addiction

May
09
The addictive qualities of tech and what you can do

The addictive qualities of tech and what you can do

Son won’t turn off his video game? Daughter obsessed with “likes” on Instagram? It may not be entirely their
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Mar
31
All things, including your smartphone, in moderation

All things, including your smartphone, in moderation

A decade ago, smart devices promised to change the way we think and interact, and they have – but not by
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Jan
24
{EdtechChat} What responsibilities do companies have in regards to smartphone addiction?

{EdtechChat} What responsibilities do companies have in regards to smartphone addiction?

In an open letter to Apple, two of its major shareholders, Jana Partners and the California State Teachers’ Retirement System,
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Sep
25
The 45 year old smartphone addict

The 45 year old smartphone addict

I was submerged in the cozy haze of smartphone addiction, and it’s hard to say how it differed from
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May
12
"... children as young as 13 are being treated for digital technology addiction."

"... children as young as 13 are being treated for digital technology addiction."

But in the US, the problem has become so severe for some families that children as young as 13 are
Jan
21
Fascinating and downright scary cellphone addiction statistics

Fascinating and downright scary cellphone addiction statistics

Recent research, collected by Android app Locket, monitored how many times its 150,000 users checked their phone in a
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May
11
50% of teens feel addicted to their phones, poll says - CNN.com

50% of teens feel addicted to their phones, poll says - CNN.com

Fifty percent of teens feel they are addicted to their mobile devices, according to the poll, which was conducted for
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