Some three quarters of students report that smartphones have detrimental effects on their ability to complete academic work.

The hum of a smartphone is the soundtrack of modern life. Texts ping. Notifications buzz. For many, hours we vanish into the digital ether each day. But what if we pressed pause on that constant ...

New research reveals a surprisingly simple way to improve mental health and focus: turn off your phone’s internet.

In her new book “Second Life,” journalist and culture critic Amanda Hess scrutinizes period-tracking apps, targeted ads, and ...