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- 1Two thirds of women restrict online behaviour over digital violence●Digitale Gewalt im Netz: Mehrheit der Frauen schränkt Verhalten im Internet ein Aus Angst vor digitaler Gewalt verändern
A new survey in Germany finds that two thirds of women change how they behave online out of fear of digital violence, with young women especially affected. The majority reported restricting their internet use in some way. Commentators say the findings underline how widespread online harassment and abuse have become, and how their effects reach well beyond the screen into women's everyday participation in digital life.
- 2New book links digital screens to social disconnection▼New book examines how digital screens cause social disconnection
A newly published book argues that digital screens are driving growing social disconnection, examining how constant device use reshapes relationships, attention and everyday face-to-face interaction. The work adds to ongoing public debate about the psychological and social costs of screen time, joining a wider wave of recent writing on technology's effects on community and mental health.
- 3McDonald's weighs the future of in-store retail media▼Can McDonald’s crack the in-store retail media conundrum?
McDonald's is exploring how to build an in-store retail media business, turning its restaurants and digital screens into an advertising channel for brands. Industry analysts note the fast-food chain faces the same questions as other retailers: how to prove in-store ads drive sales, measure their effectiveness, and scale the offering without disrupting the customer experience.
- 4Schoolchildren without smartphones face higher bus fares in England▼Schoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares
Schoolchildren in England who do not own a smartphone are being charged higher bus fares, as discounted child ticketing schemes increasingly require a smartphone app for verification. Families who have deliberately avoided giving their children phones, often over screen-time or safety concerns, say the pricing structure effectively punishes that choice and pushes them towards buying devices they do not want. The story has sparked debate about digital-only access to everyday services and its impact on children.