Screen time stories
Australian clinics warn of sharp rise in 'tech neck' cases
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digital wellness
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screen time
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ergonomics
Australian clinics report a 304% surge in 'tech neck' cases, linked to prolonged mobile device use and poor posture in bed.
Audra Security launches in UK with focus on homes & small firms
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firewalls
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network security
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smart home
Audra Security launches in the UK, offering easy-to-use internet security products for homes and small businesses without requiring IT expertise.
Half of New Zealanders overwhelmed by notification overload
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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email
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social media
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productivity
Half of New Zealanders feel overwhelmed by digital notifications, with social media and emails disrupting wellbeing and productivity, finds 2degrees research.
Aussie kids' social media usage doubles, report reveals
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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instagram
A new report reveals Australian children are spending more time on social media, with TikTok leading at 117 minutes daily, sparking safety concerns.
New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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edutech
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productivity
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connectivity
A survey by ExpressVPN reveals 86% of parents worry about children's screen time, while 46% of Gen Z are actively trying to cut down, despite facing FOMO challenges.
Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Martin Kraemer of KnowBe4 supports Australia's proposed social media age bans, stressing the necessity of robust enforcement and education for parents and schools.
UK adults online for 76% of waking hours, study finds
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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edutech
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social media
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digital age
New research by Bionic reveals the average UK adult spends 76% of waking hours online, highlighting concerns of excessive screen time and health impacts.
Phantom vibration syndrome rises with increased UK smartphone usage
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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smartphones
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phone
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buzzed
Phantom Vibration Syndrome surge experienced, correlating with a rise in UK smartphone usage, now averaging 4.14 hours daily.
Kiwi parents' fears over children's technology use ease slightly
Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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software
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nib
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screen time
New Zealand parents show a mild decline in worry over their children's use of technology, according to a recent survey.
Samsung delivers standout Business Monitor solutions for today's workers
Thu, 13th Oct 2022
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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hybrid & remote work
Samsung's extensive range of business monitors is the go-to solution for employees seeking reliable, efficient, and healthy workspace setups.
Online security a concern as screen addiction surges during COVID-19 lockdown
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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online services
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mental health
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technology addiction
COVID-19 is fueling screen addiction among New Zealanders, with 36% admitting they are hooked, according to NortonLifeLock's global study.
Kiwis keen to reduce workplace screen time - for a $250 bonus
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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mental health
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technology addiction
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frog recruitment
The poll shows an appetite for workplaces to assess the amount of time their employees are on a screen, and provide an incentive for people to switch off.
Disconnection anxiety hitting home for Kiwis
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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uc
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
A new survey reveals just how much of an impact the internet is having on Kiwis - and our anxiety when disconnected.