Smartphones have led to the 'death of proximity'
A UCL study across nine countries shows smartphones are more than devices we use, they're 'the place where we live' and swap for close contact with others.
May 11, 2021
0
16
Consumer & Gadgets
News tagged with smartphone use
Energy & Green Tech
Study explains how consumers can be encouraged to conserve energy during peak periods
New research by the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation has identified how effective certain incentives can be in motivating people to use less energy in their homes.
Mar 11, 2021
0
8
Consumer & Gadgets
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
0
18
Consumer & Gadgets
Researchers develop a new model to predict smartphone use during church services
Smartphones are a ubiquitous part of daily life, always close by for a quick update or scroll. But there are some spaces where smartphone use may be uncertain or even unwelcome—church services, for instance.
Feb 15, 2023
0
3
