Smartphone Use
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Distracted driving could mean higher insurance rates for motoristsSome insurance companies are looking at charging higher premiums for people who have distracted driving on their abstract.CanadaOct 3, 2019
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iGen is motivated, realistic and safe but many teens unhappy: researcherAn in depth interview with San Diego State University professor of psychology Jean Twenge, who has researched how the iGen's mental health has suffered with the rise of the smartphone.FeaturesApr 11, 2018
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It’s a gait changer: Study suggests walking while using cellphone alters how you walkThe study found that people took longer strides in order to walk with more stability while dialing on their phones.WorldNov 14, 2016
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Is your smartphone ruining your social life?The next time you are sitting down to dinner with your family, or meeting up with your friends for a drink, here’s a tip: Put your phone down.LifestyleAug 26, 2015
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911 misdials not slowing down in SaskatchewanEmergency officials say close to 20 per cent of all 911 calls in Saskatchewan are misdials, nuisance calls or hang-ups.CanadaMar 13, 2015
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Smartphone separation anxiety affects cognitive ability, concentration: studyYou know that panicked feeling you get when you realize you’ve left your phone at home? It turns out, smartphone separation anxiety may be impacting your cognitive ability.TechJan 13, 2015
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Best new apps to watch out for in 2015Uber, Facebook, Instagram - sure, they've been all the rage, but as 2014 winds down we're all ready for something fresh.TechJan 2, 2015
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Sit up straight: Why your smartphone is wreaking havoc on your backLooking down at your smartphone could be putting up to 60 pounds of weight on your spine, wreaking havoc on your back and posture, according to new research .HealthNov 20, 2014
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Tech adoption leading to economic advances in emerging marketsCitizens in developing countries are increasingly embracing technology, leading to economic advances in regions of Africa thanks to mobile payments.TechFeb 13, 2014
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