90 days without WhatsApp, 11 hours a week gained: Ankur Warikoo on his 2016 digital detox habit. Here’s how he uses the messaging app nowEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo shared his disciplined approach to WhatsApp usage, revealing he deleted the app for 90 days in 2016 to reclaim t...
27 May, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Hotels strive to be found as AI models conduct travel searchWith people increasingly adopting AI to help plan their vacations, hotels are working to make sure that you check them out -- and check in....
24 May, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Everyone talks about layoffs; few talk about the survivors: 25-year tech veteran lifts the lid on a silent struggle inside Big TechA former Big Tech software engineer with 25 years of experience has gone viral after sharing how surviving mass layoffs pushed him into sev...
22 May, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen timeTech giants Meta and Google funded trusted children's brands to teach responsible tech use. This occurred even as their apps were designed ...
14 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
ET at Apple’s Bengaluru developer showcase: The apps headed to WWDC 2026Indian developers are showcasing innovative apps for the Apple ecosystem. These apps focus on personal experiences, design, and AI. Develop...
11 May, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Restart vs shutdown: what actually fixes your slow phoneYour phone acting slow is often fixed by a simple restart. Contrary to popular belief, shutting down completely offers no extra benefit for...
09 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Is Gen Z getting ‘dumber’? Video explains why IQ may be falling for the first time in human historyYoung adults, Gen Z, might be experiencing a decline in cognitive skills compared to their parents. This trend, observed by neuroscientists...
01 May, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
EU to soon roll out age-check app for social media where India could be looking to followEuropean Union is launching an age-verification app to shield children online. India's Karnataka state has banned social media for under-16...
15 Apr, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Karnataka taps the brakes on screen time with draft policy to curb student mobile addictionThe Karnataka government is taking proactive steps to combat the challenges of excessive digital engagement among students with its newly p...
01 Apr, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Digital addiction claims 20,000 children's lives a year, says TMC's Derek O'Brien; urges government actionDerek O'Brien, a Trinamool Congress MP, highlighted the growing digital addiction among young people in the Rajya Sabha. He warned of sever...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Digital addiction claims 20,000 children's lives a year, says TMC's Derek O'Brien; urges govt actionRaising the matter during Zero Hour in the Upper House, O'Brien said studies indicate that children and youth are spending up to eight hour...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Not sleeping? One in three urban Indians fears having insomnia, Wakefit survey saysA recent survey reveals that one in three urban Indians fears insomnia, with nearly three in five feeling sleepy at work. Late-night digita...
13 Mar, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
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...
30 Jan, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
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...
30 Jan, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Ten innovative tech gadgets to help maintain your health & fitnessThese 10 innovative tech gadgets are revolutionizing the way we approach health and fitness. Whether you're looking to track your activity ...
29 Feb, 2024, 05.17 PM IST
Google's 'Nest Hub' screen wants to snoop on your sleep from your bedsideJust how much do you trust Google?
17 Mar, 2021, 06.00 PM IST
Had a sleepless night? Blame your smartphoneArtificial light emitted from digital devices such smartphones and tablets could reduce the quality of your sleep.
29 Jul, 2017, 06.15 PM IST