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13 Oct 2022

Can screen time reduction increase productivity? Study says THIS

The study showed the negative effects of cellphone screen time - intolerance, withdrawal, and conflict with job-related tasks The study was designed to determine if self-regulatory behaviours could lead to modified user behaviour for more positive outcomes "Optimizing but not minimizing screen time is more likely to increase user productivity", study author said

08 Mar 2018

'Hyper social' tendencies behind smartphone addiction

Humans evolved to be a uniquely social species and require constant input from others to seek a guide for culturally appropriate behaviour.

20 Feb 2018

US hotel chain offers discounts to families if they give up their phones

The Wyndham Grand hotels are offering five percent additional discount to guests for saying bye-bye to their phones during their stay.

23 Jan 2018

Study says smartphone use may make teenagers unhappy

Researchers from the University of Georgia in the US analysed data from a survey of over a million US teens.

Children's health

09 Dec 2017

Watching TV, using smartphones before bed may cause weight gain in kids: Study

Studies have previously associated kids' habit of using smartphones with problems in mental health like depression, suicidal tendencies, etc, lack of concentration, and other health issues.

03 Dec 2017

Study claims excessive smartphone use may increase suicide risk in teens

The researchers discovered that 48 percent of teenagers who spent five or more hours per day on electronic devices reported a suicide-related behaviour.

14 Nov 2017

Study links excessive digital screen time among teens with depression, suicide

The research has found that teenagers, especially girls, who spend several hours per day before the digital screens are more likely to be depressed and have suicide-related outcomes.

07 Nov 2016

Here's why you should keep smartphone usage to bare minimum

23 Mar 2016

Smartphone sales likely to touch 160 mn units in FY17

Sale of smartphones in the country is likely to touch 160 million units in financial year 2016-17 as compared to last fiscal's 100 million units, according to Assocham.

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