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What is Mivo, a new app looking to curb doomscrolling through no-shame approach?

June 22, 2026 12:49 pm

The launch of Mivo comes as a growing number of companies and app developers are attempting to cater to users looking to tackle smartphone or social media addiction.

‘When I used to take…’: Instagram CEO says his kids ‘earn' screen time; psychologist weighs in

June 16, 2026 5:18 pm

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has revealed how screen time works in his home, where children earn weekend access instead of having fixed daily limits.

'Remember, when Vaayu was so sick...': Ishita Dutta, Vatsal Sheth on when they allow screen time for son

May 18, 2026 6:13 pm

Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth advocate for mindful screen use, calling gadgets a 'last resort' necessity.

Want to stop doomscrolling? These 5 tech gadgets could help

May 05, 2026 9:00 am

Cutting down on doomscrolling does not always mean deleting every app. Sometimes, a small delay, a simpler screen, or an extra physical step can be enough to break the habit. 

Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time

April 22, 2026 9:42 am

Los Angeles schools move to cap classroom screen time, aiming to balance digital learning with student health and development concerns

You may not be able to decrease your (increasing) screen time, but do help your eyes with these tips

March 16, 2026 6:31 pm

Though one should try to lessen the time they're spending in front of a screen, it is almost impossible for many. So, in such a case how do you protect your eyes?

Kids spending too much time on smartphones? 3 tips to reclaim your child’s focus

January 14, 2026 5:56 pm

While the tips are grounded in the research done on children and teens in the US, they have universal applicability, considering the growing screen time worldwide. 

How the 'Idle Sitting' contest in Punjab's Moga village shone spotlight on importance of digital detox

January 02, 2026 6:21 pm

A fun and unique way of spreading awareness about the perils of digital overload, a Punjabi village asked people to sit in one spot without using their phones, getting up, falling asleep or using the washroom.

Screen time triggers severe neck and shoulder pain in 16-year-old: How poor posture, no movement and no sleep are affecting the young

September 24, 2025 6:33 am

It’s not just the hours spent on screens, it’s the way your body is positioned during those hours that does the damage

‘First their grades fall... then their behaviour changes’: How screen addiction is impacting Delhi’s young adults

July 21, 2025 7:49 am

The entry of Artificial Intelligence (AI) hasn’t helped matters. “AI has impacted students, leading to more smartphone usage,” says Pavan Duggal, a leading cyber law expert

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