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Psychology says people who check their phone after hearing someone else's notification may have developed a learned attention cueChecking your phone after hearing someone else's notification can be a small but revealing example of howlearning, attention, and habit int...
Is your child glued to phone during meals? Kareena Kapoor Khan’s nutritionist shares 3 simple hacks to reduce screen timeCelebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who has worked with Kareena Kapoor Khan, offers parents practical solutions for mealtime screen depe...
Meta more cautious on CSAM after unequivocal govt message; action visible: IT Ministry sourcesSources said the government's intent is not censorship or restricting coverage in any way, but ensuring Indian laws and norms are followed ...
Quote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” — the ancient Chinese philosopher’s powerful life lesson on human nature, morality, environment, character and free will, and why the direction of our lives may depend less on what we are born with than on how we are shaped by society and experienceQuote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” captures his controversial view that human nature i...
Class 11 UP student uses AI to fake his own kidnapping, extort money from father with injured-eye imagesIn a bizarre turn of events, a student orchestrated his own abduction as a means to settle online gaming debts. Crafting an AI-generated im...
Parl panel red flags rise in student mobile addiction; Also seeks bridging of digital divideA parliamentary panel has urged the Education Ministry to introduce cyber safety and mobile addiction courses for students and teachers, br...
Quote of the Day by Jim Carrey: "Solitude is dangerous. It’s very addictive. It becomes a habit after you realise how peaceful and calm it is. It’s like you don’t want to deal with people anymore because they drain your energy" The actor’s powerful words on how being alone can become addictive when you discover the peace within yourselfQuote of the Day: Jim Carrey’s thought-provoking quote of the day "Solitude is dangerous. It’s very addictive. It becomes a habit after you...
Three in five Americans favour stronger oversight of social media companies: Reuters/Ipsos pollThe poll, which was conducted over the six days ending August 3, comes as companies like Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube face mounting ...
Heatwaves expose overcrowding crisis in Europe's ageing prisonsEuropean prisons are struggling with extreme heat and overcrowding issues. Inmates in France, Italy, and Belgium face inhumane conditions d...
Psychology says people who scroll their phone while eating may be using constant stimulation to avoid being alone with their thoughtsPsychology research suggests people who scroll their phones while eating may be doing more than passing time. Studies show most people find...
As Canada moves to restrict social media for kids under 16, this 21-year-old built an app that wants users to STOP doomscrolling: Lyvio has no ads, algorithms or likesA 21-year-old Canadian student has built Lyvio, a social media app with no ads, algorithms, likes or follower counts. The app is designed t...
AI cameras spot suicide attempts in South Korea's capitalThe artificial intelligence-driven surveillance system alerts first responders if someone lingers in certain locations, enters an area deem...
‘I think I would lose…’: Christopher Nolan reveals the real reason he does not own a smartphoneThe Odyssey director Christopher Nolan revealed his strict no-smartphone policy on film sets. He also admitted to not owning a smartphone h...
Not smoking or alcohol addiction, one common habit can increase the risk of cancer says doctor: ‘Your body constantly has to heal these micro-burns…’Thinking of enjoying a steaming mug of coffee? Think again, says internal medicine expert Dr Bordoloi. While sipping on hot beverage can be...
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessAustralia banned social media for children under sixteen, effective December 2025. Britain plans a similar ban for under-sixteens by Spring...
France bans social media access for children under 15; becomes 1st European country to bar kids from apps such as TikTokFrance has banned children under fifteen from using social media platforms. This new legislation also prohibits mobile phones within French...
Psychology says people who instantly crumple aluminum foil as soon as they touch it aren’t absent-minded, their brain may love sensory feedbackWhile the behavior may seem unusual, it is generally a harmless example of how people naturally interact with interesting objects.Rather th...
EU forces Google to share search data, open Android to rival AI companiesIn the latest attempt to rein in tech behemoths' deep control of the digital economy, the EU said it will support innovation and diversity ...
Why people sleep with phones next to bed? Psychology and sociology studies say it's not because of any addiction or love for gadgetsMany keep phones near their beds for practical and social reasons. This habit provides comfort and a sense of security for adults. Some use...
Fatty liver new treatment found: Study discovers a medicine that reverses severe fatty liver by just repairing the gutA new experimental drug shows promise for severe fatty liver disease. This compound targets the gut, not the liver directly. It repairs a d...