Psychology says adults who never bring their phone into the bedroom aren't being difficult - they're guarding the last quiet border of the day, because bedtime media use can keep the mind externally cuedKeeping phones out of the bedroom is a growing trend supported by psychological research. Studies show that reducing pre-sleep screen time ...
30 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Beyond transactions: The potential of mobile bankingDigital banking in India is transforming. Apps now help users make financial decisions, not just transactions. IDFC FIRST Bank's app integr...
19 May, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
e-Vikas is driving behavioural shift towards need-based fertiliser use among farmers: Madhya Pradesh agri secyThe e-Vikas fertiliser system has so far benefitted 1.3 million farmers, reduced queues, and triggered a behavioural shift toward need-base...
15 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Experts back OTC access to NRT across all formats and dosages, including 2 mg and 4 mg, as India struggles with a Tobacco quit success rate under 5%The report highlights the significant economic burden of tobacco use, particularly among low-income households, and underscores how reducin...
08 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
From care to commerce: How phydigital healthcare is turning patient programmes into big businessIndia's healthcare is changing. Value is moving from hospitals to patients' daily lives. A new 'phydigital' model combines physical and dig...
06 May, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
POCO X8 Pro Max review: High-end performance at a competitive priceThe POCO X8 Pro Max focuses on delivering strong performance and battery life at a competitive mid-range price. It offers a powerful chipse...
04 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
POCO X8 Pro Max review: High-end performance at a competitive pricePOCO X8 Pro Max targets performance enthusiasts with its potent chipset and substantial battery, offering flagship-like speed at a mid-rang...
04 May, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Why Your Old Phone Might Be the Simplest Home Camera You Already OwnTransform your old smartphone into a home security camera. This cost-effective method allows you to monitor doorways or hallways efficientl...
02 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
ET Exclusive: Instagram Edits turns one as it bets on feedback-led, simplified mobile video creationInstagram’s Edits app has completed one year as Meta’s evolving mobile-first video creation tool, shifting from a simple editor to a more c...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Your phone is making you older: One day your reels addiction may lead to panic disorder, poor digestion & permanent sleep damageIndians spent a staggering 1.1 trillion hours on smartphones in 2024, with 70% on social media and gaming. This excessive screen time, part...
08 Apr, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
iPhone 17 gets major discount in Croma’s Valentine’s Day sale; check how to unlock the dealCroma's Valentine's Day sale features the iPhone 17 at an effective price under Rs 50,000. This deal is achievable through a combination of...
10 Feb, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Japanese city seeks to curb screen overuse with bizarre phone-time ordinance, sparking heated debateToyoake, a city in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture, has proposed limiting non-essential smartphone use to two hours daily to curb health issues li...
28 Aug, 2025, 06.29 PM IST
To curb internet addiction, China limits smartphone usage among children and teensChina is introducing new regulations to limit smartphone usage among its youth, due to growing concerns surrounding internet addiction and ...
06 Aug, 2023, 01.25 PM IST
Average time spent on smartphone up 25% to 6.9 hrs amid pandemic: Vivo reportThe report noted that since lockdown, Indians have been spending more time on their smartphone for work from home (75 per cent increase), c...
13 Dec, 2020, 05.40 PM IST
Feeling agitated in the absence of your smartphone? 23% millennials are addicted to the devicePSU was defined as any behaviour linked to smartphones that has the features of an addiction.
02 Dec, 2019, 06.52 PM IST
Carriers offer smartphones at rock bottom prices to counter Jio, raise revenuesWith all operators offering similar voice and data tariffs, expanding the market by converting voice customers to data customers has become...
24 Oct, 2017, 09.39 AM IST
HTC ties up with Tata Docomo for smartphonesHTC today said it has partnered with mobile operator Tata Docomo, wherein they will jointly launch a range of smartphones at different pric...
05 Sep, 2013, 06.16 PM IST