People are using smartphones now more than ever — but are these tools hurting us more than helping us? According to the Pew Research Center, 91% of Americans own a smartphone. While they offer ...

Provost's Distinuished Professor of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice and Communication, Clemson University What is the first thing you do in the morning after you awaken? Many people ...

Older adults can make smartphones easier to read and use by increasing font size, enabling high-contrast text, or using screen magnifiers. Features like Assistive Touch, reading mode, voice assistants ...

If you order up coffee on a mobile app while scrolling your social feeds, or can't stop watching videos and reading news articles on your phone at bedtime, listen up! Researchers studied what happened ...

G iving your child their first smartphone feels like a milestone, but it can quickly become overwhelming. Between choosing ...

Your phone is home to a lot of private information that you probably want to keep to yourself. While your phone's lock screen is your first line of defense against unwanted snooping, it's not ...

Smartphone batteries drain fast due to poor charging habits, background apps, and high screen usage. To make your battery ...

An estimated 3,240 deaths will be attributed to distracted driving in 2025, according to the United States Department of Transportation. The most common form of distraction? Cellphone use—despite the ...

Distracted driving contributes to about 9% of fatal crashes, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. But researchers believe that number is higher. Despite texting ...

LONDON — People in parts of the U.S. may be able to see Northern lights Monday night — or at least use a smartphone’s camera to reveal hints of the aurora not visible to the naked eye. Space weather ...