Tag: phones
Phones and social media harm our relationships
Social media and the internet have become major aspects of both our personal and professional lives. Roughly 31 percent of U.S. adults claim they are almost always online, according to a 2021 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. This number jumps to 44 percent for those in the 18-49 age demographic. Spending time online […]
Expensive phones lose their popularity
Cellphones are used for little and big tasks, from sending a simple text to holding all of someone’s valuable information. Technology today can impact a person’s entire life. With mobile phone prices on the rise, people are starting to re-think whether a new smartphone is truly worth spending more than $1,000. A lot goes into […]
Phones devalue experience
Art museums, city landmarks and uncommon businesses, such as bike stores that specialize in their coffee brewing, all have one thing in congruence: The people observing them are glued to their phones. In the 21st century, hyper-connectivity to social media is generally accepted among a crowd that has no proof of its actions unless shared […]
Fast fingers: CBU texting champion
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’m going to be in a texting competition?” For Reese Gonzales, senior mathematics major, this idea arose three years ago and has transpired into an annual pursuit. Since 2010, Gonzales has participated in the annual texting competitions put on by LG Corp., and consecutively the prize money he has […]
r u dependent?
Pro by Sharayah Le Leux Technology overall is a great addition to our every day life. While some use it out of convenience, others may use it out of necessity. Although, technology has been created to aid in discoveries as well as learning, its use can sometimes get out of hand. Internet – the Internet […]