Tag: Digital Wellness
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Phone Tracking and Parenting: How to Reset Boundaries and Respect Teens’ Privacy
Introduction: A Habit That Was Meant to Protect Many parents turn to phone tracking as a way to feel connected and safeguard their children. When your oldest is 18 and your younger teen is 15, it’s natural to worry about their safety and decisions. But constant monitoring can erode trust over time, create tension, and…
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Samsung Unveils ‘Companion to AI Living’ at CES 2026 First Look Event
Samsung Expands AI Vision at CES 2026 Samsung Electronics introduced its bold new direction for everyday technology at The First Look during CES 2026, held in the Latour Ballroom at the Wynn Las Vegas. The company framed its presentation around a single, cohesive idea: Companion to AI Living. This concept positions artificial intelligence as an…
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Welcoming the New Year with Hope and Vigilance in 2026
Introduction: A Time for Hope and Vigilance As the calendar turns to 2026, many of us instinctively seek a blend of optimism and prudence. The familiar rituals—toasting at midnight, sharing moments with family, and scrolling through well‑wish messages on social platforms—are more than comfort; they’re a collective commitment. We want a year marked not only…
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Video Games May Boost Cognition: How Play Shapes Brain Health
How video games can sharpen the brain Recent discussions about video games often focus on their potential downsides, but a growing body of research suggests they can offer meaningful cognitive benefits when engaged thoughtfully. Rather than simply serving as entertainment, well-chosen games challenge the brain in ways that resemble real-world skill development. Experts emphasize that…
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Strava’s Yearly Roundup Now Behind an $80 Annual Paywall: What It Means for Users
Strava shifts Year in Sport behind a paid wall Strava, the popular run, ride, and wellness tracking app, has changed how users access its widely loved Year in Sport wrap-up. Previously available to all users, the annual Year in Sport recap — a compact, data-driven summary of a user’s mileage, activities, and milestones — is…
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Mobile Health Alert: QNET Nigeria Chief Warns Against Excessive Phone Use Amid 5G Rollout
Introduction: A Health Watch Amid a Tech Shift Nigerians are being urged to monitor their smartphone usage as telecom providers roll out Fifth Generation (5G) networks across the country. The call comes from a leading industry voice, the QNET Nigeria chief, who highlights potential health concerns associated with extensive use of telephone devices and screens…
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Can Teens Thrive Without Social Media? Trials Ahead of New Laws
Introduction: A Generational Experiment on the Horizon As lawmakers prepare to roll out new restrictions on social media access for teenagers, a real-world experiment is taking shape: what happens when adolescents log off and stay off, even if only temporarily? The debate has grown beyond tech enthusiasts and policymakers, reaching families, educators, and researchers who…
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How Social Media Can Cause Stress in Real Life
Introduction: The Real-Life Toll of Virtual Feeds Social media has woven itself into the fabric of daily life, with billions of users sharing moments, ideas, and opinions at the tap of a screen. While these platforms can connect us, they can also trigger real-world stress. From constant notifications to curated feeds, the online world often…
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Kate Warns That Screen Time Impacts Family Life
Introduction: A royal call to unplug The Princess of Wales has issued a timely warning about how smartphones and computer screens can erode the fabric of family life. In an essay written with Harvard Medical School professor Robert Waldinger, Catherine argues that an overload of digital devices creates an “epidemic of disconnection” that undermines the…
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Are Smartphones Becoming Almost Essential for Dorset’s Youth? A Closer Look
Smartphones and the Dorset Youth: A Growing Essential In Dorset, as in much of Britain, smartphones are increasingly present in the daily lives of young people. A recent discussion at a youth group in Poole highlighted a familiar tension: devices that help kids stay connected and feel safer can also contribute to anxiety, peer pressure,…