by Nathan Driskell | Apr 22, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
A new study published in The Journal of Psychology on April 21, 2026, reveals that short video addiction — compulsive use of platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts — does not simply waste time. It triggers a step-by-step psychological chain...
by Nathan Driskell | Apr 21, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
Most conversations about smartphones and mental health focus on the damage these devices are causing. But a growing body of research is now asking a different and equally important question: how quickly can that damage be undone? A recent article published in...
by Nathan Driskell | Apr 20, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
The landmark verdict finding Meta and YouTube liable for addicting a young woman to their platforms sent shockwaves through the technology industry and gave hope to thousands of families fighting similar legal battles. But the ruling also sharpened a question that has...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 23, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
A major legal showdown involving some of the world’s most powerful technology companies is now officially underway in federal court. On Courthouse News Service, reporters detailed how U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers heard pretrial motions in Oakland,...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 17, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
A new study published in JAMA Network Open on March 9, 2026, reveals a striking and troubling pattern: teenagers are spending more than 2 hours a day on their smartphones. Led by Dr. Eva H. Telzer and researchers from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, the...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 16, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
Indonesia has become the latest country to take a major stand against the dangers of social media for children. On March 6, 2026, Meutya Hafid, Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, signed a sweeping government regulation banning children...
