Amal Clooney is laying down the law. When it comes to entertaining guests at the home she shares with George Clooney, the human rights lawyer has a strict no-phone policy. During a recent interview with Glamour, Amal detailed how she protects her family’s privacy while constantly being in the spotlight. “Creating private moments and spaces is becoming … Read more
Please, please, please don’t prove she’s right. Sabrina Carpenter has claimed that she would “absolutely” consider banning phones at future concerts after she had to lock up her own device during a recent show she attended. “This will honestly piss off my fans, but absolutely,” the 26-year-old “Espresso” singer told Rolling Stone about the possibility … Read more
Getting robbed of this precious cargo will have you flying off the handles. For most, there’s no acute agony quite like the pain and panic of losing one’s cell phone, especially at the airport. But a travel expert warns that digital devices are at high risk of being swiped by ne’er-do-wells when the gadgets are placed in … Read more
It’s a position that’s tech-neck-ly exclusive to babies. Still, adults of the digital age — folks constantly staring down at their devices or hunching overtop a laptop — are now remedying their poor posture and troublesome “tech neck” with tummy time. “Instead of scrolling [on my phone], sitting in a chair and looking down, I’m just on … Read more
They’re so vain — and this new study is definitely about them. Looking to weed out the narcissists in your life? Researchers say there’s one, hard-to-hide habit the unpalatable personality type finds impossible to break. The way they engage with their smartphones can tell you everything you need to know, new findings reveal — those with … Read more
Ask anyone who isn’t Gen Z, and they’ll tell you that basic etiquette seems to be a thing of the past. People no longer pick up the phone and instead, just fire off a text, opting for convenience over a human interaction. Then, when they have to actually make a phone call, for a restaurant … Read more
In a time when people can’t even go to the bathroom without bringing their phones — surprisingly, the interest around digital detox retreats is rising, and people are willing to pay thousands to go on them. While on vacation, 27% of adults want to be present and spend less time doom-scrolling, according to a 2025 … Read more
Call it phoney parenting. Tots under the age of five suffer adverse effects if their moms and dads are distracted by the bings and dings of modern technology, according to a startling new study on the dangers of “technoference.” “Parental technology use in their child’s presence was significantly associated with poorer cognition and prosocial behavior, … Read more
Can this ancient tech actually make a comeback? Nowadays, with the reliance on cell phones — landlines seem like ancient technology. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2023 that more than three-quarters of Americans ditched their home phone and never looked back — and that number has most likely increased by now. … Read more
Seeing red usually means you’re about to blow a fuse — but when it comes to sleep, it might be just what your brain needs. Dave Asprey, the self-proclaimed “Father of Biohacking,” swears by a clever iPhone trick that uses red light to keep your screen from sabotaging your sleep — and it’s not just … Read more
Gen Z is driving distracted — but perhaps not in the way Americans would expect, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American drivers, split evenly with 500 per generation, revealed that despite younger generations and cell phones being ubiquitous, Gen Z is using tech in smarter ways while driving. But that doesn’t mean … Read more
Are you calling “Boobear” or “John Hinge”? Whether it be an endearing — and possibly embarrassing — nickname or their full legal name, your partner’s contact name in your phone gives insight into your relationship. According to relationship experts, here’s what the moniker could mean. Whether you use a nickname or a full legal name, … Read more
How much do you have left? Thirty-eight percent is America’s “panic percentage” when it comes to battery life, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans pinpointed precisely what level of remaining phone battery people reach before they start to worry or seek out a way to get charged. Results showed anxiousness creeps in … Read more
A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco, indicates that pre-teens with greater exposure to certain types of tech use could be at a higher risk of developing manic symptoms. Published in the journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, the study analyzed a nationwide sample of 9,243 children in the U.S. between 10 and … Read more
This is why keeping your phone on won’t fly. A pilot is going viral after answering a question that’s on every passenger’s mind — why do we need to toggle our smartphones to airplane mode before takeoff? He broke down why this precaution is so important in a video PSA with over 2 million views … Read more
LOL — BRB! (Or will you?) Sending abbreviations in text messages is second nature to many people, with the abbreviations for “laugh out loud” or “be right back” among the many that are exchanged. But those instinctive responses can make you seem insincere, a new study found. New research found that using text abbreviations can … Read more
It’s the “plop” no one wants to hear while on the pot. Using an airplane lavatory is risky enough, owing to the germs, tight space and lack of ventilation. But there’s nearly no greater gamble than squatting over the seat while your precious phone is in your pocket, and hoping it doesn’t meet a watery … Read more
A recent survey uncovered the drama that’s been bubbling between Android and iPhone users. The findings show that being an Android user could be impacting your dating life — as if we need something else to make it even harder. About 22% of iPhone users admit they look down on those sending non-iMessage texts, and nearly 23% … Read more
There should be no phoning it in as a parent. Screen-addicted moms and dads are ruining their kids’ language development skills by typing, texting, tweeting and TikTokking, new data warns. “Parental techno-reference — regular disruption of face-to-face interactions between parents and children due to the use of a screen device — has an impact on child mental … Read more
Social media has become such a menace for kids that the city health commissioner is recommending parents don’t give their children cell phones till at least age 14. Pediatrians also should make talking to parents and children about social media part of check-ups, says Big Apple Health Commish Ashwin Vasan. “Adolescents using social media have … Read more