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Overwatch 2 no longer getting co-op PvE hero mode
Overwatch 2 no longer getting co-op PvE hero mode
Blizzard has detailed in depth why it is no longer bringing the anticipated mode to the title.
2023-05-17 20:27
Ericsson and Huawei renew patent cross-licensing deal
Ericsson and Huawei renew patent cross-licensing deal
STOCKHOLM Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson said on Friday it and Chinese peer Huawei had renewed a multi-year
2023-08-25 14:25
Cutting social media use to 30 minutes per day found to significantly reduce anxiety and loneliness
Cutting social media use to 30 minutes per day found to significantly reduce anxiety and loneliness
Scientists have found that students who cut social media use to 30 minutes per day can see significant reduction in anxiety, depression, and loneliness, an advance that can lead to better mental health interventions. A growing body of research in recent years has shown that an increase in social media use among young people is linked to their declining mental health. Researchers at Iowa State University assessed this link further in a two-week experiment with 230 college students. Half of the participants were asked to limit their social media usage to 30 minutes a day, and received automated, daily reminders. The study, published in the journal Technology, Mind, and Behavior, found that this group of participants scored significantly lower for anxiety, depression, loneliness and fear of missing out at the end of the experiment compared to the control group. These participants also appeared to have a brighter outlook on life, scoring higher for “positive affect,” which the researchers describe as “the tendency to experience positive emotions described with words such as ‘excited’ and ‘proud.’” “It surprised me to find that participants’ well-being did not only improve in one dimension but in all of them. I was excited to learn that such a simple intervention of sending a daily reminder can motivate people to change their behavior and improve their social media habits,” study co-author Ella Faulhaber said. The psychological benefits from cutting back on social media was found to extend even to participants who sometimes exceeded the 30-minute time limit. Scientists suggest it is not about being perfect, but putting in the effort that makes the difference. While previous research has assessed the effects of limiting or abstaining from social media, many of the interventions recommended in these studies require heavy supervision and deleting apps or using special applications to block or limit social media use. “When a perceived freedom is taken away, we start resisting,” says Douglas A. Gentile, another author of the study, who adds that eliminating social media completely may take away some of its benefits like connecting with friends and family. For those looking to cut back on social media use, scientists recommend setting a timer to see how much time one spends on social media. “Recognize that it’s not easy to stick to a time limit. Social media apps are designed to keep you engaged,” researchers said in a statement. However, they urge people not to give up as limiting social media use over time has real benefits for daily life. “We live in an age of anxiety. Lots of indicators show that anxiety, depression, loneliness are all getting worse, and that can make us feel helpless. But there are things we can do to manage our mental health and well-being,” Dr Gentile said. Read More TikTok allowed millions of people to see Canadian ‘helicopter’ wildfire conspiracies Reddit hit by outage as fight over its future escalates Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp all stop working Is your WhatsApp group making you anxious? Don’t worry – you’re not alone From a post-truth world to a post-trust world Why suicides among young women are rising at the fastest rate ever
2023-06-19 14:17
EU Green Goals Set to Cost Romania $356 Billion 
EU Green Goals Set to Cost Romania $356 Billion 
Romania needs to spend a massive $356 billion by 2050 to meet the European Union’s carbon-neutral targets, a
2023-10-24 18:19
The best VPNs for torrenting
The best VPNs for torrenting
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for
2023-08-03 18:52
Popular Carbon Credits Fail to Offset Emissions, Probe Shows
Popular Carbon Credits Fail to Offset Emissions, Probe Shows
A popular category of carbon offsets held by a number of major publicly traded companies is significantly more
2023-09-15 07:47
Apple is expected to unveil sleek headset aimed at thrusting the masses into alternate realities
Apple is expected to unveil sleek headset aimed at thrusting the masses into alternate realities
Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world
2023-06-04 18:29
Sidus Space Acquires Edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company, Exo-Space
Sidus Space Acquires Edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company, Exo-Space
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2023-08-22 20:56
TikTok planning to fuel e-commerce business in Southeast Asia with billions in investments
TikTok planning to fuel e-commerce business in Southeast Asia with billions in investments
TikTok is planning to pour “billions of dollars” in Southeast Asia over the next few years, aiming to drive growth in one of its biggest markets amid heightened scrutiny in the U.S. The company’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, made the announcement Thursday during a speech at a TikTok forum in the Indonesian capital Jakarta
2023-06-15 23:47
Australia Insurance Head Sounds Alert on Spiraling Climate Costs
Australia Insurance Head Sounds Alert on Spiraling Climate Costs
Increasing numbers of Australians are abandoning their insurance policies as premiums surge in response to climate-linked natural disasters,
2023-11-23 14:24
Adept: 5 unknown facts about xQc's ex-girlfriend claiming to have been married to streamer for 3 years
Adept: 5 unknown facts about xQc's ex-girlfriend claiming to have been married to streamer for 3 years
xQc had previously announced in September 2022 that he and Adept had broken up
2023-06-03 17:23
Fan-Cooled Beds and Baby Carriers Are Gadgets to Beat Heat
Fan-Cooled Beds and Baby Carriers Are Gadgets to Beat Heat
As extreme heat blankets the globe from Phoenix to Athens, entrepreneurs are responding with an array of personal
2023-07-31 09:27