Food delivery apps aren't just for college students or busy workers anymore. In China, more companies are pushing these services as a way to help older people who need meals brought to their door. But do seniors actually want this kind of help? Research says maybe not as much as we think. Many older
Many people with long‑term pain, like fibromyalgia, struggle to start or keep using digital health tools. Studies show that up to fifty percent of patients either never download the app their doctor recommends or stop using it early. Because these apps can help track symptoms and improve treatment,
"Older people often judge their overall well‑being by how happy they feel. Researchers have long known that a positive mood can boost health and satisfaction, but the role of the digital world in this mix is still a mystery. In recent work, scientists set out to uncover whether the growth of digital
Blossom Health has secured a fresh $20 million to grow its AI “copilot” that assists psychiatrists. The investment came from Headline and partners such as Village Global, TA Ventures, Operator Partners, and Correlation Ventures. The deal also brought Headline co‑founder Mathias Schilling onto the co
In many countryside homes, a child’s first screen is often a TV or a phone that shows cartoons and games. Researchers followed 969 pairs of parents and kids in rural China to see how families manage this digital world. They found that the variety of gadgets is very limited; most households own only
A new global meeting kicked off to help kids learn about technology safely and well. More than forty‑five world leaders, from France to Kenya, gathered to talk about how artificial intelligence and digital skills affect children today. The host, a former first lady, said the meeting was histor
Walmart is phasing out paper tags that have been a staple on aisles for years. The retail giant plans to roll out electronic labels across U. S. stores within the next twelve months. At present, about 2, 300 Walmart locations already use these digital shelves. Each store carries over 120, 000 items
A new study that looked at 153 pieces of research shows that spending time on social media can raise the chances of kids feeling sad, acting out, or even harming themselves. The researchers found that teens between 12 and 15 are especially at risk, while younger children show weaker links. The resea
Financial leaders around the world are saying that offering digital money solutions is no longer optional. In a recent survey of more than 1, 000 firms—including banks, asset managers, fintechs and corporates—72 percent agreed that businesses must provide digital asset services to stay competitive.
Research explores why teens join online sports activities by using a popular technology model called UTAUT2. The study also adds ideas from another theory that looks at what tools and features a technology offers. The main idea is to find out which five factors push teens toward active participatio
