Africa has been called a “consumer continent” by many, but in reality much of what its people consume is produced elsewhere. Technology is key to Africa becoming a self-reliant producer of goods.
There is still no firm evidence that mobile phones cause cancer.
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Don’t throw away your phone quite yet. There are a lot of unanswered questions surrounding the latest study that found a connection between mobile phones and cancer.
A common sight: smartphones at mealtime.
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Anecdotal evidence suggests the pervasiveness of smartphones is making us increasingly distracted and hyperactive. Does research support that conclusion?
We should fret less about what teenagers do with their phones, and spend more time talking to them about what the digital, connected future holds for them.
There’s a big difference between a 4-digit PIN and a 6-digit PIN.
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After a selfie-snapping man was mauled to death by a bear, a psychologist wonders why people feel so compelled to capture and share images of themselves.
If we can solve the privacy issues, placing trackers on people and the things we make can teach us a great deal about ourselves and the world around us.
It would be a waste, and environmental hazard, to see them thrown in the bin.
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This year has already seen the first selfie movie, the first series to air on Instagram – mobile phones are increasingly playing a major role in the film world.
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Huawei’s growth is another indication of how Chinese companies are successfully moving away from their traditional strategy of producing cheaper products.
Technology is evolving fast and can play a crucial role in educating university students.
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Technological and digital literacy are crucial for university students who hope to truly contribute to the world in the 21st century.
Polio vaccinators carry boxes of polio vaccine drops as they head to the areas they have been appointed to administer the vaccine, in Karachi October 21 2014.
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Researchers are piloting a smartphone app to collect better information about who is getting vaccinated and to design better incentives for health workers on vaccination drives.
There’s still potential for health apps, but good ones.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics has called its guideline of two hours per day of screen time outdated. So what about the decades of research that led to the original recommendation?