Smartphone use and its impact on learning for students has caused numerous U.S. states to ban their use in schools. Here's ...

Leaders say this "ensures" students are not subjected to harmful content online throughout the day.

According to research from Semmelweis University, not only personality traits contribute to problematic smartphone use, but weak self-control and a strong fear of missing out (FOMO) on social events ...

(CNN) - Staying on the toilet too long might not be the greatest thing for your health. According to a study published in the journal PLOS One, extended use of a smartphone during a bowel movement ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On January 20, 2026, Lake Tahoe Unified School District hosted a Community Conversation focused on student smartphone use in schools. More than 65 parents, students, staff, ...

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Increase the lifespan of your smartphone with these tips.

Smartphones allow us to have information available at our fingertips, in addition to offering portability, convenience, and a sense of privacy. However, overuse of such devices may create a sense of ...