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British office workers lose 40 minutes daily to eye strain

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Nearly half of British office workers suffer eye strain daily, losing 40 minutes of productivity due to screen-related discomfort and eye health issues.
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UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.
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Two-thirds of UK parents back social media time cap for children

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Two-thirds of UK parents back a government plan limiting children's daily social media use to two hours, reveals a new Uswitch Broadband survey.
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UK parents favour tech restrictions over grounding as discipline

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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UK parents now prefer restricting digital access over grounding, with 35% confiscating phones and 31% switching off WiFi to discipline their children.
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EE offers free contract to help UK families manage phone use

Sat, 16th Aug 2025
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EE launches a free P.H.O.N.E. Contract to help nearly four million UK families set smartphone rules and ease device-related arguments.
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UK kids bypass online controls, widening family digital divide

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Over half of UK parents say their children can bypass online controls, exposing a widening digital gap in managing screen time and internet safety at home.
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Young Britons spend most time on smartphones, survey reveals

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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A survey finds young Britons spend nearly five hours daily on smartphones, with many seeking to reduce screen time to improve wellbeing.
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Audra Security launches in UK with focus on homes & small firms

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Audra Security launches in the UK, offering easy-to-use internet security products for homes and small businesses without requiring IT expertise.
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New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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A survey by ExpressVPN reveals 86% of parents worry about children's screen time, while 46% of Gen Z are actively trying to cut down, despite facing FOMO challenges.
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UK adults online for 76% of waking hours, study finds

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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New research by Bionic reveals the average UK adult spends 76% of waking hours online, highlighting concerns of excessive screen time and health impacts.
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Phantom vibration syndrome rises with increased UK smartphone usage

Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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Phantom Vibration Syndrome surge experienced, correlating with a rise in UK smartphone usage, now averaging 4.14 hours daily.
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Samsung delivers standout Business Monitor solutions for today's workers

Thu, 13th Oct 2022
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hybrid & remote work
Samsung's extensive range of business monitors is the go-to solution for employees seeking reliable, efficient, and healthy workspace setups.