MeBeMe, a new app by Eric Wolfram, launched last Wednesday to help users reduce doomscrolling by providing "missions" aligned with desired identities like "lifelong learner." It focuses on nudging users toward real-world habits rather than blocking phone access, emphasizing privacy by storing data locally.
Typhoon Bavi, covering 940,000 sq km, is causing panic and uncertainty in China's Zhejiang province. Residents like high school tutor Hui Xinyi are preparing for potential power/water shortages and class disruptions by taping windows and stocking supplies.
The 'gym goblin' trend embraces vintage sportswear and comfort, rejecting the polished 'clean girl' aesthetic. This style prioritizes individuality and practicality, with a surge in searches for 'vintage sportswear' and '90s sportswear' on platforms like eBay.
I mercati azionari europei registrano forti ribassi, influenzati dalle vendite sui listini asiatici nel settore hi tech. Milano e Amsterdam perdono l'1,7%, seguite da Francoforte (-1,5%) e Parigi, Madrid e Londra (-1%). Stm cede il 7% a Piazza Affari.
Mivo Scrolling, a new app, aims to combat doomscrolling with a mindful, no-shaming approach. It allows customizable time limits for specific apps and prompts users to reflect on their scrolling habits before they begin.
Florida is suing TikTok, accusing the company of violating a state law that restricts social media use for minors. The lawsuit claims TikTok exposes children to harmful content and addictive features, and deceives parents about the risks.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer plans to ban under-16s from major social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X, with restrictions for older teens. The "Australia plus" model aims to protect young people from harmful content and stranger contact.
The Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse is on sale for $89.99 at Amazon, a $30 discount matching its best price this year. It features a unique horizontal scroll wheel, Bluetooth/USB connectivity, customizable buttons, and a 70-day battery life.
Doomspending, a new term for frivolous spending driven by economic anxiety, reflects a generational shift in financial outlook among young Westerners. Unlike previous generations who prioritized saving, Gen Z and millennials are spending now due to perceived declining economic fortunes and a loss of faith in traditional financial systems.
Gen Z's intense fear of appearing 'cringe' is preventing them from expressing themselves freely, both online and offline, leading to emotional repression and stifled creativity, according to experts.
I risultati delle elezioni comunali dominano le aperture dei giornali italiani, con Venezia e Reggio Calabria conquistate dal centrodestra. La Juventus e il Milan annunciano cambiamenti manageriali.
The UK government is consulting on new online safety measures for children, with proposals including an Australia-style ban for under-16s or restrictions on addictive features. Parents of victims, MPs, and industry representatives have shared diverse views, with many favoring targeted regulations over a blanket ban.
UK campaigners are urging Keir Starmer to implement strict safety standards for social media apps accessed by under-16s, rather than a blanket ban. They propose vetting platforms and features before children can use them, citing concerns over infinite scrolling and disappearing messages.
Google's Android introduces Pause Point, a feature requiring a 10-second pause before opening labeled distracting apps like TikTok or YouTube, aiming to reduce addictive scrolling amid regulatory pressure over social media harms.
You can’t buy happiness, they say. But we “buy” dopamine fixes all the time. Just whip out the smartphone and we easily go down that rabbit hole of endless doom scrolling, falling into the addictive trap of instant gratification, chasing likes, shares, comments and followers as rewards. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in our experience of pleasure, focus, reward and motivation. It propels us to put in effort, devote time and feel good about our achievements. Before the...
Previously prohibited use of websites such as Omoggle that connect a streamer to a stranger’s video feed now allowed Last week, at 4am, 19-year-old Sammy Amz was scrolling through X when something caught his eye: a popular Twitch streamer was competing in a 1v1 “mog-off” with a stranger, and losing.The next day he opened the Omoggle gaming website and began to play. Quickly he matched with another user – green dots appeared on their faces onscreen, as the website began to compare their measurements: canthal tilt, palpebral fissure ratio, nose-to-face width ratio and so on. Continue reading...
Previously prohibited use of websites such as Omoggle that connect a streamer to a stranger’s video feed now allowed Last week, at 4am, 19-year-old Sammy Amz was scrolling through X when something caught his eye: a popular Twitch streamer was competing in a 1v1 “mog-off” with a stranger, and losing.The next day he opened the Omoggle gaming website and began to play. Quickly he matched with another user – green dots appeared on their faces onscreen, as the website began to compare their measurements: canthal tilt, palpebral fissure ratio, nose-to-face width ratio and so on. Continue reading...
Communities secretary Steve Reed urges MPs not to move against Keir Starmer and says most people are ‘sick and tired of all this psychodrama’Labour should not be “doomscrolling” through leaders like the Conservatives, the communities secretary, Steve Reed, has said, urging MPs not to move against Keir Starmer after the May elections.MPs who fear Starmer cannot lead the party into the next election because of the his unpopularity are understood to have been discussing whether to lay out a timetable for his departure to present to the prime minister. Continue reading...
A new CDC data brief finds 30.5% of U.S. adults in 2024 get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep nightly, virtually unchanged since 2020. Experts blame busy schedules and late-night screen time, with patients admitting to watching YouTube or gaming until the early hours. Around 15% have trouble falling asleep and 18% struggle to stay asleep, while 13% use sleep aids nightly.
A personal essay exploring phone addiction and the Brick, a $59 physical device that locks distracting apps using NFC technology. The author describes their daily cycle of scrolling through X, TikTok and other apps, unable to focus on their novel due July 31st, and how the Brick created the necessary friction to break the addiction cycle by requiring a physical trip to a plastic puck to unlock apps.
A personal account of overcoming doomscrolling addiction by returning to comic books. The author describes how nightly hours spent on social media and news apps left them with restless, anxiety-ridden sleep before they replaced phone time with reading comics, resulting in improved sleep quality, better dreams, increased creativity, and a healthier outlook.
A feature article presenting seven mobile apps designed to help users break the habit of doomscrolling. The apps offer creative, educational, and cognitive benefits including daily drawing challenges, live radio from around the world, brain training games, vocabulary building, geography quizzes, word puzzles, and language learning. The article notes that 64% of Americans report doomscrolling behavior, which researchers warn can negatively impact mental health and attention span.
Noscroll, founded by former OpenSea CTO Nadav Hollander, is an AI bot that browses social media and news sites, then texts users important updates. Launched recently at $9.99/month with a 7-day free trial, it aims to eliminate doomscrolling while keeping users informed.
Scrolling further down the table, the Europa League and Europa Conference League spots are anyone's guess.
