Topic: behavioral changes
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Judge Moves to Break Google's Ad Monopoly Before Deadline
A federal judge is considering whether to break up Google's ad technology business after hearing final arguments in a landmark antitrust case alleging monopoly practices in online advertising. The Justice Department is pushing for structural changes including selling Google's AdX exchange and pub...
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I Bricked My Phone to Reset My Brain - Here's What Happened
Smartphone addiction severely impacted the author's focus, making even simple activities like watching TV difficult due to constant phone checking. The app Brick, paired with a physical NFC key, enforced strict phone usage limits, revealing how digital habits had rewired the author's brain to tre...
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Smartwatch Addiction: Are Apple and Galaxy Watches to Blame?
Smartwatches provide unprecedented personal health insights but can create data anxiety and a complex, sometimes stressful, relationship for users, blending motivation with digital pressure. While not medical-grade, these devices are valuable for establishing personal baselines and tracking healt...
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