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ADVERSE EFFECTS OF SMARTPHONES ON CHILDREN
Study of 5,227 kids find early social media use linked to lower maths and language scores. Studies reveal one way to reduce impact- Instagram head Adam Mosseri, at children's addiction trial, says few teenagers knew of safety feature
- Brazil fines TikTok owner ByteDance for unlawful processing of teenagers' data
- ET WLF 2026: Tech Inc calls for stronger AI governance to offset cyber threatsIndian businesses must enhance artificial intelligence governance for expanding cyber threats. Autonomous agents are increasingly used by a...25 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- In 1995, NASA ditched space for an experiment and got spiders stoned on marijuana, caffeine, chloral hydrate, etc.; one of these made spiders’ webs wonky and disorganised. It was not marijuanaUsually, NASA is synonymous with space missions and exploring the cosmos. Yet one time, the researchers at NASA became temporary behavioura...25 Aug, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
- Govt removes restrictions on wheat exports; Robust export demand for Indian wheat from BangladeshIndia has lifted its four-year ban on wheat and wheat product exports. This move is expected to help temper rising global prices for the st...25 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
- Xiaomi launches new Xring chip, partners with TSMC for productionThe introduction of Xring O3 comes a year after Xiaomi launched its first proprietary smartphone processor, the Xring O1, marking the lates...24 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16New Zealand’s conservative coalition government will introduce legislation to ban children under 16 from using social media, with platforms...24 Aug, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
- Xiaomi launches new Xring chip, partners with TSMC for production, sources sayXiaomi introduced its new Xring O3 smartphone processor, aiming for greater component control. This chip, made by TSMC using its 3nm techno...24 Aug, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
- From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessBelow is a summary of what countries and companies are doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of s...24 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
- Psychology says people who check their phone immediately after waking up may be seeking more than notifications - What this everyday habit could reveal about their mindsetInstantly reaching for our phones upon waking is a reflection of ingrained routines and an adventurous spirit. This action is often fueled ...24 Aug, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
- Govt tightens rules on combinations containing 2 chemical compounds for young childrenThe government has restricted fixed-dose combinations containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride. These medicines ...22 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
- Rain brings relief to Delhi as monsoon intensifies across north IndiaRain lashed Delhi early Saturday, offering relief from hot and humid weather conditions. Monsoon showers also affected Haryana's Jhajjar di...22 Aug, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
- Samsung to reclaim top position in smartphone market this year: Counterpoint ResearchSamsung is expected to reclaim the top spot in the global smartphone market in 2026, even as a worsening memory-chip shortage drives up com...22 Aug, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
- A lamp maker from Philadelphia sat motionless for 15 minutes in front of a homemade camera built with opera glass and copper in 1839; his picture became the first ‘selfie’ ever takenFirst selfie ever: Robert Cornelius achieved a milestone in 1839 as he created the first-ever photographic self-portrait. This endeavor req...21 Aug, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
- Smartphone prices rise as memory costs surge: Realme, Oppo, Vivo, Samsung, OnePlus hike ratesSmartphone prices are increasing due to higher component costs for manufacturers. Several brands like Realme and Samsung have already raise...20 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- Australia secures court-enforceable child safety undertaking from RobloxThe agreement marks an incremental win for the eSafety Commissioner as it seeks to use its enforcement powers to make online platforms co...20 Aug, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
- Assam Cabinet clears 8 new co-districts, youth welfare department, new labour rulesAssam Cabinet meeting has approved operationalization of 8 new Co-Districts with its head quarter at a central location, to be identified b...19 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
- Between 2021 to 2024, patients were screened, now study finds blood pressure-hypertension medicine may treat rare and potentially fatal brain disease in childrenVWM causes progressive loss of motor and intellectual abilities and can lead to early death. There is currently no approved treatment that ...17 Aug, 2026, 05.33 AM IST
- Parents can get up to $5,000 per violation by suing social media apps; this US state signs act to protect kids from social media addiction- here's everything you need to knowNew Jersey enacted the Kids Code Act, which will regulate online services for minors. This law aims to increase platform responsibility for...13 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
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