phone seized from Nalini's cell, calls made to London, Canada
Vellore jail authorities found that Nalini made calls to Canada and London.
21 Apr, 2010, 08.40 AM IST
- Soon, a "BlackBerry" for babies!
Kids as young as three could soon be able to send text messages just like their parents - all thanks to LeapFrog. The company has launched ...
07 Feb, 2009, 11.37 AM IST
- Gizmo addiction, a new lifestyle disease
An increasing number of people, across age groups, find it difficult to live a moment without their gadgets and even find solace in them. H...
05 May, 2008, 06.08 AM IST
- Obscene SMS: Man gets 1-year in jail
Addicted to sending SMSes? Beware. Sending a wrong SMS to a wrong person could land you in trouble.
06 Feb, 2008, 08.58 AM IST
- Now, dictate e-mails to your mobile
Zee Tawasha is an unabashed Blackberry addict, constantly sending urgent e-mails to employees at 30 mobile phone stores he owns across Cali...
03 Sep, 2006, 09.52 PM IST
- BlackBerry addiction not over yet
Cellular telephones and wireless BlackBerry email devices may be addictive, but most business executives insist mobile technology has impro...
25 Aug, 2006, 02.58 PM IST