Smartphone Addiction: Worried about your phone or Internet use?

What is smartphone addiction? While a smartphone, tablet, or computer can be a hugely productive tool, compulsive use of these devices can interfere with work, school, and relationships. When you spend more time on social media or playing games than you do interacting with real people, or you can’t stop yourself from repeatedly checking texts,Continue reading “Smartphone Addiction: Worried about your phone or Internet use?”

Opportunities: Digital Skills for all Europeans

The Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) shows that four out of ten adults in the EU lack basic digital skills. More than 70% of business report the lack of staff with adequate digital skills as an obstacle to investment. Europe also faces a shortage of digital experts who can develop cutting-edge technologies for theContinue reading “Opportunities: Digital Skills for all Europeans”

Virtual museums may improve mental health of aging adults

By combining technology with interactive art activities, older people at home can have museums come to them — and this can support their physical, mental and social well-being, a new study reports. “This participatory art-based activity could become a model that could be offered in museums and arts institutions worldwide to promote active and healthyContinue reading “Virtual museums may improve mental health of aging adults”