More Screen Time For Teens Linked To ADHD Symptoms
A new study finds that teens who engage in frequent texting, social media use and other online activities daily are more likely to develop symptoms of ADHD.
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Trying To Get The Kids To Put Down Those Phones? Here's Help
You can nudge your kids' relationship with digital technology in a more healthful direction, but warning: It's going to require parents to change, too.
Internet Pioneer Warns Our Era Could Become The 'Digital Dark Ages'
Google Vice President Vint Cerf says that our complete reliance on digital information that is often not preserved could result in an information "black hole" for future historians.
In A First For Online Media, Gawker Writers Join Union
One of the site's writers says organizing the workers is a sign that digital media are growing up. The CEO says he's pleased with the vote.
The App Of The Moment: Meerkat Tests Our Desire To Share Live Video
The new mobile app for live video streaming piggybacks off Twitter and is easy to use. Meerkat comes at a time when video is increasingly popular. But can the hype last?
Huffington Post Bets People Will Read Good News — And Share It, Too
Arianna Huffington says readers need more positive news coverage, so her site is launching an effort focused on good stories. Their shareability may make "What Works" a smart business move, too.
From Wax Cylinders To Records, Saving The Sounds Of History
Many of the items in The British Library's vast collection of recorded sound are in danger of disappearing. Some just physically won't last much longer; others are stored in long-dead formats.
Your Online Avatar May Reveal More About You Than You'd Think
Even if your avatar for games and social media doesn't look at all like you, it still says a lot about your personality, a study finds. Want to look friendly? Skip the shades; wear a sweater.