NEW YORK (AP) — More than a dozen millennials gathered in a brownstone apartment in Brooklyn and placed their phones in a metal colander before two hours of reading, drawing and conversation — anything but staring at screens. A similar scene played out a few miles away, in an early 20th-century cardboard box factory turned high-end … Read more
When the blue light becomes a red flag for your health, it’s time to take action. Excessive phone use has been linked to physical symptoms like headaches, eye strain and hand or wrist pain from holding a device for too long. And, most troubling, too much phone time can exacerbate mental health issues. Nearly half … Read more
She did what? It’s bad enough that the cost of living is wildly high these days. Unfortunately, to add insult to injury, one mom, who already had a costly cell phone bill, received a bill one month that was almost $5,000 higher than normal. In this economy? Absolutely not. The disgruntled mom took to the … Read more
One fast-food chain really gives a cluck about table manners. Select Chick-fil-A locations have implemented a reward system for families who go phone-free. In an effort to encourage human connection over dining while doomscrolling, the fast-food chain is offering free ice cream to those willing to share a meal sans screens. Brad Williams, who owns … Read more
Barry Bonds, New York Yankee. It could’ve happened, according to MLB’s all-time home run leader. Bonds, as part of Netflix’s coverage of Yankees-Giants on Opening Day, revealed on the streamer’s broadcast that he nearly became a member of the Bronx Bombers during his first free agency in 1993. “I gotta tell you a story because … Read more
One in four Americans believes in the power of manifestation and uses positive affirmations daily, according to new research. The new survey of 2,000 Americans found that many are pairing that belief with physical reminders to help their goals stick. According to the data, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of HP Print, many Americans … Read more
Nine in 10 Americans use AI on their phone — but only 38% actually realize that they do. A survey of 2,000 adults explored how AI is used every day, finding that many were unaware of its presence in their everyday lives — like weather alerts (42%), call screening (35%), autocorrect (34%), voice assistants (26%) … Read more
They come in peace. Steven Spielberg’s new UFO movie has reignited speculation within the alien conspiracy theory community, especially after cryptic billboards teasing the upcoming film popped up across the country this week. “All will be disclosed,” read billboards for the forthcoming flick in New York City and Los Angeles, alongside the “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” … Read more
Talk about doomscrolling. You’ve probably heard that screen time can mess with your sleep — but it turns out, it can mess with a lot more than beauty rest. Looking at your phone or laptop may also affect your physical health, possibly contributing to obesity, diabetes and cancer, some research suggests. Looking at phone or … Read more
All that scrolling, swiping and staring down at your device is leaving its mark. With the average American glued to their smartphone for more than five hours a day, experts are warning that screen time is speeding up aging in a spot most of us neglect. Dermatologists call it “tech neck,” and it’s becoming increasingly … Read more
Desperate times call for desperate measures. A New York City singleton sick of endlessly swiping on dating apps got creative during last Sunday’s marathon by holding up a giant placard with her phone number on it in a brazen bid to attract a potential suitor who was running. “Most people who have been on the … Read more
Paul McCartney will never forget the moment he learned John Lennon was murdered. “It was just too crazy,” McCartney, 83, wrote in his new oral history book, “Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run,” about finding out from his manager “early in the morning” on Dec. 8, 1980 that his former Beatles bandmate was gunned … Read more
It keeps ringing. The supernatural horror flick “Black Phone 2” moved back to the No. 1 spot on Halloween — raking in a spook-tacular $2.39 million, according to The Numbers. In the film, which was in first place when it debuted two weeks ago — but slipped to third last Friday –Ethan Hawke reprises his … Read more
Pay attention to those around you on their phones. Supposedly, the common habit of doomscrolling — endlessly scrolling on your phone, consuming negative content — could indicate someone’s income bracket. “Do you know what I think will be one of the biggest class indicators going forward, not even that long from now, I think in … Read more
It’s off the hook. “Black Phone 2” was all the buzz at the box office this Friday, taking first place with $10.78 million in earnings for its opener, according to The Numbers. The supernatural thriller, which The Hollywood Reporter called an “effective horror sequel” to its 2021 predecessor, stars Ethan Hawke reprising his role as … Read more
Mr. November wasn’t going to let a little rain stop his coverage of October baseball. Derek Jeter, during his Fox MLB analyst duties on the pregame show for Tuesday’s Mariners-Tigers ALDS Game 3, ran into a bit of a dilemma when the game in Detroit was pushed back three hours due to rain. Jeter, in … Read more
Students banding together against the ban — in the most millennial way possible. Displeased Gen Zs are keeping the lines of communication open amid new cell phone bans in schools, chatting with one another via Google Docs on their laptops as a substitute for text messaging. “A bunch of high school kids are creating a Google … Read more
There’s no signal. New York’s new statewide smartphone ban in schools just went into effect this academic year — city public schools returned Sept. 4 — and students, parents and teachers are already grading the controversial measure. And they’re giving it an A+. “The cellphone ban has transformed my class … I haven’t had kids this … Read more
Jerry O’Connell was looking for zen, but was left with a burden instead. O’Connell, 51, claimed an unknown woman took his belongings while he was taking a yoga class in the Los Angeles area. The “Pictionary” game show host said that his phone and wallet were stolen out of a pair of shoes he stashed … Read more
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner has been linked to Danish model Laila Hasanovic amid his title defense at the 2025 U.S. Open. Some internet sleuths saw Sinner checking his phone following a third-round victory over Denis Shapovalov on Saturday, and claimed his wallpaper featured a snapshot of Hasanovic — specifically a snapshot of her smiling from … Read more