Google’s new apps are about reining in screen timeThe five so-called experiments build on the company's Digital Wellbeing tools.By I. Bonifacic, 10.23.2019
Apple may bring Siri Shortcuts and Screen Time to macOSIt seems to be pushing macOS and iOS even closer together.By K. Holt, 04.19.2019
ActionDash brings 'digital well being' tracking to more Android phonesGoogle's Wellbeing app only works on Pixel and Android One devices.By R. Lawler, 01.19.2019
Japan thinks smartphones are destroying students’ eyesightThe amount of Japanese students with less than 20/20 vision is at at its peak.By S. Shah, 12.24.2018
Google adds screen time management to ChromebooksParents have more control over how kids use laptops following a Family Time update.By K. Holt, 12.13.2018
Google rolls out Digital Wellbeing tools for AndroidDigital Wellbeing tracks screen time and offers app usage limits.By M. Locklear, 11.20.2018
Bumble adds a 'Snooze' feature to encourage digital detoxIt's just the latest company to recognize the perils of screen time.By S. Krishna, 09.07.2018
YouTube adds watch time totals to its digital wellness featuresYou can see today's, yesterday's and the past week's totals.By M. Locklear, 08.27.2018
Even teens are worried about how much they use their smartphonesA report comes on the heels of tech companies' efforts to manage screen time.By S. Krishna, 08.22.2018
Facebook and Instagram test a 'do not disturb' featureInstagram will also now let you know when you’ve seen all recent posts.By M. Locklear, 07.02.2018
Facebook will soon let you know how much time you spend 'socializing'An unreleased tool in the code of its Android app shows time spent per day and week.By D. Lumb, 06.22.2018
Instagram will show how much time you waste looking at food pornOr selfies, or dogs, or…By R. LeFebvre, 05.16.2018
Google reportedly plans Android tools to help you manage screen timeSome of us need automated help to stare at our screens less often.By R. LeFebvre, 05.07.2018
Verizon adds location tracking to its parental control appThe redesigned app has a new name and a new look.By M. Locklear, 04.19.2018
Shocker! Kids spending too much time in front of TV screens, too little in loving parents' embraceBy V. Savov, 11.02.2010