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London startup

No smartphone means no cheap bus fares for teens | Brief letters

fromwww.bbc.com

6 days ago

Parenting

Teachers urge parents not to buy children smartphones

Changing this smartphone setting for just two weeks significantly improves health and well-being

Reducing smartphone internet usage can significantly improve mental health and focus.

3 weeks ago

Digital life

Why I always put my phone face down on a table - and it's not just about being polite

fromNew York Post

Changing this smartphone setting for just two weeks significantly improves health and well-being

Reducing smartphone internet usage can significantly improve mental health and focus.

3 weeks ago

Digital life

Why I always put my phone face down on a table - and it's not just about being polite

more#digital-well-being

London music

Six great reads: the misogyny slop ecosystem', Attenborough at 99, and the pain of Ticketmaster

David Attenborough's impact on nature appreciation is profound, inspiring countless individuals worldwide.

#technology-impact

fromPoynter

US news

Kids with smartphones report higher well-being than expected, study finds - Poynter

fromScary Mommy

5 months ago

Education

Study: Teens Spent Over 1 Hour Of The School Day On Their Phones

NYC parents

The crux of all evil': what happened to the first city that tried to ban smartphones for under-14s?

fromPoynter

US news

Kids with smartphones report higher well-being than expected, study finds - Poynter

fromScary Mommy

5 months ago

Education

Study: Teens Spent Over 1 Hour Of The School Day On Their Phones

NYC parents

The crux of all evil': what happened to the first city that tried to ban smartphones for under-14s?

more#technology-impact

Mary McCarthy: I was resigned to getting my 12-year-old a smartphone, but parent-led movement has given me the power to say no

Parents are uniting to delay children's access to smartphones and social media until after primary school.

Parenting

Parents must make tough choices on smartphones, says children's commissioner for England

Parents need to prioritize setting boundaries over being friends with their children regarding smartphone usage.

Greyscale and prune your algorithm: digital nutritionist' offers advice on cutting down screen time

Switching your phone to greyscale can improve awareness of digital consumption.

Algorithmic resistance helps consumers take control over content seen online.

fromBusiness Insider

Parenting

My son is in 5th grade and the only one of his friends without a phone. I'm still holding off on getting him one.

Parenting

fromIndependent

Mary McCarthy: I was resigned to getting my 12-year-old a smartphone, but parent-led movement has given me the power to say no

Parents are uniting to delay children's access to smartphones and social media until after primary school.

Parenting

Parents must make tough choices on smartphones, says children's commissioner for England

Parents need to prioritize setting boundaries over being friends with their children regarding smartphone usage.

Greyscale and prune your algorithm: digital nutritionist' offers advice on cutting down screen time

Switching your phone to greyscale can improve awareness of digital consumption.

Algorithmic resistance helps consumers take control over content seen online.

fromBusiness Insider

Parenting

My son is in 5th grade and the only one of his friends without a phone. I'm still holding off on getting him one.

more#parenting

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Larry Magid: Why you should consider an internet home phone

Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phones provide safer, quicker access to emergency services compared to smartphones.

I tried a $59 gadget to cut my phone screen time. It helped me completely break my TikTok habit.

Brick reduces phone screen time by requiring a physical interaction to unlock certain apps.

Mental health

Stressed out? 91% of people feel better after doing this with their phones

Reducing mobile internet usage can significantly improve mental health and life satisfaction.

Engaging in alternative activities like socializing and exercising helps counteract negative effects of smartphone dependence.

Mobile UX

fromBusiness Insider

5 months ago

I tried a $59 gadget to cut my phone screen time. It helped me completely break my TikTok habit.

Brick reduces phone screen time by requiring a physical interaction to unlock certain apps.

Mental health