A new book argues that the first generation to go through puberty connected to their smartphones have had their brains rewired for depression and anxiety.
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Storyselling, unlike narration, attempts to eradicate uncertainty. It cannot perform the important task of imagining the future.
Despite being a central concept in the digital age, mental workload remains difficult to define and study in real-life situations.
Mining precious metals is expensive and environmentally destructive. As an alternative, researchers are increasingly eyeing recycling old smartphones, computers and other electronics.
Children need to know they can talk to adults about problems online – and a ban may affect this.
Your data privacy is under threat from hackers, data brokers and big tech. Here’s what you can do about it. Step 1 is to get your colleagues, friends and family on board.
One company which lifted a phone ban saw no drop in employee performance.
In the Fall Economic Statement, the Canadian government signalled its commitment to the right to repair.
Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 17 Philadelphia parents about how their family uses digital media. Here they offer tips to promote healthy, balanced media habits for kids.
Camera rolls reveal how photography is transforming in the smartphone era.
Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world – there are things you can do to minimise your role in it.
Plus 8 tips for maximising your battery’s lifespan.
If an alert from the federal government popped up on your phone, did you notice it? Did you know who it was from? Did you trust it?
With Apple’s capitulation on the latest iPhone models, USB-C is poised to become the standard connector for all devices.
New features on Apple iOS 17 aim to give users insights into their mental health, but they may also shape how people see themselves.
A new report from UNESCO analyzes the many challenges of the growing presence of technology in education and notes 14 per cent of countries have policies that ban mobile phones.
The 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report proposed restrictions on the use of technology in the classroom.
Transportation apps can make public transit more accessible for riders with disabilities. But many apps remain inaccessible due to the cost of adding features and the lack of regulations.
Social media has become a mainstay in everyday life, particularly among younger generations. And some are even willing to make trade-offs to stay online.
The Saudi government is using digital technology to help the hajj run smoothly and safely – the latest updates in a 200-year history of technology and the hajj.
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