Groundswell of Concern Over Teenage Media Addiction
Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA) and the Center for Humane Technology are organizing against smartphone addiction.
March Madness: America’s Out of Control Smartphone Gambling Addiction
Have state governments sold their own citizens out for a slice of the fortune being spent on smartphone gambling?
Which Came First — Loneliness or Smartphone Addiction?
A look at three studies from across the world that show a strong positive correlation between loneliness and excessive smartphone use.
Zuckerberg Wants Out of Lawsuit Over Addictive Algorithms
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is asking a court in California to take him off a lawsuit accusing the company of intentionally-harmful practices.
Does the Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) Lead to Internet and Smartphone Addiction?
The Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) can lead to excessive use of social media, smartphones and the internet, with negative health consequences.
Are Smartphones Programming Our Brains for Anxiety and Addiction?
Research from Italy shows a troubling correlation between the age adolescents become addicted to their phones and serious mental health problems.