Category: Technology

Consumers see much greater risk than reward in online ads

From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign press release: Personalized ads now follow us around the web, their content drawn from tracking our online activity. The ad industry has suggested we’re… Read more »

Customized, frequent emails show promise in aiding tobacco cessation

From the American Cancer Society press release: Smokers who received frequent, tailored emails with quitting tips, motivational messages, and social support had cessation rates rivaling that of the most effective… Read more »

Study suggests economic status and reactions to issues may be inferred from position in social networks

From the City College of New York press release: New big-data analytics by a City College of New York-led team suggests that both an individual’s economic status and how they… Read more »

How Pokémon GO can help students build stronger communication skills

From the Iowa State University press release: Technology continues to change the way students learn and engage with their peers, parents and community. That is why Emily Howell, an assistant professor… Read more »

How technology use affects at-risk adolescents

From the Duke University press release: More use of technology is linked to later increases in attention, behavior and self-regulation problems for adolescents already at risk for mental health issues,… Read more »

Handheld screen time linked with speech delays in young children

From the American Academy of Pediatrics press release: As the number of smart phones, tablets, electronic games and other handheld screens in U.S. homes continues to grow, some children begin… Read more »