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Smartphones

Smartphones, have become an inseparable part of modern civilization. They're our cameras, communication hubs, and entertainment centers all rolled into one. But hold on to your screens; these sleek sidekicks have some Lethal Mechanics.

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Hypnosis

From walking into oncoming traffic to time-traveling several hours ahead with just a casual glance at social media, smartphones turn us into virtual zombies; inebriated on content, and oblivious to the world around us.

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Distracted Driving

Phone usage while driving makes you several figures more prone to accidents. It's a deceptively lethal crash course.

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Privacy Pitfalls

Home to your photos, messages, personal data and habits, your smartphone knows more about you than anyone else. If it falls into the wrong hands, there's a good chance you'll be trending soon.

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Circadian Sabotage

Staring at that tiny screen for hours can make your eyes sulky. Blue light emissions don't help either - and don't even get us started on those late-night TikTok vigils. Hello eye strain, headaches, disrupted sleep.

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Text Neck

Leaning over your smartphone for hours, texting, or scrolling through social media can be a real pain in the neck. Who would've thought?

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Nomophobia

Yes, it's a thing. Nomophobia (no-mobile-phone-phobia) refers to the abnormal anxiety or panic attack triggered by simply being without your smartphone. It stems from an unhealthy attachment to your device.

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Misinformation

Here's a bombshell for you: in the wild west of the internet, not everything you read is true. Ironic, isn't it.

(Source: "Trusted news outlets")

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SAFETIES💡

Take your device's security seriously, cross-check your facts, practice responsible phone use and attempt digital detox from time to time. Your neck, sleep, and mental health will thank you for it.

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