Having too many pictures and unread emails on your phone might mean you have this mental disorder

Having too many pictures and unread emails on your phone might mean you have this mental disorder

Does this ring a bell? If your phone contains thousands of photos you have to swipe through to find what you need or your phone storage is always full because you’re reluctant to delete anything, even unread emails, you may be a digital hoarder. Hoarding disorder — which is often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder and … Read more

Tech journalist Kara Swisher tells all about the rise of digital culture in Silicon Valley

Tech journalist Kara Swisher tells all about the rise of digital culture in Silicon Valley

Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang was in a board meeting when he received a text from tech reporter Kara Swisher, asking bout a decision the Yahoo board had made. The problem was that this decision had just been made in that very meeting. Kara Swisher is the author of “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.” “His … Read more

What is ‘popcorn brain’? How social media may be killing your attention span

What is ‘popcorn brain’? How social media may be killing your attention span

This may seem corny — but if you are feeling overwhelmed by the non-stop pace of digital media and find yourself struggling to concentrate on a single task or thought, you may have “popcorn brain.” “Popcorn brain refers to the tendency for our attention and focus to jump quickly from one thing to another, like … Read more

Disney movie ‘Prom Pact’ freaks out audiences with ‘horrendous’ AI extras

Disney movie ‘Prom Pact’ freaks out audiences with ‘horrendous’ AI extras

A disturbing blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment from a recent Disney teen film is getting attention on social media, with those who’ve spotted it labelling it “horrendous.” The Disney teen rom-com Prom Pact was first released in March this year, but one short clip from the movie is spreading online this week. The scene shows a cheering crowd at a … Read more