Our relationship with computers is complex; it's not ignorance that fuels our fear, but rather our profound dependence on technology. This ...

Millions of Americans could soon face social media bans. California is moving to prohibit children under 16 from using platforms like TikTo...

European Union is launching an age-verification app to shield children online. India's Karnataka state has banned social media for under-16...

Indians spent a staggering 1.1 trillion hours on smartphones in 2024, with 70% on social media and gaming. This excessive screen time, part...

The Karnataka government is taking proactive steps to combat the challenges of excessive digital engagement among students with its newly p...

Recent findings indicate that young Indians are becoming increasingly tethered to their screens, with many surpassing the recommended globa...

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has proposed a ban on social media for children under 16 in the state's 17th budget. This move come...

The European Union has accused TikTok of breaching digital rules over “addictive design” features such as autoplay and infinite scroll. EU ...

Screen impact addictive use of smartphones, gaming and social media linked to lost study hours, lower productivity, sleep disruption and ri...

India's Economic Survey warns of a digital addiction crisis. It proposes age-based online access and school digital wellness programs. Meas...

Social media users often lose track of time scrolling. Content creators like Olivia Unplugged and Cat Goetze are appearing on platforms to ...

Americans are scrolling the equivalent of 86 miles annually on their phones, with some states like Arizona reaching 115 miles. This excessi...

Dia Mirza recently opened up about her 16-year-old stepdaughter Samaira's screen addiction, revealing that she once spent eight hours a day...

The survey, emphasising on the concerning impact of excessive screen time, highlighted "70-80 per cent" of children are surpassing recommen...

The study identifies a range of adverse effects, including mental health deterioration, academic or work performance decline, social isolat...

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In a recent survey conducted by the TOI, it was found that about 45 percent of respondents spent more than four hours a day on their phones.