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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- Karnataka taps the brakes on screen time with draft policy to curb student mobile addictionThe Karnataka government is taking proactive steps to combat the challenges of excessive digital engagement among students with its newly p...01 Apr, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- UK joins global push to rein in children's screen use with national guidanceBritain's advice on the use of tablets, televisions, laptops and smartphones, published on Thursday, marks the government's most explicit i...28 Mar, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
- Detoxing InstaGratification: With the California verdict, governments will need to move fast against social media addictionA US jury found Meta and Google negligent for platform design causing mental harm. This follows a New Mexico verdict against Meta. Governme...26 Mar, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
- ‘Can’t even use the bathroom’: Frustrated employee says company tracks every minute spent away from work deskA company's new productivity monitoring system tracks every employee's screen time, idle periods, and even brief breaks, leading to feeling...26 Mar, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
- For the Gen Z, disconnecting is not about going offline but more about rebuilding attentionFor Gen Z, digital disconnection is selective, not total. Rather than going completely offline, young users tailor their habits -- avoiding...11 Jan, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- Cut down on the noise: In 2026, disconnection from technology is not a rebellion, it is a regulation of timeMany people are finding ways to manage their screen time effectively. Experts suggest that true digital detox is about regaining control an...11 Jan, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
- So, who’s glued to the screens? A new, fast-growing vulnerable group is now addicted to phonesTeens and screens have been a source of worry for some time now. Social psychologists warn of the rise of an “anxious generation”. The worr...30 Nov, 2025, 07.21 PM IST
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai lets his kids use screens without bans but uses a clever strategy to regulate screen timeGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai manages his children’s screen time with a thoughtful, balanced approach rather than strict restrictions. He emphas...21 Oct, 2025, 06.40 PM IST
- Instagram explores launch of dedicated TV app to boost video reachInstagram is looking into launching a dedicated TV app to expand its video reach, CEO Adam Mosseri said at a recent Bloomberg event. He bel...10 Oct, 2025, 03.10 PM IST
- 'Smartphones are the new cigarettes': How homework to family messages are making kids addicted and how to deal with itSmartphone addiction among children is a growing concern. Health experts are drawing parallels to cigarettes and alcohol. Excessive screen ...16 Sep, 2025, 02.14 PM IST
- Japanese city seeks to curb screen overuse with bizarre phone-time ordinance, sparking heated debateToyoake, a city in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture, has proposed limiting non-essential smartphone use to two hours daily to curb health issues li...28 Aug, 2025, 06.29 PM IST
- Wharton psychologist and ex-Pentagon advisor unpacks the real mental health crisis among youth. Netizens ask, 'Are we sure it’s just kids?'Wharton psychologist and ex-Pentagon advisor Adam Grant shared findings from a JAMA Health study, warning that youth mental health risks st...26 Jun, 2025, 01.19 PM IST
- Studies show that children's average screen-time drastically increased during the pandemic. Here's how you can bring it downHas your kid become too addicted to browsing?14 Nov, 2022, 04.52 PM IST
- Ketto co-founder is an Apple fanboy, practises digital detox an hour before bedtimeZaheer Adenwala shares how gadgets have become an integral part of his life.10 Sep, 2021, 07.20 PM IST
- With 20K videos, e-books & quizzes, VOOT Kids offers a safe learning space for childrenViacom18 announced the launch of India’s first and only multi-format kids’ app, VOOT Kids.18 Nov, 2019, 02.33 PM IST
- SC turns down TikTok plea to transfer case from Madras HCLawyers involved in TikTok’s litigation expect the case to be taken up at the Madurai Bench again.05 Jul, 2019, 08.10 AM IST
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