Digital Detox Diaries: What I’ve Learned From 11 Months Without TikTok

TikTok launches 2nd edition of “Family Academy” in Egypt

In line with its commitment to cultivating a safe and responsible digital environment, TikTok launched the second edition of its “Family Academy” initiative in collaboration with Welmnt, a leading mental health and family well-being organization. Hosted at the International School of Choueifat (ISC) in 6th of October City, the event aims to boost digital safety awareness among families and teens and actively combat cyberbullying by promoting a m…

Digital Detox Diaries: What I’ve Learned From 11 Months Without TikTok

From the moment that Musical.ly became TikTok back in 2018, I was hooked. No other app provided me with as much entertaining and captivating content. It seemed like it always knew what videos to show me to keep me scrolling on the app for hours. Granted, TikTok was the greatest information source when it came to niche topics. I would often turn to TikTok rather than Google for any question I had regarding fashion, travel and more. I even had a n…

Short-Form Videos, Long-Term Damage: TikTok and Instagram Linked to Cognitive Decline

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. Social media is no longer just a platform for sharing content—it’s changing the way our brains function. A recent study by the American Psychological Association (APA) has revealed that heavy consumption of short-form videos (SFVs) on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels may contribute to what researchers are calling “brain rot”. Researchers use “brain rot” to describe cognitive de…