If you are addicted to using an AI companion, then you need to pay attention. Here is how AI companion usage can slowly turn ...

Are you reading this on your smartphone in between texting your group chat, scanning headlines, responding to your boss on Slack, doing Wordle, and checking the status of your Instagram post to ease ...

Twelve years—that's how much time the average American spends on their smartphone in a lifetime. It's the result of four hours and 37 minutes a day, every day, in screen time use. That's one full day ...

In our fast-paced world, a restful night’s sleep has become an elusive luxury for many individuals. The pervasive challenges of sleep disorders and disturbances drive a substantial number of people to ...

AI chatbots can grant almost any request—a celebrity in love with you, a research assistant, a book character sprung to life—instantly and with little effort. New research presented at the 2026 CHI ...

Are you feeling restless while trying to relax? Learn the science behind this and how you can improve from a doctor.

Are we addicted to our cellphones? Judging by the reaction to a nationwide service outage Feb. 22 by several providers, we might be. And at least one study by Harmony Healthcare IT — a health data ...

Empathy feels good in the moment, but it is not always the best thing in the long run. Sometimes, an authentic response is better for you and for the person you're trying to connect with. In today's ...

Have you ever wondered why you can't stop scrolling through TikTok, Instagram, or X? We dive deep into the psychology behind addictive social media algorithms. Learn how they're designed to keep you ...