Are phones designed to be addictive?

Smartphones are really hard to put down. The buzzing of push notifications, the nagging red bubbles on apps, and endless feeds create the perfect storm of distractions. They keep us constantly engaged with the device. And that's kind of the point. read more

Former Google design ethicist Tristan Harris who recently co-founded the Center for Humane Technology raises that question. He has become one of the most outspoken critics of how devices are intentionally made to hook users at the cost of their time and comfort. read more

Start of addiction. Further advancement made the phones smart and now it could respond to touches and can be used for various other activities and chores that required getting up from our comfy shelters. This led to people making their smartphones their companions. read more

Smartphone Addiction The Slot Machine in Your Pocket. Smartphone apps are addictive -- by design. They take advantage of human weaknesses to ensure your constant attention. But there is another way. read more