Twitch expands its ban on gambling livestreams. It also says viewership of the content is down 75%
Amazon-owned Twitch said Wednesday it's expanding the ban on livestreams of gambling content on the platform.
Aug 2, 2023
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Research suggests 'nudges' to help people curb smartphone addiction
Do you spend more time on your smartphone than you would like and have trouble cutting back your screen time? You are not alone. McGill University researchers may have found a solution based on "nudges," small changes to ...
May 19, 2022
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Fears over technology 'addictions' and 'disorders' may be unjustified
Current measures of digital technology use are not fit for purpose say researchers.
Jun 13, 2022
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Using vibration to curb digital addiction
In his research on college students' productivity, Cornell Tech graduate student Fabian Okeke heard many accounts of time lost to social media, beginning with a click over to Facebook or YouTube for a quick distraction.
Jan 3, 2019
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Twitch curbs gambling streams as addiction fears mount
Twitch on Wednesday announced a ban on sites that stream unlicensed roulette, dice, or slots games as the platform is hit with concerns about getting users hooked on gambling.
Sep 21, 2022
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Cryptocasinos are evolving worryingly fast. Here's how to get to grips with them
New gambling rules are being proposed by the UK government for the first time since the invention of the smartphone. But these "reforms for the digital age" are silent on cryptocasinos, where you can bet online using cryptocurrencies. ...
May 8, 2023
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Is the internet addictive?
The emergence of new technology always brings with it concerns about the effects it might have on users in terms of physical and mental health. The Internet, and specifically social media, is no different. One worry is that ...
Oct 23, 2019
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Chinese internet giant Tencent posts lowest annual profit since 2019
Chinese internet giant Tencent on Wednesday posted its lowest annual profit since 2019, despite slight improvements recently in China's economy and a more lenient attitude taken by regulators towards the tech sector.
Mar 20, 2024
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