Katelyn is a writer with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping the content ...

If well-meaning friends and family have told you recently to go touch grass, this is for you. Whether you're scrolling on your phone or working on a laptop, it's too easy to rack up ungodly screen ...

I'm tired of checking my notifications obsessively. The older I get, the more I realize that I'm choosing between dopamine and disappointment when I use my mobile device. If I receive a credit alert ...

Ever since I started taking my Digital Wellbeing settings more seriously, I've stopped feeling glued to my phone. Digital Wellbeing has helped me limit my phone usage. It has built-in options that ...

Reclaim your time from big tech with effective screen time reduction strategies for iPhone and Android, featuring steps to limit app usage and create phone-free zones.

We have screen time setup for both of our kids. It's set to automatically turn on downtime on a set schedule to help enforce bedtimes. Recently we noticed that our daughter's downtime schedule ...

As the U.S. Surgeon General is calling for a warning label on social media sites, similar to those found on tobacco products, one startup is launching a set of new tools that put the power to fight ...

The parental controls can be adjusted as needed after setup. Look over screen time settings. One of the most important settings that Kerbs recommends parents look at first is screen time.

Apple today shared release notes for iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, ahead of the updates being released to the general public next week. The updates are minor overall, but they do include a useful change ...

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take ...