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Dining
fromBon Appetit
6 days ago

We're Begging You-Leave Your Dirty Phone Off the Table

Devices generally shouldn't be on restaurant tables except for business meetings and solo meals; prioritize making others feel valued and minimize phone use.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Gen Z and millennials creating their own versions of landlines with their cellphones

Creating physical distance from smartphones—chaining or wall-mounting them—reduces usage and mimics landline behavior to improve focus and curb constant checking.
Wellness
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

14 Everyday Societal Norms People Secretly Believe To Be Incredibly Absurd

Phone use can aid tracking and music, but excessive scrolling between sets delays others and disrespects shared-equipment courtesy.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I went to an anti-tech rally, where Gen Z smashed iPhones and questioned everything. Here's what I learned.

"Even if it gives us rabies, we will free the iPad babies!" the crowdofmostly young people chanted. They donned colored folders fashioned into pointy hats inspired by gnomes, a symbol for the rally due to the mythical creatures' earthy, non-digital aesthetic. Each hat contained a printed note taped inside criticizing things like AI data centers and inviting people to join "the Luddite Renaissance."
Digital life
Digital life
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Japanese city passes two-hours-a-day smartphone rule

Toyoake ordinance recommends limiting recreational smartphone use to two hours per day to improve sleep and daily functioning, especially for students.
#hemorrhoids
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Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Set Boundaries With Your Smartphone

Excessive smartphone use is widespread, harms mental and physical health, disrupts sleep, and can be reduced by leaving phones elsewhere and practicing mindfulness.
Medicine
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scrolling on phone on the toilet increases risk of haemorrhoids by 46%

Using a smartphone while sitting on the toilet is associated with longer sitting times and a higher risk of haemorrhoids.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Toyoake: The Japanese city that wants to limit cell phone use to two hours a day

Toyoake proposes a nonbinding guideline urging residents to limit non-work smartphone use to two hours daily and set evening curfews for students.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

I've Been Solo Traveling for 15 Years, and These 9 Safety Devices Provide Peace of Mind

Balancing smartphone usage with awareness is crucial for solo travelers' safety.
#mental-health
fromIndependent
4 months ago
UK news

Put down your smartphones if you want to help your children, ESRI tells parents

Irish children's mental health is negatively affected by smartphone overuse, necessitating parenting support and government action.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Digital life

When Cell Phones Replace People

Excessive smartphone use worsens depression and anxiety, creating a harmful cycle.
Physical presence does not equate to meaningful connection due to distractions.
Creating phone-free zones can help restore genuine human connections.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I know judging other parents is wrong. But when it comes to giving kids smartphones, I'm a lost cause | Polly Hudson

I have a box at the front door they put their phones and iPads in the box and it stays in my bedroom.
Parenting
fromBustle
5 months ago

These 3 Zodiac Signs Can't Help Scrolling On Their Phones Until 2 A.M.

Even though it's a healthy, expert-recommended habit, this scenario would be an absolute nightmare for the zodiac signs who like to stay up late on their phone.
Digital life
NYC parents
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Last year, an entire town's primary schools banned smartphones. This is what happened

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and community impact, particularly relating to smartphone usage among schoolchildren.
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