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
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
Your monthly spend also decides how soon you can retire: Expense tracking apps, AI tools are changing how Indians investExpense-tracking apps, spreadsheets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) -generated analysis, and budgeting dashboards are not merely bookkeeping ...
18 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook and Android 17 take center stage at Google’s Android show 2026Google is repositioning Android as a broad intelligence system, moving beyond smartphones to integrate AI deeply into devices. Announcement...
13 May, 2026, 08.54 AM 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
Biting your fingernails could spark extremely serious health risks, Harvard doctor warns. Here’s how to break the habitNail biting, often dismissed as a childhood quirk, may invite serious health risks, experts warn. A Harvard Health Publishing physician cau...
16 Sep, 2025, 12.09 AM IST
Struggling to focus? Experts list simple daily hacks that supercharge your attention span fastStruggling to get concentration? Experts advise easy, daily habits to enhance attention and productivity. Restricting smartphone usage by t...
10 Sep, 2025, 10.11 PM IST
Universal charger rules now a mandate in EU. What it means and what to expect in India?USB Type-C is now a mandate in the European Union. EU made this move for environmental sustainability and consumer convenience. The mandate...
30 Dec, 2024, 02.20 PM IST
UK to toughen gambling rules for smartphone eraBritish media have reported the measures will include banning under-25s from betting more than 2 pounds ($2.49) per spin online, as well as...
28 Apr, 2023, 01.04 AM IST
Demand for budget phones, TVs rises in Covid-hit economyIn smartphones, the sub-Rs 10,000 segment is projected to account for 54% of overall sales this year, up from 51% in 2020, market research ...
06 Jul, 2021, 09.19 AM IST
Xiaomi, Realme says potential of offline sales post Covid-19 intact; consumers may change buying habitBoth Xiaomi and Realme said they will restructure their product plans and portfolio this year with the change in buying habit.
04 May, 2020, 11.02 PM IST
Dozing off at work? Develop a bedtime routine, stay off devices for a good night's sleepRegular, good quality sleep is important for brain functioning and work performance.
02 Apr, 2019, 11.42 AM IST
Think you're clean of addictions? Your smartphone may have you in its gripThe smartphone empowers us, makes us efficient and opens a world of information at our fingertips.
02 Aug, 2016, 11.43 AM IST
Desktops, laptops still popular mode of accessing Internet: TCSAbout 26 pc respondents said they spend at least an hour everyday online, while 27 pc said they respond to notifications within 5 minutes o...
12 Jun, 2016, 12.34 PM IST
Smartphone app SmartGPA can predict your gradesThe findings offer new ways to improve students' performance, providing real-time feedback on their studying, partying, sleeping and exerci...
27 May, 2015, 03.24 PM IST
Indian mobile users prefer ads to be creatively stimulatingSmartphone and tablet users in India feel ideal mobile advertisements should be informative, creatively eye-catching and enhance their soci...
15 Nov, 2013, 07.05 PM IST