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The #maketechhuman Podcast: Kids and Technology

In this episode of the #maketechhuman podcast, host Matt Mira chats kids and tech with Molly Thornberg, founder of Digital Mom Blog (not to mention four kids); and Jeff Cole, director & CEO of the Center for the Digital Future at the University of Southern California, which has been studying Internet users around the world…

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Smartphone users are waiting longer before upgrading — here's why

Smartphone owners in the U.S. waited an average of 24.7 months before upgrading their devices, according to data from Kantar Worldpanel.

Reasons for people retaining their smartphones longer - 

1. Similiar features and experiences across all devices

2. Increase in price of phones  - 52% increase in Apple, Huawei and Samsung

3. Purchase of phones with longer mobile data plans

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New Study Suggests People Are Keeping Their Phones Longer Because There’s Not Much Reason to Upgrade

The average trade-in age for iPhones keeps going up.

Average age now at 2.92 years for iPhone

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SUPER IMPORTANT AND INFO MATIVE ARTICLE

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NASA Scientists Create Biodegradable Fungus Drone

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s a… fungus drone? Yep, scientists have created a “biological drone” made mostly out of biod

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Teehee designs adjustable furniture that grows up as children do

The trend for designer children's furniture continues with this collection of customisable units designed by Dutch brand Teehee.

Inspiration - flatpack furniture that grows as kid grows

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How Do Smartphones Affect Childhood Psychology?

Have you noticed what seems like an epidemic of people who are glued to their smartphone's soft glow? Unfortunately, you are not alone. Over 1.8 billion people own smartphones and use their devic

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When kids get first cell phone around the world

At what age are children across cultures given their own cell phones, and how many are carrying mobile devices? Here's what international studies have found.

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Average age of phone ownership - 10.3 years

Average age of starting social media accounts - 12 years

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We asked teenagers what adults are missing about technology. This was the best response.

Social media allows young people to explore how they express themselves, says Taylor Fang of Logan, Utah, the winner of our youth essay contest.

But if adults are worried about social media, they should start by including teenagers in conversations about technology. They should listen to teenagers’ ideas and visions for positive changes in the digital space. They should point to alternative ways for teenagers to express their voices.

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Spot toy by New Deal Design encourages kids to be "in-the-moment"

Gadi Amit's studio New Deal Design has invented an artificial intelligence-equipped toy to fight the "distraction economy" by nurturing children's attention spans.

Interesting device, but has some limitations. Presence of outdoor spaces, flora and fauna. and why a story later? Also who keeps track of whereabouts of the child

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The washing machine

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Brainstorming degree project ideas