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A new study has revealed Gen Z’s online usage has jumped from last year to a record six hours per day. The study, conducted by Ofcom, monitored the smartphone and internet usage of 10,000 volunteers, and found that online usage had gone up from individuals aged 18 to 24 from four hours and 36 minutes…

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Lunch is noisy at Ottumwa High School in Ottumwa, IA. Yet, Superintendent Mike McGrory has found it a welcome change after the Ottumwa School District voted to ban cell phone use during school. The district currently only allows phones to be locked up in students’ lockers during school hours, making it the strictest policy in…

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First introduced in 1992, smartphones have become a vital part of our everyday lives, from managing our finances to communicating with loved ones. The frequent use of them and other tech devices can be draining and distracting, and it’s still challenging for most people to cut down. According to a 2023 survey by Reviews.org, Americans…

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Numerous states are suing Meta, alleging its platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, have “profoundly altered the psychological and social realities of a generation of young Americans.” The 228-page complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California claims that Meta’s business model specifically targets young users, monetizing their attention through data…

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Adults predict they could only go without their phone and TV for five hours, while they could manage three days without a laptop or tablet. A study of 2,000 British participants found 71 percent admitted they’d struggle to manage their life if they didn’t have access to the internet. Without a phone, more than half…

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