From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM StarmerUnder the new plans, companies like Apple and Google should build or activate technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to detect and...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Can a cough reveal lung disease? Swaasa AI uses cough sound analysis to screen respiratory disordersAI-powered platform Swaasa is using cough sound analysis through smartphones to help screen respiratory diseases such as COPD, asthma and p...
07 May, 2026, 05.30 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
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
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Tim Cook took Apple to $4 trillion, now it’s John Ternus’ turnJohn Ternus assumes leadership at Apple, inheriting a robust legacy built by Tim Cook. While Apple's current business is strong, the future...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
TCS declares Nashik WFH; Wipro Q4 resultsTata Consultancy Services has moved staff to work from home amid an ongoing investigation at its Nashik office. This and more in today’s ET...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.27 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
Are you making these common mistakes in the washroom? Harvard gastro specialist warns these could ruin your gut healthYour bathroom habits might be harming your gut. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained specialist, reveals common mistakes like straining and...
16 Oct, 2025, 07.24 PM IST
CMC Vellore doctor warns: Scrolling your phone on toilet is linked to 46% higher risk of haemorrhoids, as per recent studyDoctors are warning about the health risks associated with using smartphones on the toilet. A recent study reveals a significant link betwe...
10 Sep, 2025, 05.43 PM IST
Smartphone use on the toilet may do more than waste time; new study links it to higher Hemorrhoid risk in adultsA recent study reveals a potential link between smartphone use during toilet visits and an increased risk of hemorrhoids. Researchers found...
05 Sep, 2025, 07.16 AM IST
Needed urgently: Collective action to tackle teen mental health crisis linked to smartphone useSocial psychologist Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation" examines the alarming rise in adolescent mental health issues, attributing mu...
29 Apr, 2024, 03.05 PM IST
Is your smartphone being a pain in the neck?'Text neck' places stress on the spine and alters the neck's natural curve.
17 Jan, 2019, 06.23 PM IST
Smartphone app can predict disease risk based on health inputsThe app, called Healthians, allows users to log their basic body vitals like blood pressure, weight and sugar levels as well as maintain a ...
08 Aug, 2017, 02.08 PM IST
Are you always glued to your smartphone? You could be ruining your mental healthExcess use of smartphones and other devices may lead to attention, behaviour and self-regulation problems.
04 May, 2017, 08.33 AM IST
Smartphone health apps may pose privacy riskIt is currently estimated that one and a half billion users have a health app installed and this number is set to treble in the next 3 year...
25 Sep, 2015, 06.59 PM IST