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UK joins global push to rein in children's screen use with national guidanceBritain's advice on the use of tablets, televisions, laptops and smartphones, published on Thursday, marks the government's most explicit i...
Indonesia's social media curbs for under 16s take set to start, few know how they workIndonesia's social media curbs, which the government says are intended to reduce the risk of cyberbullying and addiction, follow a ban in...
When Alpha Beats Gamma: Kids of the algorithm age reshape Content & CultureGen Alpha—children born between 2010 and 2025—are growing up in a fully digital world shaped by gaming, algorithms and meme culture, making...
Screen addiction is taking a toll on India’s youth and productivity, Economic Survey warnsIndia's digital growth brings a new concern. The Economic Survey 2026 highlights digital addiction's toll on young minds and productivity. ...
Rising digital addiction prompts call for age-based online accessScreen impact addictive use of smartphones, gaming and social media linked to lost study hours, lower productivity, sleep disruption and ri...
Economic Survey: Rising digital addiction prompts call for age-based online accessIndia's Economic Survey warns of a digital addiction crisis. It proposes age-based online access and school digital wellness programs. Meas...
Australia bans social media for under 16s- here's what it means for US parentsAustralia has become the first nation to ban social media for children under 16, citing concerns over online dangers and mental health impa...
Why giving your child a smartphone early is risky and the right age to startA sweeping study of over 10,000 American children reveals a stark reality: kids who get smartphones before age 12 face significantly higher...
'Smartphones are the new cigarettes': How homework to family messages are making kids addicted and how to deal with itSmartphone addiction among children is a growing concern. Health experts are drawing parallels to cigarettes and alcohol. Excessive screen ...
Want students to thrive? Lock up their phonesAcross the U.S., a growing movement to ban mobile phones in schools is gaining momentum, fueled by concerns about mental health and academi...
Delhi High Court refuses to put 'blanket ban' on smartphones for school students. Here's whyThe Delhi High Court has refused a blanket ban on smartphones in schools, instead setting guidelines for responsible use. Schools must regu...
Every flight you take, every call you make... they’re tracking youYour data can be exchanged for as little as Rs 150-Rs 300 by informants who sell "datasets" to employees at call centres, BPOs, or telemark...
Germany to ban Chinese giants from 5G networkGerman officials said their telecom networks must be protected from cyberattacks, calling it an “existential threat”. Officials added that ...
What's the deal with social media and youth mental health?Social media's impact on youth mental health is a concern worldwide. Studies show mental health crisis among young people. The rise in psyc...
Cyber addiction: A fight bigger than just ctrl+alt+deleteThe article highlights the concerning rise of cyber addiction, citing cases ranging from adolescents engaging in online gaming to adults su...
'Want our children back!' Why Kate Winslet, Elon Musk & Anand Mahindra don't want kids using smartphonesMany studies have shown that young adults who are often on social media are three times likely to suffer from depression.
Viceroy targets child safety, data protection of minors in second report on TruecallerSwedish co’s privacy policy says it does not intentionally collect data from minors. Indian laws bar any contract with people below 18 years
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Boon or bane: Internet may be affecting your brain, can impact concentrationWHO recommends 1 hour per day, or less, of screen time for young children.
Sarahah: All about the 'honesty' secret messaging app, how to download and why it has gone viralThe Sarahah app allows users to send text messages to anyone, without revealing the identity of the sender.