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- 1Two thirds of women restrict online behaviour over digital violence●Digitale Gewalt im Netz: Mehrheit der Frauen schränkt Verhalten im Internet ein Aus Angst vor digitaler Gewalt verändern
A new survey in Germany finds that two thirds of women change how they behave online out of fear of digital violence, with young women especially affected. The majority reported restricting their internet use in some way. Commentators say the findings underline how widespread online harassment and abuse have become, and how their effects reach well beyond the screen into women's everyday participation in digital life.
- 2Large Global Study Reveals Screen Time's Impact on Children's Wellbeing▼Large global study reveals impact of screen time on children’s wellbeing
A large global study has examined how screen time affects children's wellbeing, according to reporting carried by Yahoo News New Zealand. The findings address an ongoing debate among parents, educators and health researchers over how digital device use shapes children's mental and physical health. Details of the study's size, methodology and conclusions were not included in the available report.
- 3New book links digital screens to social disconnection▼New book examines how digital screens cause social disconnection
A newly published book argues that digital screens are driving growing social disconnection, examining how constant device use reshapes relationships, attention and everyday face-to-face interaction. The work adds to ongoing public debate about the psychological and social costs of screen time, joining a wider wave of recent writing on technology's effects on community and mental health.
- 4The Case for a Techlash Against Digital Life●Can We Survive the Digital Age Without Going Analogue? A Case for Techlash
A commentary argues that people may need to step back from digital technology, making the case for a 'techlash' — a backlash against the dominance of digital tools in everyday life. The piece questions whether it is possible to survive the digital age without reverting to analogue habits, reflecting a growing debate about screen dependence, privacy and the effects of constant connectivity on wellbeing.
- 5McDonald's weighs the future of in-store retail media▼Can McDonald’s crack the in-store retail media conundrum?
McDonald's is exploring how to build an in-store retail media business, turning its restaurants and digital screens into an advertising channel for brands. Industry analysts note the fast-food chain faces the same questions as other retailers: how to prove in-store ads drive sales, measure their effectiveness, and scale the offering without disrupting the customer experience.
- 6Schoolchildren without smartphones face higher bus fares in England▼Schoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares
Schoolchildren in England who do not own a smartphone are being charged higher bus fares, according to a Guardian report. Discounted child fares on some services appear tied to digital ticketing via smartphone apps, leaving pupils without devices — often because of parental limits on screen time — to pay more. Commenters are debating whether this amounts to an unfair penalty on families who deliberately keep children off phones.
- 7Screens alone won't make in-store retail media work●Why screens alone don’t create a successful in-store retail media network
Industry commentary argues that installing digital screens in stores is not enough to build a successful in-store retail media network. The piece suggests retailers need a broader strategy beyond hardware, likely covering content, data, measurement and advertiser demand. The discussion matters to retailers and brands betting on in-store media as a fast-growing advertising channel.
- 8Park Hill parents push for less classroom technology●Up North Dispatch: New Park Hill parent group advocates for less tech in classrooms
A newly formed parent group in the Park Hill school district is advocating for reduced use of technology in classrooms. The effort, reported by the Kansas City Star, adds to a wider national debate among parents and educators over how much screen time and digital learning belongs in schools.
- 9Art Zoo Museum adopts screen-free audio guides via Guide-ID●Guide-ID helps Art Zoo Museum evoke deeper connections with screen-free audio
Art Zoo Museum is working with Guide-ID to offer visitors screen-free audio interpretation, aiming to encourage deeper, more direct engagement with its exhibits. The audio guide system lets audiences listen to stories about the artworks and installations without looking at a device, keeping attention on the displays themselves. The collaboration is being highlighted as part of a broader trend of museums rethinking digital tools in gallery spaces.