Brazil has adopted one of the most comprehensive laws in the world to protect children and teenagers online. Known as the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (ECA Digital), the legislation was signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in September 2025 and came into force in March 2026. The law updates Brazil’s long-standing […]
The study “Promoting a Smartphone‑Free Bedroom Environment to Enhance Sleep Quality among University Students” examined how smartphone habits relate to sleep quality and related behaviors in a large sample of undergraduate students at Jazan University in Saudi Arabia. Designed as a cross‑sectional survey conducted between April and May 2023, the study used an online questionnaire […]
Japan’s relatively low average smartphone usage conceals growing vulnerabilities to screen addiction among specific groups, particularly young people and working adults. Smartphones have become essential to daily life, supporting communication, online shopping, information access and health monitoring, while delivering major social and economic benefits. However, increasing reliance has raised concerns about excessive use and its […]
President Emmanuel Macron of France has expressed strong support for restricting children’s access to social media, joining other world leaders seeking to combat online abuse. He backs draft legislation that would ban social media for children under 15 and extend the existing ban on mobile phones from primary and middle schools to high schools. Following […]
The first teaser for Toy Story 5 reveals a bold new direction, positioning technology — in the form of a smart tablet named Lilypad — as the franchise’s latest “villain.” In the 50‑second clip, a worried crowd of beloved toys including Woody and Buzz Lightyear react in shock as Lilypad arrives for their owner — […]
Instagram supports the EU’s proposal for a continent-wide “Digital Majority Age” to enhance youth online safety. For over a decade, Instagram has implemented measures to protect young users, requiring a minimum age of 13 and introducing Teen Accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. These accounts offer safeguards such as limiting contacts, filtering sensitive content, and […]
A new policy in Australia has sparked global attention as the country becomes one of the first in the world to ban social media access for young teens. Under the law, children under 16 will be blocked from creating or maintaining accounts on major platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and X. The measure—framed […]
A recent study highlighted in the Financial Times reveals that nearly one-third of children exhibit signs of addiction to mobile phones, social media, and video games starting at age 11. This growing dependency is linked to poorer mental health outcomes, including increased anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. The research underscores the urgent need for interventions […]
Una conversación fascinante entre Marian Rojas, reconocida psiquiatra y divulgadora, y Nude Project, en su último podcast dedicado a la dopamina y cómo afecta nuestro comportamiento diario. La charla gira en torno a cómo esta molécula, fundamental en la motivación, el placer y el aprendizaje, se ha convertido en la protagonista silenciosa de nuestra relación […]
In the digital age, we are spending more and more time on social media. What makes apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, or TikTok so irresistible? And how can we learn to use our phones in a healthier way? The key lies in our brain: dopamine, a molecule essential for motivation, learning, and addiction, plays a […]
