The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked: In reality, 70 percent of office emails are read within six seconds of arriving. Yes, Houston, we have a problem. Instead of ...

The concept of smartphone addiction is probably nothing new to you. Search "smartphone addiction" and you'll pull up studies from universities, government reports, and articles from rehab and ...

It is easy to think that mobile phones have always been a part of modern life. This is particularly so for people born before the advent of mobile phones. Unknown to such, the first-ever mobile phone ...

Addiction is a pathology. It is not simply liking something a lot. In over a decade of researching, teaching, and writing about the power of technology to shape our behavior, I’ve come across many ...

You reach for your phone the moment you wake up, scroll through social media while drinking coffee, check notifications during every spare moment, and fall asleep with your device in hand. This ...

Study followed participants for years, starting at around 9 or 10 years old High social media addiction linked to higher risk of suicidal thoughts Total screen time had no effect (NewsNation) — A new ...

She pointed out that even people working in shops, salons, and other commercial establishments are often seen busy with their ...

You’re trying to share something important about your day, but your partner’s eyes remain glued to their screen. You suggest a romantic dinner, only to watch them scroll through social media between ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...