How parents are finding community support in delaying smartphones
As parents grapple with their children's technology use, new guidance goes beyond individual behavior to approach the digital ecosystem.
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Parents find support in delaying kids' digital use
As parents grapple with their children's technology use, new guidance goes beyond individual behavior to approach the digital ecosystem. Meg Oliver has details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The dangers of giving kids smartphones early
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Killer App
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Black Friday breaks record in online shopping
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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.
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.)
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.)
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.
Campaigns tracking cellphones
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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President Trump warned Iran that it would be "hit very hard," after calling for the country's "unconditional surrender."
Trump says he believes bombing of Iranian girls' school was "done by Iran"
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Trump salutes as 6 soldiers killed in Iran are transferred back to the U.S.
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At least 6 dead after tornado rips through Michigan and storms hit central U.S.
Severe storms were sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warned tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.
Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers displayed at the Capitol after delay
Workers installed a plaque honoring police officers in the early morning hours, three years after it was required by law to be erected.
Judge voids Kari Lake's actions as acting CEO of U.S. media agency
A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake did not have legal authority to take the actions she's done to largely dismantle the Voice of America.
Suspicious devices ignited during protests near Mamdani's residence, NYPD says
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No injuries after explosion reported near U.S. Embassy in Norway, local police say
Norwegian police reported on Sunday an explosion near the U.S. Embassy in the capital Oslo, but said there were no casualties.
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Judge voids Kari Lake's actions as acting CEO of U.S. media agency
A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake did not have legal authority to take the actions she's done to largely dismantle the Voice of America.
Sketch of woman found in a swamp reveals twisted case of death and deception
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No injuries after explosion reported near U.S. Embassy in Norway, local police say
Norwegian police reported on Sunday an explosion near the U.S. Embassy in the capital Oslo, but said there were no casualties.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Trump salutes as 6 soldiers killed in Iran are transferred back to the U.S.
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These 10 jobs are most exposed to AI, Anthropic finds
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Stocks sink as oil prices sizzle and U.S. hiring fizzles
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Judge voids Kari Lake's actions as acting CEO of U.S. media agency
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Trump says he believes bombing of Iranian girls' school was "done by Iran"
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Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
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No injuries after explosion reported near U.S. Embassy in Norway, local police say
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Trump says he believes bombing of Iranian girls' school was "done by Iran"
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Trump salutes as 6 soldiers killed in Iran are transferred back to the U.S.
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American Oksana Masters wins 20th Paralympic medal
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Anthropic CEO apologizes for leaked memo
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
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Sketch of woman found in a swamp reveals twisted case of death and deception
Mindi Kassotis' friends and family were told the wife of a decorated former Navy JAG officer had died unexpectedly in a hospital. Imagine their surprise months later when the remains of a woman, found dismembered in a swamp near Savannah, Georgia were identified as Mindi's.
Bombing at nightclub in Peru injures 33, including minors, authorities say
At least five people are in serious condition, an official said. Three minors - a 16-year-old and two 17-year-olds - are among the wounded.
U.K. killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Ian Huntley, 52, had been on life support after being hit repeatedly over the head with a metal bar in a U.K. prison on Feb. 26.
Latest on Utah triple murder suspect
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Austin gunman assaulted woman at Tesla facility in December, lawsuit alleges
The gunman who carried out the mass shooting last weekend in Austin, Texas, assaulted a woman three months earlier at a Tesla facility, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Texas.
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NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
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