smartphone use
09/27/2024
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By Laura Harris
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill prohibiting social media platforms from providing “addictive feeds” to minors without parental consent
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new legislation that would limit the social media usage of minors in the state. Senate Bill 976, dubbed the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, would make it unlawful for social media services to provide “addictive feeds” to minors without parental consent. This is being touted as a […]
05/12/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Mental health in the digital age: 7 Ways to control your smartphone use
Many Americans spend too much time on their smartphones. You’re probably reading this article on a smartphone, and you are likely pausing frequently to check other apps if you’re feeling bored. If you’re worried that you’re spending a lot of time staring at your phone, it may be time to learn how to manage your smartphone use […]
05/18/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Is your phone making you fat? Scientists link extended phone screen time to increased likelihood of obesity
Aside from goring on junk food and not exercising, scientists have found another bad habit that can cause obesity and other health problems: excessive smartphone use. In their study, published in the Journal of Paediatrics, researchers warned that glued to your phone can increase the risk of diabetes, heart attacks or even cancer. Cell phone use and disease risk Researchers looked […]
07/11/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Orwell’s weather app: Popular Android app found to collect MASSIVE amounts of user data
Experts warn smartphone users about downloading the popular weather app called “Weather Forecast – World Weather Accurate Radar” as they have found that it collects massive amounts of data from users all over the world without their consent. The free app was developed in December 2016 by Chinese tech glomerate TCL Communication Technology Holdings Ltd., […]
04/23/2019
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By Cassie B.
Mental health apps secretly share your private data with marketing companies to target your “disorders”
If you’re looking to make some positive changes for your health, you might enlist the help of an app. If, like many people, you already depend on your smartphone for managing many of your other daily tasks, it might seem logical to add health-related matters to the list. However, some people are quickly finding that […]
03/08/2019
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By Zoey Sky
GROSS: Smartphone screens are 300% dirtier than a toilet seat
Do you remember when you last cleaned your smartphone screen? According to a study in the U.K., over a third of users have never cleaned their phones, which means these devices are filthier than a toilet seat. The research was conducted by Insurance2go, a British travel insurance company. Aerobic bacteria, mold, and yeast on your smartphone The […]
10/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Is social media addiction a new type of psychiatric condition?
When people say that they’re “addicted” to Facebook or social media, is it the same thing as being addicted to drugs or alcohol? According to estimates, the number of social media users around the world can skyrocket from almost a billion in 2010 to over three billion by 2021. Out of all the social networking sites (SNS), Facebook is […]
08/26/2018
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By Zoey Sky
40% of teenagers sleep 7 hours or less, trading sleep for more time on their smartphones
You see them everywhere. On the bus, in restaurants, at school, and at work. Every day, more people are staying glued to the screens of their mobile phones and gadgets. But 24/7 access to technology also has negative side effects, and a whopping 40 percent of teenagers don’t get enough sleep because of their devices, […]
07/23/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Social media is actually ISOLATING teens: Doctor warns parents of serious risks associated with heavy smartphone use
Aside from negatively impacting the concentration of teenagers, “heavy smartphone use” is linked to “an increased rate of social isolation, depression, suicidal thoughts, and even suicide.” A decade after Steve Jobs, Apple’s co-founder, launched the first iPhone, 92 percent of teenagers own a smartphone. A double-edged sword, smartphones revolutionized communication but they also increased “the risk […]
05/25/2018
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By David Williams
Researchers discover more than 3,300 Android apps used to track children improperly
In the hands of someone who knows how to use them, smartphones can be some of the most versatile kinds of devices ever created. Indeed, with their many different built-in features, and options for added functionality through downloadable and installable apps, smartphones can be used for a wide variety of uses. With that said, they […]
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