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An anthropologist explains how smartphones have gradually replaced our every conversation with communication – a radically different concept.
Five Ontario school boards are suing the companies behind major social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, alleging their addictive products have caused the students to suffer from mental health issues, and causing widespread damage and disruption to the education system.
Is a cellphone ban, along with increased surveillance, the right way to deal with the impact of addictive and harmful technology in classrooms?
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A new book argues that the first generation to go through puberty connected to their smartphones have had their brains rewired for depression and anxiety.
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Storyselling, unlike narration, attempts to eradicate uncertainty. It cannot perform the important task of imagining the future.
En essayant d'être multitâche, nous reportons en réalité notre attention d'une tâche à l'autre rapidement, ce qui peut mener à une surcharge cognitive.
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Despite being a central concept in the digital age, mental workload remains difficult to define and study in real-life situations.
Could this heap of junk prevent us from having to open a new mine?
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Mining precious metals is expensive and environmentally destructive. As an alternative, researchers are increasingly eyeing recycling old smartphones, computers and other electronics.
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Children need to know they can talk to adults about problems online – and a ban may affect this.
You probably know you’re being tracked online, but what can you do about it?
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Your data privacy is under threat from hackers, data brokers and big tech. Here’s what you can do about it. Step 1 is to get your colleagues, friends and family on board.
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One company which lifted a phone ban saw no drop in employee performance.
Copyright and intellectual property laws protect manufacturers, but can also affect consumers’ right to repair.
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In the Fall Economic Statement, the Canadian government signalled its commitment to the right to repair.
Parents can model good media habits, like using online tools to connect with family and friends.
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Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 17 Philadelphia parents about how their family uses digital media. Here they offer tips to promote healthy, balanced media habits for kids.
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Camera rolls reveal how photography is transforming in the smartphone era.
Most of us have accumulated a stash of old devices, chargers and cables that sit forgotten in our homes.
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Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world – there are things you can do to minimise your role in it.
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Plus 8 tips for maximising your battery’s lifespan.
This message probably popped up on your phone on Oct. 4, 2023.
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If an alert from the federal government popped up on your phone, did you notice it? Did you know who it was from? Did you trust it?
With pressure from the European Union, Apple has thrown in the towel on its Lightning connector, left, in favor of the standard USB-C, right.
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With Apple’s capitulation on the latest iPhone models, USB-C is poised to become the standard connector for all devices.
A new mood tracker will ask users to rate how they feel both daily and in random moments.
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New features on Apple iOS 17 aim to give users insights into their mental health, but they may also shape how people see themselves.
UNESCO’s new report calls for corporate responsibility and stronger governance to regulate education technology.
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A new report from UNESCO analyzes the many challenges of the growing presence of technology in education and notes 14 per cent of countries have policies that ban mobile phones.
Academic performance improves when schools ban smartphones, research shows.
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The 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report proposed restrictions on the use of technology in the classroom.
Smartphone apps can make public transit more accessible.
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Transportation apps can make public transit more accessible for riders with disabilities. But many apps remain inaccessible due to the cost of adding features and the lack of regulations.