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Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST- 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
- 90 days without WhatsApp, 11 hours a week gained: Ankur Warikoo on his 2016 digital detox habit. Here’s how he uses the messaging app nowEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo shared his disciplined approach to WhatsApp usage, revealing he deleted the app for 90 days in 2016 to reclaim t...27 May, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- As Indians buy pricier phones on EMI, OneAssist bets big on protection plansAs smartphones become costlier and increasingly financed through EMIs, device damage is emerging as a new source of household financial str...22 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
- Struggling to focus? Experts list simple daily hacks that supercharge your attention span fastStruggling to get concentration? Experts advise easy, daily habits to enhance attention and productivity. Restricting smartphone usage by t...10 Sep, 2025, 10.11 PM IST
- Robert Downey Jr. cracks down on digital villains: Why has 'Iron Man' star joined forces with Aura to combat cybercrime?Robert Downey Jr., renowned for his portrayal of Iron Man, has transitioned from the silver screen to real-life heroics by joining AI secur...11 Jan, 2024, 12.43 PM IST
- To curb internet addiction, China limits smartphone usage among children and teensChina is introducing new regulations to limit smartphone usage among its youth, due to growing concerns surrounding internet addiction and ...06 Aug, 2023, 01.25 PM IST
- Chinese youth to have smartphone, internet use curbedUnder the restrictions, set to come into force on September 2 following a public consultation, anyone under the age of 18 will be cut off f...02 Aug, 2023, 11.33 PM IST
- India's data consumption may touch 25 GB/month per user by 2025: Ericsson"Total traffic is projected to triple, reaching 21 EB (exabytes) per month in 2025. This comes from two factors: high growth in the number ...16 Jun, 2020, 08.00 PM IST
- ActionDash review: Know which apps you use the mostThe app is available for select smartphones only.27 Apr, 2019, 11.00 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
- 4G to become main data network in a year: DeloitteThe Deloitte Global Mobile Consumer Survey, 2016, analyses the mobile usage habits of over 2,000 Indian consumers as part of a global surve...29 Dec, 2016, 12.28 AM IST
- Samsung launches new My Galaxy appThe app gives quick access to services such as cabs, movies, recharge and bill payment.20 Oct, 2016, 07.20 PM IST
- Deloitte survey confirms Indians addicted to smartphonesAccording to the Deloitte Survey, smartphones have become a necessity as checking their phones is one of the first and last things consumer...10 Nov, 2015, 03.56 AM IST
- 3/4 of smartphone users begin mornings by checking their phones: DeloitteAccording to Deloitte Survey, 2015, smartphones have become a near-necessity for consumers as checking their phone is one of the first and ...09 Nov, 2015, 06.39 PM IST
- Men e-shop more than women: StudyIt's not just women who like to indulge in online shopping. Men spend 1.3x more time than women shopping on e-commerce sites every month in...11 Jul, 2015, 10.47 AM IST
- ET Recommendations: AppsIn the parent app, you can see which apps have been installed & track internet usage on your child's device. You can also create a blacklis...17 Aug, 2014, 09.53 AM IST
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