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SMARTPHONE ADDICTION
A 2026 Pew survey of nearly 10,000 US adults found that 62% of those who feel they spend too much time on their smartphones tried to cut back, with 77% saying they were at least somewhat successful- Study of 5,227 kids find early social media use linked to lower maths and language scores. Studies reveal one way to reduce impact
- Psychology says people who check their phone after hearing someone else's notification may have developed a learned attention cue
- This child prodigy developed technology to detect lead in drinking water. Years later, she made her way to MIT. At 19, made history by winning the Stephen Hawking honourGitanjali Rao's journey as a young innovator began at the age of ten when she created Tethys, a device to detect lead in drinking water. Th...24 Aug, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
- From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessBelow is a summary of what countries and companies are doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of s...24 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
- Psychology says people who check their phone immediately after waking up may be seeking more than notifications - What this everyday habit could reveal about their mindsetInstantly reaching for our phones upon waking is a reflection of ingrained routines and an adventurous spirit. This action is often fueled ...24 Aug, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
- 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...07 Aug, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee tells juryThe lawsuit, filed by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti's office, seeks financial penalties and a court order directing Instagra...28 Jul, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
- ‘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...25 Jul, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
- 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...22 Jul, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
- 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...22 Jul, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
- 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...15 Jul, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
- Psychology says people who use a phone for years and don't change it till it dies out aren't afraid of missing out: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who use a phone for years and don't change it easily aren't always resisting change. Psychology suggests this habit ...09 Jul, 2026, 03.23 AM IST
- Your smartphone is parasite, according to evolutionSmartphones, once helpful tools, now act as digital parasites—exploiting users’ attention, time and data for corporate gain. Despite their ...02 Jun, 2025, 09.43 AM IST
- Social media addiction is real! 40% Indian parents admit their tween kids addicted to smartphonesThe report is based on responses from over 65,000 parents from 287 districts.02 Dec, 2022, 08.37 PM IST
- Three reasons why we are addicted to smartphonesSo, what draws people to these phones? Surely, it is not just the groundbreaking design or the connection with a community.03 Apr, 2022, 11.52 AM IST
- On the horns of a mobile dilemma: Bony growths discovered in humans due to prolonged use of smartphonesOver-usage can lead to ‘tech necks’, but growing spurs may be a bit far-fetched.24 Jun, 2019, 08.11 AM IST
- Are you addicted to your smartphone? How devices are slowly enslaving humansLook around and you will observe an obsessive attachment with the smartphone.05 Apr, 2018, 09.20 AM IST
- Do you suffer from anxiety? It may lead to smartphone addictionPeople who struggle with their mental health are more likely to turn to smartphones as a form of therapy.22 Mar, 2018, 06.24 PM IST
- Three apps that will help you fight smartphone addictionNot really happy with the habit and wish if you could cut down the screen time? Worry not.30 Jul, 2017, 05.31 PM IST
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