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Psychology says adults who struggle with reading books but devour short stories online may have trained their attention differentlyA book usually demands sustained engagement with one context, while a feed continuously offers novelty and natural stopping points. The two...- University of Utah student Sara Larsen, daughter of Videra Health CEO, faces intense backlash over ‘Happy Kirkiversary’ cake celebrating Charlie Kirk’s assassinationUniversity of Utah student Sara Larsen is facing intense backlash for posing with a "Happy Kirkiversary" cake celebrating Charlie Kirk’s mu...
- Reading a book before bed can improve sleep quality but it depends on what you read it on: A 2014 study found people using a light-emitting device took nearly 10 minutes longer to fall asleep than with a printed bookEngaging with printed books before sleeping can significantly enhance sleep quality for numerous individuals. A recent study highlighted th...
- Poetry finds a new stage on social media as reels bring verse to a wider audiencePoetry now travels beyond books, reaching audiences through social media platforms. Younger generations discover poetry through short-form ...
- California governor signs law to limit children's social media risksCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen new laws on Thursday that address various aspects of children's safety online, in...
- Apple’s pricing gap takes a bite out of iPhone sales outlook in IndiaApple's new iPhone Duo pricing in India is significantly higher than in other markets. Retailers fear this price difference will encourage ...
- California governor signs laws aimed at protecting kids from risks of social media, AI chatbotsThe laws will penalize large social media companies up to $1 million per child if they are found negligent of harming children through thei...
- Portuguese group D3 sues Meta, TikTok and YouTube over addictive designA spokesperson for Alphabet's Google, owner of YouTube, said providing people with "a safer, healthier experience has always been core to o...
- California bans addictive social media features for under-16s, AI chatbot toysCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed technology laws protecting children online. These measures restrict social media features designed ...
- Quote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence: 'The internet to me is kind of like a black hole, and I never really go on it' - What Hollywood Oscar-winning actress' words teach us about digital detoxJennifer Lawrence has officially entered the world of Instagram, making her feelings known about technology and the vastness of the online ...
- Psychology says you secretly compare yourself with old classmates and it is not jealousyEncountering someone from school can bring old ambitions, expectations and possibilities back to the surface. You may not necessarily want ...
- Meta tests fact-check replacement in Latin AmericaMeta said Wednesday it had begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a step toward replacing the pro...
- Proposed Australian law would let social media users opt out of algorithmsThe proposed legislation would also protect children from content that promotes eating disorders, hostile ideas about women, pornography, c...
- Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feedsOpen TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or other platforms and you'll see a scrolling feed or recommendations bar showing content targete...
- Psychology explains the effect of social media on Gen Z’s mental health - how constant comparison, online pressure and endless scrolling can shape self-esteem and well-beingGeneration Z faces both the positive and negative impacts of social media on their lives and mental health. While constant scrolling and co...
- Nepal marks first anniversary of Gen Z protests that toppled KP Oli governmentYoung people gathered at Nepal's parliament to remember deadly anti-corruption protests. These demonstrations led to the downfall of the fo...
- Don't ban children from social media, Estonia tells EUThe European Union should make social media platforms change instead of banning children from using the apps, Estonia'Monday, just over a w...
- Bengaluru woman shares nearly 3-hour Electronic City to Whitefield commute, highlights road woes, netizens reactA Bengaluru woman’s journey from Electronic City to Whitefield took nearly three hours, prompting her to question how residents stay motiva...
- Social media addictIn his quest to overcome social media addiction, one man received a rather radical proposal: to delete all his apps. He deemed this approac...
- India mulls social media code of conduct for officers and employeesGovernment officials are on the brink of a new social media code of conduct aimed at regulating their online behavior. This initiative seek...
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