395 place 0 fresh

627 Is social media damaging your child’s ability to focus?

Firstpost Tech
FP Explainers @ Firstpost Tech 2 place · today 07:53 EDT

Is social media damaging your child’s ability to focus?

A new long-term research, tracking over 8,300 children in the US, has found a clear link between social media use and the rise in inattention symptoms between ages 10 and 14. While TV viewing and video games did not affect concentration, apps like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat were associated with declining focus

To see detailed statistics for the news please log in »

Read the original

Add your comment
You must be logged in with Facebook to read and write comments.

A newsletter a day!

You may get 10 most important news around midday in daily newsletter. Press the button and we will send you the most important news only, no spam attached.

or register

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

News from the same source
Firstpost Tech Firstpost Tech
Slashdot
msmash @ Slashdot 1 place · today 13:15 EDT

Microsoft To Invest $17.5 Billion in India

Microsoft announced on Tuesday its largest-ever investment in Asia -- $17.5 billion over four years starting in 2026 -- to expand cloud and AI infrastructure across India, fund skilling programs, and support ongoing operations in the country. The commitment adds to a $3 billion investment the company announced in January 2025 that is on track to be spent by the end of 2026. A new hyperscale cloud region in Hyderabad... Read more ›

2,164 fresh

đź”®
09.12.2025 ♍︎ Horoscope for Virgo today Dear Virgos, today your day is marked by an unusual combination... Read more ›
Tom's Hardware
Tom's Hardware 1 place · today 09:21 EDT

This GitHub script claims to wipe all of Windows 11's AI features in seconds — "RemoveWindowsAI" can disable every single AI feature in the OS, from Copilot to Recall and more

If you've been unhappy with the direction Microsoft has taken Windows, offering no meaningful improvements beyond AI and aesthetics, then, well, not much can be done about that. But, at least you can disable all the AI features that seem to have populated every corner of the OS, with a simple script from GitHub. Read more ›

2,068 fresh

Gizmodo
Gayoung Lee @ Gizmodo 1 place · today 12:20 EDT

Tiny Robot Lost Under Antarctic Ice for 8 Months Comes Back With Rare Data

“Against the enormity of such a wild region, this is an amazing story of the little float that could.” Read more ›

1,151 fresh

Tom's Hardware
Tom's Hardware 2 place · today 12:12 EDT

Arduino Uno Q Review: The board with two brains

Qualcomm’s recent acquisition of Arduino has introduced the Arduino Uno Q, a board that combines a Linux SBC powered by Qualcomm’s Dragonwing with an STM32 microcontroller. But are two brains better than one? Read more ›

1,142 fresh

CNET
Alex Valdes @ CNET 1 place · today 12:53 EDT

Australia Bans Social Media for Kids Under 16. Which Sites Are Blocked?

The new Australian law restricts some social media platforms, but other services and AI chatbots are exempt. Read more ›

808 fresh

Wired
Will Knight @ Wired 1 place · today 12:06 EDT

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Block Are Teaming Up to Make AI Agents Play Nice

American AI giants are backing a new effort to establish open standards for building agentic software and tools. Read more ›

695 fresh

Business Insider
Polly Thompson @ Business Insider 1 place · today 12:02 EDT

Accenture struck a deal with Anthropic, 8 days after saying it would partner with OpenAI

Accenture and Anthropic are the latest firms to partner as corporations rush to use AI tools to serve both staff and clients. Read more ›

674 fresh

Wired
Ryan Waniata, Parker Hall @ Wired 2 place · today 13:05 EDT

The Best Karaoke Speakers from Small and Portable to Massive

Looking to make karaoke night a regular thing? We’ve tested everything from Bluetooth speakers to full-blown PAs. Read more ›

574 fresh

Business Insider
Henry Chandonnet @ Business Insider 2 place · today 11:53 EDT

Figma CEO says he was initially a 'bad manager.' Here's how he turned it around.

Dylan Field had no management experience before cofounding Figma. He had to learn a "whole new skillset," he said. Read more ›

507 fresh

Eurogamer.net
Ed Nightingale @ Eurogamer.net 1 place · today 10:23 EDT

Video game workers across Europe fight back against exploitation, AI and layoffs in "historic milestone" for union efforts

Video game workers from multiple unions across Europe have released a joint statement pledging a "united front" against industry exploitation. Read more Read more ›

494 fresh

Business Insider
Dasha Kofman @ Business Insider 3 place · today 11:39 EDT

I spent 9 months traveling the world. I had a great time, but I'd never do it again.

After spending nine months traveling the world, I wouldn't do it again. I struggled to budget and make friends, and missed having my own space. Read more ›

485 fresh

Business Insider
Thibault Spirlet @ Business Insider · today 12:15 EDT

The US shut down a chip-smuggling ring that involved swapping Nvidia labels with a fake company name

Prosecutors alleged the network hid Nvidia hardware behind bogus paperwork and fake companies to bypass export rules and ship them to China. Read more ›

454 fresh

Business Insider
Bryan Metzger @ Business Insider · today 10:07 EDT

White House AI Czar says Trump isn't trying to force data centers on communities that don't want them

David Sacks said the Trump administration's effort to restrict state AI regulation won't "force communities to host data centers they don't want." Read more ›

379 fresh

Business Insider
Ayelet Sheffey @ Business Insider · today 09:10 EDT

Tell us what you think about the future of capitalism

Business Insider is exploring the future of capitalism in the US, and we want to hear from you. Read more ›

360 fresh

Eurogamer.net
Matt Wales @ Eurogamer.net 2 place · today 11:46 EDT

Ubisoft just can't keep its Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake a secret, and it's now been spotted again ahead of The Game Awards

Ubisoft's long-rumoured Black Flag remake is seemingly even closer to reality after a listing for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced was spotted on the Pan European Game Information (PEGI) ratings board website. Read more Read more ›

326 fresh

Digital Trends
Omair Khaliq Sultan @ Digital Trends 1 place · today 12:09 EDT

You can spend all you want on GPUs and monitors, but if your chair is bad, the whole setup feels worse. That’s why this deal on the Razer Iskur V2 is worth a closer look. It’s currently $399.99, down from $649.99, which means you’re saving $250 on a high-end gaming chair that’s actually built for ... Read more ›

316 fresh

The most popular news from the same source for the last week
Firstpost Tech Firstpost Tech
Firstpost Tech
FP Explainers @ Firstpost Tech 1 place · 12/08/2025 07:37 EDT

Why countries are watching Australia's social media ban for children

Australia is set to enforce a nationwide prohibition on social media use for children under 16, compelling major platforms to block existing underage accounts and prevent new sign-ups from December 10. The rollout, monitored closely by governments worldwide, introduces sweeping age-verification requirements, appeal systems, and new safeguarding duties for some of the world’s biggest digital platforms Read more ›

12

Firstpost Tech
FP News Desk @ Firstpost Tech 1 place · 12/03/2025 21:02 EDT

Australia: Meta starts removing under-16s from Instagram and Facebook

Meta announced last month that it had already sent a notification to Australian users aged 13 to 15 that their accounts would be shut down on December 4. The ban on social media for teens will commence next week Read more ›

0

Firstpost Tech
FP News Desk @ Firstpost Tech 3 place · 12/05/2025 12:35 EDT

EU slaps 120-mn-euro fine on Elon Musk’s X, igniting tensions with Trump administration

The European Union on Friday imposed a 120-million-euro ($140 million) fine on Elon Musk’s social media platform X for violating the bloc’s digital regulations, setting the stage for what could become a new flashpoint with President Trump administration Read more ›

0

Firstpost Tech
Ameya Dalvi @ Firstpost Tech 2 place · 12/06/2025 01:51 EDT

Oppo Find X9 Review: A good all-round package that could have been priced a little better

The Oppo Find X9 should be able to take a sizable chunk of the flagship market in India from OnePlus with a slight price correction. Read more ›

0

Firstpost Tech
FP News Desk @ Firstpost Tech · 12/08/2025 02:56 EDT

Microsoft wiring AI models into Excel to turn it into infrastructure for future agents: Satya Nadella

Nadella said Microsoft is developing an AI analyst that can autonomously use tools like Excel, envisioning a future where organisations either guide such systems or let fully autonomous agents operate with built-in access to the software humans use today Read more ›

0

Most popular sources

  • You see 896 news out of 896.
  • Sources 61 out of 61.
Business Insider 24% 8
Wired 17% 16
Tom's Hardware 11% 1
Gizmodo 9% 4
Android Authority 6% 3
View sources »

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

09.12.2025 14:00
Last update: 13:55 EDT.
News rating updated: 20:50.

What is Times42?

Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.


Times42 © 2025