‘Mom, do you love your phone more than me?’: Children of screen‑absorbed parents are more insecure
A study finds that parents’ digital habits directly shape children’s mental health
Takeshi Yoro, anatomist: ‘In Japan, we don’t see a robot as a threat: it’s simply another form of presence in the world’
The 88-year-old Japanese physician swapped autopsies for popular science writing. In his best-seller, he argues that we have vast amounts of information but fail to understand one another because of an ‘invisible wall’ made up of prejudice, bias, self-assurance, and the failure to listen
Does showering in the dark help improve sleep? Here’s what the science says
Two separate factors — reducing light at night and taking a warm shower before bed — can promote rest
Philippines, the call‑center capital: Taking a deluge of calls for under $2 an hour
The Asian country is a global leader in customer services, with Western corporations employing young people at salaries well below the cost of living
Breaking free from smartphone addiction: Defensive tactics against those tricky algorithms
The invasive and extractive behavior of tech companies has led us to a breaking point. More and more people are looking to reduce their screen time. Laws and proposals are emerging to help us escape the sad digital labyrinth
Emily Goligoski, researcher: ‘I have a policy for the use of devices in class. How can I compete against dopamine while teaching some theory?’
The writer and professor has spent years analyzing the evolution of audiences and information consumption. She’s not optimistic about the future
Study suggests smartphones are disrupting the link between Moon phases and menstrual cycles
The satellite’s influence on the reproduction of many animals is well documented, but its impact on humans is debated
People who use emojis seem more attentive: ‘They respond to a universal human need’
According to recent research, using these symbols makes individuals appear more emotionally involved, regardless of which ones they use
Trump’s impossible smartphone: Why no one believes it can be made in the US at that price
The company controlled by the president’s children promises to sell the device for $499, a goal that’s not feasible with the current infrastructure
US TikTok refugees flee to the Chinese app Xiaohongshu
While the United States decides whether to ban the platform, China must manage the flood of Western users on its alternative, the Little Red Book where there’s fun to be had with cultural crossover
Hiding partners from social media: Dramatic, strategic or a sign of freedom?
In times of hyperconnection and constant visibility, cell phones often become a source of conflict in relationships, and posting about a romantic interest on carries many implications
Apple’s new artificial intelligence leaves out more than 90% of current iPhone users
Siri’s big improvements will also not reach HomePod speakers or the Apple Watch, the devices that most depend on voice control
Is it true that the iPhone 15 overheats?
Apple acknowledges overheating problem, blames certain apps and promises to resolve it with an update
A selling point collapses: Blue light-blocking glasses don’t work
A scientific review of 17 studies concludes that these accessories have no effect on eye fatigue or sleep quality
A belt that warns if you eat too much and other experiments Samsung invests in to ensure their success
The technology company is promoting a fever-reducing device, insoles with sensors and a portable car charger
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