How one couple sparked a global movement for a smartphone-free childhood

For thousands of parents in 39 countries, including the U.S., the goal is simple: More time outdoors, and a childhood lived offline as much as possible.

• Dec 10

A couple's smartphone-free movement for kids

A U.K. couple started with a simple message, asking on Instagram if other parents could ban together to start a smartphone-free childhood. It's now grown to a global movement, with a chapter in 39 countries. Leigh Kiniry reports.

• Dec 10
• 03:02

Researchers warn about risks of "brain rot"

New research suggests there are real health risks from heavy use of popular social media apps like TikTok and Instagram. Dr. Nidhi Gupta, pediatric endocrinologist and CEO of the digital wellness nonprofit Phreedom Foundation, joins to discuss.

• Dec 5
• 03:13

Watch Valley | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Jon Wertheim travels to Switzerland's Vallée de Joux, known as "Watch Valley," where top brands have been refining the art of mechanical watchmaking for centuries. It's a curious time for luxury timepieces as the industry navigates the smartphone era and President Trump's tariffs. Sunday.

• Dec 5
• 00:33

India revokes order for phone makers to install security app amid uproar

India's government, amid an uproar over privacy, has revoked an order quietly issued to smartphone makers to pre-install a state-run security app.

• Dec 3

Kids with smartphones by age 12 at higher risk of health issues, study says

Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.

• Dec 1

Study: Health risks for kids using smartphones

A new study is strengthening the case to hold off on giving your child a smartphone at a younger age. Dr. Ran Barzilay, the study's lead author and child psychiatrist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, breaks down the findings.

• Dec 1
• 02:15

The dangers of giving kids smartphones early

Clinical psychologist Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, author of "The Crucial Years," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain the dangers of giving kids smartphones too early and share advice for parents.

• Aug 21
• 04:02

Killer App

Two promising college students stand trial after a teenager is lured to her death with a smartphone app. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant updates the case.

• Aug 31, 2019
• 44:06

Black Friday breaks record in online shopping

Black Friday is in the record books. The busy shopping day saw $7.4 billion in online sales. That's the second largest online sales day ever. Black Friday was also the biggest day ever for mobile shopping: $2.9 billion in sales came from smartphones alone. Meantime, brick-and-mortar stores saw a sharp decline. Shopper visits decreased by 3% when compared to the same days last year.

• Nov 30, 2019
• 00:26

Are social media companies spying on us?

Social media companies are facing increased scrutiny for allegedly spying on our conversations via smartphone and targeting ads based on what we say. According to Pew Research, 81% of Americans own a smartphone. Cindy Pom reports.

• Oct 19, 2019
• 02:01

When videos go viral

With every smartphone carrier a potential cameraman, videos of life's unpredictable moments can easily go viral, with viewers numbering in the millions. And with that many viewers, there is money to be made. Barry Petersen talks with the founders of Jukin Media, which helps turn viral videos like Chewbacca Mom or Pizza Rat into big bucks. (Originally broadcast April 9, 2017.)

• Aug 6, 2017
• 04:31

A dating app you love to hate

Hater is a dating app like no other: instead of matching you up with people that love the same things you do, it creates profiles based on what you hate. Founder Brendan Alper thinks mutual dis-likes are a better sign of compatibility than mutual likes, and there are studies that seem to back him up. Susan Spencer tests it out. (Originally broadcast April 9, 2017.)

• Aug 6, 2017
• 02:31

David Pogue on your evolving smartphone

What's the difference between an iPhone and a Galaxy? A lot less today, as Apple and Samsung keep taking inspiration from the other when they release new versions of their smartphones. David Pogue of Yahoo Finance looks into changes in the cellular landscape.

• Sep 17, 2017
• 02:18

Campaigns tracking cellphones

Political groups are now using the phones in the pockets of Americans to track their past locations. Patience Haggin, who covers digital advertising for the Wall Street Journal, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the new phenomenon.

• Oct 17, 2019
• 05:03

Sneak peek: Killer App

Two promising college students stand trial after a teenager is lured to her death with a smartphone app. "48 Hours"' Peter Van Sant updates the case Saturday, August 31 at 9/8c on CBS.

• Aug 28, 2019
• 03:44

U.S. exempts smartphones, computers from global Trump tariffs

The exemptions, published late Friday in a notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office, cover various electronic goods, including smartphones.

• Apr 12

Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say

Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.

• Mar 19

How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains

Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.

• Mar 19
• 03:24

Apple unveils iPhone 16e — a lower-cost addition to iPhone 16 lineup

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e, a lower-cost version of the iPhone 16. The new phone includes AI features.

• Feb 20

Apple unveils new, lower-cost iPhone 16e

Apple has revealed its new budget-friendly smartphone, the iPhone 16e, starting at $599 and touting new AI features and a stronger battery. Bridget Carey, editor-at-large for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new phone.

• Feb 20
• 03:03

Students on "phone-free February"

A school in Minnesota is encouraging its students to ditch their phones during "phone-free February." CBS News Minnesota's Kirsten Mitchell has the details and reaction.

• Feb 19
• 02:02

Classroom phone bans gain traction

Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest school district, has banned smartphones and smartwatches during school hours, with limited exceptions. With 24 states considering similar policies, the debate over phones in schools is heating up. Dr. Stuart Ablon, a child and adolescent psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Harvard Medical School associate professor, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss.

• Feb 19
• 06:11

New York proposes ban for phones in school

New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.

• Jan 22
• 02:18

4 teens swap smartphones for flip phones

Smartphones are now ubiquitous, even among teenagers, But CBS News asked four eighth graders in New Jersey to trade theirs in for flip phones for one week. Meg Oliver shares how the change affected their day-to-day lives.

• Jan 21
• 03:58

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