StorageOptions reported today that a new study into the tech usage habits of people in
Britain revealed a ‘worrying majority unable to go even a few minutes without a
device to hand’
More
than half (57%) of people surveyed admitted they regularly use their mobile
devices in bed, 40% using them while sat on the toilet! As a result, 45%
admitted that their mobile phones and tablet devices prevented them from ever
truly switching off and relaxing in their spare time.
Checking
emails, surfing the net or updating social network sites also emerged as
another area of obsession, with almost half (49%) admitting to checking their
tablets instead of properly listening to their partner, and 35% of people
finding the amount of time their partner spends on their tablet device even
more annoying than them not doing the housework!
The
study also highlighted that one-in-five of us actually set a time limit for our
partners to use their devices, while just under half (45%) of respondents
admitted that they can’t go more than an hour without using or checking their
technology.
Despite
all of this, 40% truly believe that their tablet or mobile device has made them
more efficient – whether that is in their personal lives or in a work capacity.
Paul
Evison, Head of Brand commented: “We know that people are becoming more and
more reliant on their mobile devices. Having information at your fingertips can
make life so much easier and the thought of having that instant access removed
can be a daunting prospect for many. However, we can all be much more efficient
by actually setting aside certain times of the day to use your tablet, update
your social networks and check your emails. Instead of constantly dipping in
and out of our devices we just need to set aside specific times to use them
each day to stop us becoming unsociable tech-mad hermits.”
As an interesting exercise- for one
whole day- keep a record of your tech usage. You might be shocked by how much
time you spend attached to your phone or tablet!
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