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SIGNS OF SHOPPING ADDICTION
Psychology behind retail therapy: Study reveals why some people can't stop buying and how shopping turns addictivePsychology of shopping addiction: A study reveals nearly half of adults surveyed exhibit signs of shopping addiction, driven by a need to e...
People who are obsessed with charging phones to 100% aren't doing it due to any phone addiction; studies say they are not addicted to their phones, they fear losing connectionMany people repeatedly charge their phones not due to addiction, but a deep-seated fear of being unreachable. This anxiety stems from the p...
Tamil Nadu to shut 717 liquor shops near temples, schools, bus standsTamil Nadu’s Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has taken a significant step to boost public health by closing 717 liquor shops around schools, ...
What to know about the deal to keep TikTok in USHere's what to know about the deal, which created a new TikTok U.S. joint venture after social video platform company signed agreements wit...
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...
Are Facebook ads helping users buy illegal drugs by mail in Canada - Drugs travel through an ad to a postal delivery; $9 million worth of illegal drugs were turned over to police in 2024 by Canada PostA Toronto Star investigation revealed that Facebook ads are facilitating the purchase of illegal drugs in Canada, with packages arriving vi...
From friendship to love, AI chatbots are becoming much more than just tools for youth, warn mental health expertsHealth experts have expressed grave concerns about the role of AI in the current generation's life. They have warned that a new trend is em...
Indians spent 1.1 lakh crore hours staring at smartphones to make many richerIndians in 2024 collectively spent 1.1 trillion hours on their smartphones, primarily on social media, gaming, and videos, driving digital ...
In Montana, a TikTok ban could be a 'kick in the face'On TikTok, his favorite social media platform, he posts lighthearted videos about the peculiarities of his home state. His nearly 420,000 f...
Have promo, will buy: Rise of the deal-hunters in IndiaThe promo party goes beyond food apps. Every platform has a way for you to get more bang for your buck.
Tempting online sale? Combat the urge to splurgeFollow this guide to resist the spell of an online sale.
Gadgets and apps that are taking over the tech worldYour checked in bag can travel a lot more than you — especially if it gets lost. Save yourself the stress of a lost bag with this little ga...
Six stereotypes about women that should be shunnedWhen it comes to stereotyping women there are many out there who are quick in putting them in various categories.
ET Recommendations: Games, app and gadgetOn the Panasonic Purifier, pull open the front cover and you can see the filters immediately. There’s a composite filter and an activated c...
Now, companies hiring counsellors like Optum International to wean staff from online shoppingThe tribe of such compulsive online prodigals is slowly growing, say counsellors and psychiatrists.
Are cybercafes, symbol of India's nascent internet revolution, logging off?Internet cafes, much like video rental shops and pool parlours, are now disappearing from India's tech landscape as well as its popular min...
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- People's addiction to networking sites on rise: Study
he study conducted by consumer electronics shopping site Retrevo said 53 per cent of people surveyed check their Facebook/Twitter accounts ...
- Shopaholic NRI VP of US firm in soup over $4.5mn fraud
According to a criminal complaint last week, shopaholic Sachdeva spent hundreds of thousands of dollars at boutique stores in and around Mi...
- Electronics makers go green, finally
A recent report by the US government estimated that the server farms that power the Internet in the US consume more than $3.3 billion in en...