We've all been there: you open a small, insignificant Short on YouTube and suddenly you have lost an hour scrolling through videos on topics you probably don't even want to see. To curb this behavior, ...

It’s common for people to open a short video, thinking they’ll just watch the one — then realize they’re still on the app an hour later. YouTube is adding a new timer feature to help users manage this ...

Steven Lockey's position is funded by the Chair in Trust research partnership between the University of Melbourne and KPMG Australia. Nicole Gillespie receives funding from the Australian Research ...

YouTube has rolled out a new ‘Shorts Timer’ feature that allows users to manage how long they spend watching short videos on the app. The new feature lets viewers set daily time limits for watching ...

A UK safety alert warns parents to immediately stop using 'baby self-feeding products' like hands-free bottle holders and propped feeders. These devices pose serious risks of choking and fatal ...

Now, you’re in control. If you decide you’ve had enough swiping for one day, you can jump into Settings and choose how much time you want to spend on Shorts. Hit your limit and you’ll see a pop-up ...

Microplastics have invaded your kitchen, and plastic utensils are to blame. While plastic utensils are often more affordable than the alternatives, they could also be leaking microplastics into your ...

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Putrajaya has been urged to intervene and stop the MCMC from using public funds to file defamation suits against its critics, following the Shah Alam High Court’s ruling against Australian blogger ...

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