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Désormais, il est possible d'écouter de la musique, de jouer au poker et de regarder la télévision sur les téléphones portables. Plus de 2 000 entreprises travaillent sur des contenus à diffuser sur mobile. Avec plus de 1,5 milliard de téléphones portables dans le monde, le divertissement mobile est devenu une grosse affaire

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Désormais, il est possible d'écouter de la musique, de jouer au poker et de regarder la télévision sur les téléphones portables. Plus de 2 000 entreprises travaillent sur des contenus à diffuser sur mobile. Avec plus de 1,5 milliard de téléphones portables dans le monde, le divertissement mobile est devenu une grosse affaire

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RENEE MONTAGNE, host:

And who needs to talk on cell phones these days when there is so much content? More than 2,000 companies are working on content to distribute on mobile phones. Already you can play 3D video games, compete in an online poker tournament or download songs as ring tones even before the songs are released on CD. With more than one and a half billion cell phones worldwide, mobile entertainment has become big business. NPR's Wendy Kaufman reports.

WENDY KAUFMAN reporting:

Mobisodes, mobile phone-sized TV episodes, are now arriving at a cell phone near you. 20th Century Fox is betting that we'll download "24: Conspiracy," the world's first made-for-cell-phone TV show. Fox has created 24-minute-long mobisodes.

(Soundbite from "24: Conspiracy")

Unidentified Actor: Frick and three others were on a DOD profile list. Two of those three are now dead.

KAUFMAN: Producers and distributors of miniaturized products like mobisodes are looking to people like college sophomore Cejih Yung for both ideas and revenue.

Mr. CEJIH YUNG: My favorite thing on my phone is this little Web browser thing right here. You can log on, and, like, this little shopping cart icon, I can go and shop for ring tones, video games, different songs, different genres, stuff like that, different rock bands.

KAUFMAN: The University of Washington student says it's games he likes best, Super Mario Brothers and Tetris among them.

Mr. YUNG: This would be, I guess, like the theme song for one of my other ones.

(Soundbite of song)

Mr. YUNG: Right now I should probably be reading, but, you know, I really want to go play my games. It's something handy that you didn't have. I mean, if you didn't have a cell phone, you'd probably--you know, like the next best thing if you're waiting at, like, the dentist office or something, you'd read a magazine, but you have your cell phone, play a games or two. I mean, it makes the time go by a lot quicker.

KAUFMAN: Wonder the campus of the University of Washington and you'll hear a cacophony of cell phones. Many of the ring tones have been downloaded for a fee from the Web.

(Soundbite of ring tone)

KAUFMAN: The Killers is one of Daisy Rae Abidwabo's(ph) favorite bands.

Ms. DAISY RAE ABIDWABO: You want to personalize everything you own to who you are. And I love music, and it makes me dance and it's great. It's--I know it's my cell phone, I don't have to worry about, like, the random, dah, dah, dah, dah, dah, like Nokia one. And so it's good. I love it.

KAUFMAN: Nearly three billion cell phones are expected to be in use by the end of the decade. But for the wireless carriers to make substantial money, they need to sell more than just basic phone service and text messaging. As analyst Alex Slawsby of the market research firm IDC explains, they need content, a steady stream of things people will buy from them.

Mr. ALEX SLAWSBY (IDC): When you have three billion mobile phone users at some points, the revenue opportunity is staggering. And that's why mobile phone venders, wireless operators, content providers are all jockeying for position to be best positioned as that market continues to expand and open up.

KAUFMAN: Today content providers have worldwide revenues of about $7 billion. Industry analysts and market researchers predict that figure will grow to tens of billions over the next several years. Dan Kranzler is the CEO of Mforma. The company is one of the leading publishers and distributors of entertainment content to mobile phone companies.

Mr. DAN KRANZLER (CEO, Mforma): If you really think about it, there's only been four clear, new media in the world. You had radio, television, movie and the Internet. We now have the ability to create the fifth media.

KAUFMAN: Kranzler is referring to mass entertainment on a mobile phone screen. He, like others in the business, says young people are driving the market. Kranzler himself takes many cues from his own daughter. While his 25-year-old daughter sees the cell phone as a phone, his 18-year-old daughter views her mobile phone as her primary media connection.

Mr. KRANZLER: She looks at media as a snack as opposed to a full meal, meaning we would be involved in news and we would sit down and we would watch Walter Cronkite when we want to get a full idea of what's really going on in the world; my daughter wants to snack on news. She wants to get little tidbits about what's happening today, what happened yesterday, what's happening in culture, what's happening in music. And she likes those in very small bits and bites.

KAUFMAN: A size that's perfect for mobile media. Right now many eyes are on Japan, South Korea, even Europe, where people use this new media far more than in the US. The prospects for significant growth here are enormous, but there are challenges for the industry; among them, federal liability and coverage for cell phones and getting individuals over 30 to use their cell phones in a new way. And, of course, there's the very notion that a TV series comes in 60-second episodes.

Mr. YUNG: I don't know if I would ever, like, get so bored that I need to use that.

KAUFMAN: Again, college sophomore Cejih Yung.

Mr. YUNG: But, I mean, it could work. Sure. You know, why not? They have cars with DVD players in them, and they don't really need them there, but why not have cell phones with TV episodes? Just one small step.

KAUFMAN: That's one small step as people take their cell phone away from their ear and put it front of their face. Wendy Kaufman, NPR News, Seattle.

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Home-entertainment units just got smaller. Now, it's possible to listen to music, play poker and watch TV on cell phones. More than 2,000 companies are working on content to distribute on mobile phones. With more than 1.5 billion cell phones worldwide, mobile entertainment has become big business.

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quand un téléphone portable commence-t-il à s'interposer ?

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quand un téléphone portable commence-t-il à s'interposer ?

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La dépendance au téléphone est l'utilisation obsessionnelle d'un smartphone. La dépendance comportementale est souvent qualifiée de «nomophobie» ou de peur de se retrouver sans appareil mobile. Il y a plus de 3,8 milliards d'utilisateurs de smartphones dans le monde.

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La dépendance au téléphone est l'utilisation obsessionnelle d'un smartphone. La dépendance comportementale est souvent qualifiée de «nomophobie» ou de peur de se retrouver sans appareil mobile. Il y a plus de 3,8 milliards d'utilisateurs de smartphones dans le monde.

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Phone addiction is the obsessive use of a smartphone. The behavioral addiction is often dubbed as "nomophobia," or the fear of being without a mobile device. There are over 3.8 billion smartphone users in the world. Research published by Virgin Mobile discovered that those billions of smartphone users receive 427% more messages and notifications than they did a decade ago. They also send 278% more texts. The rise in phone use seems like a natural necessity for modern life, however, it can also cause concern and negative consequences. The heavy use of these devices has consumers questioning their cellular habits. According to Google Trends, since 2004 searches for "cell phone addiction" have been rising.

Designed To Be Addictive

Access to a smartphone can make life easier by making information accessible. Still, the convenience comes at a price. The devices are carefully designed to be hard to put down. Through its colors, sounds, and vibrations, the technology purposely keeps its users engaged. According to former Google design ethicist Tristan Harris, features like "pull to refresh" were inspired by slot machines and other casino games. Designers and engineers meticulously develop every aspect of the device to create fanatical users.

Common Questions About Rehab

Negative Effects Of Phone Addiction

Chronic phone use is a recently developed form of addiction. The American Psychiatric Association does not officially recognize the condition. Still, it is acknowledged as a behavioral addiction by many medical professionals and researchers worldwide. According to several studies, over time, the devoted use of smartphones can alter and negatively impact an individual much like gambling.

Phone addiction may lead to:

Chronic phone use can also cause other physical dysfunctions, like GABA (a neurotransmitter in the brain) dysfunction and a loss of grey matter in the brain, which are highly correlated to substance use disorders.

GABA Dysfunction

Chronic phone overuse is proven to change reward circuits in the brain chemically. One of the primary affected neurotransmitters is gabapentin (GABA). GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that produces a calming or euphoric effect. It can even control fear and anxiety. The inhibitor plays a significant role in addiction by rewarding substance use and reinforcing addictive behaviors.

Research shows that chronic phone use can increase or decrease GABA production. Disturbances to the GABA system are proven to be a warning sign of addiction. In a study by the Radiological Society of North America, heavy phone use was linked to an upsetting ratio of GABA to other neurotransmitters. When the teen test subjects received cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the disorder, their brain chemistry reverted to a non-addicted ratio.

Decrease In Grey Matter

Grey matter in the brain is connected to the part of the central nervous system responsible for enabling individuals to control movement, memory, and emotions. A recent study scanned participants' brains with a phone addiction and discovered a change in their brain's grey matter. According to the researchers, the physical shape and size of their brains resembled that of drug users. Grey matter volume among people addicted to their phones diminished in critical areas, a condition similarly observed in people with a substance use disorder.

It is important to note that there has also been a rise in depression and suicide among in recent years correlated to phone addiction. Adolescent girls are particularly susceptible to the risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 2010-2015, the rate rose by 65%. At the same time, the rate of severe depression among girls increased by 58%. Many researchers believe the rise in suicides is a direct reflection of the negative effects of phone addiction.

Signs And Symptoms Of Phone Addiction

There is a fine line between healthy and compulsive mobile use. Depending too heavily on a device can lead to a mobile addiction. A scholarly journal published by the National Library of Medicine reports that 6.3% of the overall population is addicted to their smartphone. The pattern of abuse is greatest among those under 30, with an average of 16% of adolescents addicted. Though chronic phone use is prevalent, how can you distinguish between "normal" phone use and phone addiction?

Below are a few ways to discern if someone has signs and symptoms of a phone addiction:

It is essential to remember that there is no specific amount of time, frequency, or messages sent that indicates phone addiction. Yet an accumulation of the above warning signs is an indicator of an underlying phone use problem.

Phone Addiction Treatment

Phone addiction is pervasive. Still, there are ways to combat and treat the disorder. There are specialized addiction treatment centers that can help. Some of these detox centers offer a variety of programs to help their patients kick the digital addiction.

Below are a few treatment approaches used by facilities to treat phone addiction:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Group therapy

Marriage or couples counseling

Group support (e.g., Internet Tech Addiction Anonymous)

Psychotherapy

Motivational interviewing

Medication-assisted treatment

Don't Let Phone Addiction Win

Though smartphones are an excellent resource, they also can be potentially dangerous tools, especially for children and young adults. The extent of issues that arise from excessive phone use is still not completely understood. However, as science continues to link health problems to cell phone use, it is essential to be proactive.

If you are worried about yourself or a loved one, there are steps you can take. Do not let a phone consume anyone's life. Take an empowered step towards recovery, possibly by delineating a short timeframe in which to complete an all-out "phone detox." If that's not feasible for you or for the one with the problem, then bring as much awareness to the issue as you can - sometimes, being conscious of our issues and tracking our behavior as best we can is all we can do.

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Phone addiction is the obsessive use of a smartphone. The behavioral addiction is often dubbed as "nomophobia," or the fear of being without a mobile device. There are over 3.8 billion smartphone users in the world. Research published by Virgin Mobile discovered that those billions of smartphone users receive 427% more messages and notifications than they did a decade ago.

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pourquoi les gens restent-ils au téléphone à s'occuper autant des gens ?

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1 bébé sur 3 apprend à utiliser un smartphone avant de savoir marcher ou parler

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More than one-third of babies start using smartphones and tablets before they learn how to walk or talk, new research has confirmed.

At the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in San Diego last weekend, researchers also said that one in seven toddlers under the age of one use devices for at least one hour per day.

According to the data collected at pediatric clinics in the US, children were exposed to media devices in "surprisingly large numbers".

More than half of those children younger than one had watched a TV show, 36% had touched or scrolled a screen and almost one quarter had made a phone call.

The numbers fell when talking about specific smartphone or tablet activities such as using apps or video games. By two years of age, most children were using mobile devices.

"We didn't expect children were using the devices from the age of 6 months," said Lead author Hilda Kabali, MD, a third-year resident in the Pediatrics Department at Einstein Healthcare Network. "Some children were on the screen for as long as 30 minutes."

Results also showed 73% of parents let their children play with mobile devices while doing household chores, 60% while running errands, 65% to calm a child and 29% to put a child to sleep.

Time spent on devices increased with age, with 26% of 2-year-olds and 38% of 4-year-olds using devices for at least an hour a day.

The data was collected with results from 370 parents in a low-income, minority community.

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1 in 3 of babies are learning how to use smartphones before they can walk or talk

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More than one-third of babies start using smartphones and tablets before they learn how to walk or talk, new research has confirmed. At the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in San Diego last weekend, researchers also said that one in seven toddlers under the age of one use devices for at least one hour per day.

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l'internet peut causer de l'anxiété et de la dépression

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l'internet peut causer de l'anxiété et de la dépression

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In my experience, when you're diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, you often find yourself wondering how some of the most trivial things can cause such a significant impact on your mental health. And while you can be certain of what your triggers are and how to avoid them, there's always one that finds its way through the cracks. And if there's one thing that the majority of the world encounters on the daily which can often be anxiety-inducing, it's the internet. But does the internet make you anxious?

If I'm being honest, I can't remember a single day where I haven't accessed the internet in some form or another. Maybe back when I was a kid, but even then I was aware it existed even if I wasn't using it. As wonderful and innovative as technology is, it's scary to think about how reliant society has become on it and being able to get things instantly - whether that's information, communication, or that random product that you probably don't need from Amazon. It's enough to make you fall in to an existential crisis, which is where more often than not the anxiety comes in.

In a study conducted at McMaster University in Canada, researchers found that those who rely on the internet are susceptible to developing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and impulsivity issues. "Individuals with internet addiction on both scales had more trouble in dealing with everyday activities," chief researcher Michael Van Ameringen said in a statement. They also "had significantly higher amounts of depression and anxiety symptoms, problems with planning and time management, greater levels of attentional impulsivity as well as ADHD symptoms," he added.

While that can be the result of a variety of aspects, it's likely that social media plays a part. Incessantly scrolling through your Twitter and Instagram feeds looking for likes and follows is bound to leave you feeling anxious. "What happens when they log on is that you kind of activate a lot of social comparison," professor of psychology at the University of Michigan Oscar Ybarra told medical site HealthLine.

Read the full article at Bustle.

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In my experience, when you're diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, you often find yourself wondering how some of the most trivial things can cause such a significant impact on your mental health. And while you can be certain of what your triggers are and how to avoid them, there's always one that finds its way through the cracks.

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quoi est la pire chose qui puisse arriver en utilisant Internet ?

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quoi est la pire chose qui puisse arriver en utilisant Internet ?