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A 2026 Pew survey of nearly 10,000 US adults found that 62% of those who feel they spend too much time on their smartphones tried to cut back, with 77% saying they were at least somewhat successfulMany Americans feel they spend too much time on their smartphones. Younger adults report higher rates of excessive phone usage and constant...- Cash no king, but don't stash it: India wants a digital economy, but cash still holds the power of choiceDespite government promotion of digital transactions like UPI and e-Rupee, cash remains prevalent, especially in rural areas and for large-...
- Government eases import ban on high-tech electronicsElectronic companies can now import select high-value components temporarily. This move follows industry requests for imports until local p...
- White pillowcase cleaning hack: How to remove yellow stains, body oils and sweat from your bedding and make it bright againA simple white pillowcase cleaning hack can help remove stubborn yellow stains caused by sweat, body oils and skincare products. Experts ex...
- In 2018, a laboratory was launched to the International Space Station to study ultra-cold quantum gases in the microgravity environmentIn 2018, a laboratory was launched to the International Space Station to study ultra-cold quantum gases in the microgravity environment. NA...
- US weighs more trade measures against Canada after retaliationThe United States is discussing additional trade penalties against Canada. This follows Canada's dollar-for-dollar retaliation to new US ta...
- Food prices on the rise, domestic demand keeps economy strongIndia's economy shows resilience with improved domestic demand and strong economic activity. Food prices have seen a broad-based increase, ...
- Broad-base rise in food prices despite monsoon recovery, RBI's state of economy report showsIndia's economy shows resilience with improved domestic demand and strong activity. Food prices have seen a broad-based increase, impacting...
- The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle classDigital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting ...
- In 2024, Tornyol Systems showed how a 1.4-ounce drone could detect and hunt mosquitoes using ultrasonic sensors. Two years later, the Paris startup recorded its first autonomous kill, but the victim was 1 moth, not a mosquitoA Paris startup just recorded its first autonomous insect kill using a 1.4-ounce drone. Tornyol Systems built the quadcopter with ultrasoni...
- Placing phone face down while working: Why more people are doing it and its benefitsPlacing your phone face down while working is a small habit backed by solid science. From reducing cognitive drain and blocking distraction...
- Psychology says people who search for a product they already bought may be trying to confirm that they made the right decisionSearching for reviews or information after buying something can reveal an interesting psychological tension. The person may not actually be...
- Building for scale, security and privacy: Inside PhonePe’s AI playbookAs AI capabilities become more deeply embedded across products and platforms, the interface itself becomes less visible. What matters is wh...
- 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...
- Psychology says your 30 open browser tabs may reveal what your brain is trying not to loseThose 30 open tabs may represent useful information, unfinished tasks, future plans, or simply a reluctance to lose something that feels im...
- Rs 15,000 sneakers, fancy holidays, expensive iPhones: Financial advisor shares why Gen Z is spending more on luxury itemsFinancial advisor Prem Soni says Gen Z’s spending on Rs 15,000 sneakers, expensive iPhones and foreign holidays may reflect the “Lipstick E...
- Parliament Watch: India-US BTA push, EPFO relief, highway slowdown among key updatesA parliamentary panel has recommended the swift conclusion of the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, emphasizing the need for safeguards a...
- Parl panel for early conclusion of India-US trade pact, tariff exemptions on key goodsThe panel suggested the commerce department prepare a time-bound roadmap to achieve the objectives of the Mission 500 initiative by promoti...
- Google Pixel 11 launches on August 12. Will India finally get more storage options?Google has officially announced its Made by Google event set for later this month, which will highlight the unveiling of the Pixel 11 serie...
- 'There could be no Netflix globally without India': Ted Sarandos on growth, cricket and AIIndia represents a crucial market for Netflix's future global expansion and growth. The company sees enormous potential for subscriber addi...
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