The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader dreads the thought of chiding his parents for their distracted babysitting, but he has already noticed the potential risks of their inattention.
Category: Smartphones
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Is a Big Album Dropping? You Might Want to Watch the Road.
The New York Times – Music:
A study found that traffic fatalities increased in the United States by nearly 15 percent on the same days as the biggest album releases.
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Yondr Pouches, a Solution to School Phone Bans, Are No Match for Teens
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In some schools, Yondr, a pouch marketed to keep kids off devices, has proved no match for actual children.
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How to Take a Phone-Free Vacation
The New York Times – Travel:
Five getaways, and other tips for disengaging on holiday.
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One Week Without Smartphones on a College Campus
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A student-organized “tech fast” at St. John’s College thrust young people headfirst into a world of chalkboard-based communication. (On that note: Has anyone seen Eliza?)
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Boredom Is the Latest Online Trend Trying to Sharpen Young People’s Short Attention Spans
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Boredom, or an approximation of it, is an online trend for young people trying to sharpen their attention spans.