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“iPad kids” are less inclined to interact with their parents and show delays in problem-solving: Study
This aligns with a growing concern among parents regarding children's health, with screen time topp…
A new retro Barbie flip phone aims to take smartphone-addicted teens back to simpler times
HMD has teamed up with Mattel to launch a Barbie phone with no internet or social media access but …
Nora Redmond
Insider Today: The world's meanest app
In Sunday's edition of Insider Today, we're talking about Duolingo's mean marketing tactics, and in…
Dan DeFrancesco
I was using dating apps to seek validation. When I deleted all of them, I was much happier after ending the addiction.
A man decided to delete Grindr after he realized he was addicted to the dating app and only using i…
Gary Nunn
Could a dumb phone that's also a vape help break my iPhone addiction? I tried the Swype vape phone that's going viral.
What if you could vape AND text at the same time, all on one device. Would that replace my iPhone? …
Katie Notopoulos
I developed an Instagram addiction as a new mom. I now delete and redownload the app every day to set boundaries.
My Instagram addiction as a new mom was affecting my parenting and work. I set boundaries now by de…
Annie Atherton
The newest weight-loss hack has people turning to a highly addictive drug
A new weight-loss quick fix is making the rounds just in time for summer's unofficial start, but th…
Dan DeFrancesco
A couple opened up their marriage after a decade. The wife lost weight, the husband tackled his alcohol addiction — and they wanted to explore.
After 8 years of being exclusive, Karl Haycock and Nashelly Alba Romo now practice ethical non-mono…
Serafina Kenny
Lily Allen says her husband, actor David Harbour, controls the apps on her phone
"I think it's destroyed us as a species. It's horrendous that they're designed to be so addictive,"…
Amanda Goh
Native teens are nearly 4 times as likely to commit suicide. Tribes suing Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat say social media addiction fuels the problem.
Two tribal nations brought lawsuits this week against social-media companies, saying they are worse…
Kelsey Vlamis
The operator of Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid is being sued over claims it made them addictive and puts profit over love
Six plaintiffs are suing Match Group, the operator of dating apps Tinder, OkCupid and Hinger, sayin…
Thibault Spirlet
I deleted my email app. My mental health, free time, and productivity skyrocketed.
After deleting the email app from my phone, I check my inbox three times a day from my computer. It…
Katie Lemon
I got addicted to an app that helped me turn my most ambitious goals into daily routines
I dug into the science behind why it's so hard to form good habits. Turns out gamified apps can hel…
Shubham Agarwal
She spent her inheritance sending money to TikTok Livestreamers. What started as a game turned into addiction.
Cindi White spent more than $25,000 on TikTok Influencers. TikTok's Live Matches have a dark side.
Jessica Lucas
Want to break your addiction to your phone? It's too late.
From concert tickets to hotel reservations, everything requires an app download, making it nearly i…
Paris Marx
I'm an American studying abroad in Spain. The language barrier is challenging, but I love the chill workdays and addictive nightlife.
Kelsey Frampton is studying in Spain and loves the relaxed atmosphere. She wakes up around 11 am af…
Elle Hardy
I'm Gen Z and spent 7 hours a week on TikTok. I deleted the app and now have more time to do actually fun things.
A Gen Z reporter decided to delete TikTok from her phone ahead of a potential ban on the app in the…
Hannah Getahun
Deleting social media and shopping apps from my smartphone has saved me thousands of dollars. I also sleep better at night.
When I deleted all the social media and shopping apps from my smartphone, it saved my mental health…
Ashley Keenan
The end of Big Tech's subscription addiction
Industry experts say usage-based pricing, or paying for only what you use, has gained ground. The m…
Diamond Naga Siu,Paayal Zaveri,Lisa Ryan,Hallam Bullock
In this economy, the winner is weather apps
Most of these apps get their data for free, and have multiple routes to monetization.