Here’s how the excessive use of smartphones affects kids

Here’s how the excessive use of smartphones affects kids

The usage of smartphones has increased rapidly, especially in the last 10 years. Children all around the globe have started using smartphones for various purposes. Seeing kids playing on smartphones or doom-scrolling is now a pretty normal sight. However, several studies reveal that excessive use of technology especially among young kids has increased dramatically in … Read more

Explained | CCI’s ₹1,300 crore fine on Google and how that will change Android smartphones

Explained | CCI’s ₹1,300 crore fine on Google and how that will change Android smartphones

How is the Alphabet owned company allegedly violating its position especially with regard to the Android mobile device ecosystem? Is this the first probe against Google in India? How is the Alphabet owned company allegedly violating its position especially with regard to the Android mobile device ecosystem? Is this the first probe against Google in … Read more

Smartphone’s camera, flash can measure blood oxygen up to 70% at home – ET HealthWorld

Smartphone’s camera, flash can measure blood oxygen up to 70% at home – ET HealthWorld

New York: A team of US researchers has found that smartphones are capable of detecting blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70 per cent the lowest value a pulse oximeters should be able to measure. The proof of principle research by University of Washington (UW) and University of California San Diego researchers involved participants placing … Read more

India’s Smartphone Industry and the Impact of 5G: A 5-Year Forecast

India’s Smartphone Industry and the Impact of 5G: A 5-Year Forecast

The Deloitte TMT Predictions 2022 represents the world we live in today and the future to come. It examines COVID-19’s role as a catalyst for a number of emerging telecom trends, stressing the lockdown-driven expansion of console gaming, streaming video services, health and wellness technologies, advanced connectivity for both enterprises and households etc. This year’s … Read more

Google wants to know the impact of phones on your mental health – ET HealthWorld

Google wants to know the impact of phones on your mental health – ET HealthWorld

The use of smartphones all over the world has increased exponentially in the last few years. While there are numerous benefits of having almost everything at the tap of the screen, it does have its fair share of downsides as well. Google is conducting research to find out the deep impact of phones on mental … Read more

Amazon Mobile and TV Savings Days Sale Goes Live: Best Deals

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Amazon Mobile and TV Savings Days sale is now live and customers can avail of several deals and offers on smartphones and TVs. During the sale, customers will be able to avail of discounts on popular smartphone brands including Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Realme, OPPO, and Tecno. Customers can also avail of discounts of up to … Read more

Realme Narzo 30 5G vs Redmi Note 10 Pro Comparison: To 5G or Not to 5G?

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Realme, Xiaomi, and Motorola are some of the heavyweights of the budget smartphone segment in India. Motorola’s smartphones feature near-stock Android, Realme offers fast charging, and Xiaomi’s Note series models are loaded to the brim with features. Now, in mid-2021, they all have something in common – 5G smartphones priced under Rs. 21,000, which is … Read more

Govt extends PLI scheme for handsets by a year; huge relief for industry

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The Government has allowed an extension of the mobile phone PLI scheme by one year to 2025-26, giving a major relief to mobile phone makers including iPhone maker Foxconn and Wistron besides homegrown brands Dixon, Lava and Micromax. The industry had been asking for a year’s extension since the production came to a grinding halt … Read more

Mid-range smartphones to be sweet spot this festive season: Amazon India

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New Delhi: Mid-range smartphones, priced in the range of Rs 15,000-25,000, could emerge as the sweet spot during the upcoming festive season for online shoppers, according to e-commerce major Amazon India. According to findings of the ‘Great Indian Mobile’ survey, 38 per cent respondents said they are looking at buying a mid-range smartphone between Rs … Read more

What parents should know about the VR gear kids want | CNN

What parents should know about the VR gear kids want | CNN

Story highlights Virtual reality headsets range from inexpensive Cardboard to pricey PlayStation Here are your options if you want to dip your toe in or really swim with the VR big fish Thinking about treating your family to a little virtual reality this holiday? Have no idea where to start? Don’t worry. From Google’s inexpensive … Read more