Technology Addiction
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‘No students talking to each other’: In the US, some schools are banning the use of cellphones
Post-pandemic, the use of cellphones among students had surged, leading to loss of attention and disrupted learning, say teachers.
Carey L Biron, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Not just the social media era: Humans have always had the urge to document, share their lives
We have long used commercial products to document our lives and to share them with others – and it isn’t necessarily a narcissistic thing.
Lee Humphreys, Aeon
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Bots may soon take over HR responsibilities, including hiring – and employees aren’t thrilled
An overwhelming 83% of respondents in a survey said technology makes the interview process less personal.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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BJP worker’s son claims in video he cast eight votes in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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Bow and arrow or torch? In Maharashtra, confusion over new election symbols may help BJP, allies
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Listening to 41 Modi interviews: Few tough questions, no rebuttals, no fact checks
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I made my students turn off their cell phones. Here’s what happened
My goal with this experiment was to get students thinking about their habits, rather than to necessarily change them.
Joelle Renstrom
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Indians download the most Android apps, spend most time on their smartphones
In 2016, India took the top spot for Android-app downloads on Google Play, beating the US.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Why you can’t fry eggs (or testicles) with a cellphone
These undergarments may shield the testicles from radiation, but do male cellphone users really risk infertility?
Timothy J. Jorgensen, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?