More Americans Sense a Downside to an Always Plugged-In Existence

More Americans Sense a Downside to an Always Plugged-In Existence

By MARJORIE CONNELLY The New York Times June 6, 2010

While most Americans say devices like smartphones, cellphones and personal computers have made their lives better and their jobs easier, some say they have been intrusive, increased their levels of stress and made it difficult to concentrate, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll.

Younger people are particularly affected: almost 30 percent of those under 45 said the use of these devices made it harder to focus, while less than 10 percent of older users agreed.

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