{"id":18182,"date":"2013-09-23T23:01:54","date_gmt":"2013-09-23T15:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=18182"},"modified":"2023-09-04T20:32:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T12:32:39","slug":"misuse-mobile-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/misuse-mobile-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways We Epicly Misuse Mobile Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ever joked that smartphones are so intelligent that you don\u2019t need to be? Well, it\u2019s partially true. The capabilities of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/innovative-smartphone-gadgets\/\">smartphones<\/a> have evolved dramatically over the past decade. Yet, many of us primarily use them for basic tasks like checking emails, updating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/types-of-facebook-updates\/\">social media statuses<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/30-best-free-iphone-photo-video-applications\/\">taking pictures<\/a>, and leaving others bewildered by our usage habits.<\/p>\n<p>As we anticipate the next wave of digital crazes, let\u2019s explore <strong>5 common mistakes we make when using mobile technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/tech-addiction\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 5 Ways Tech Addiction is Changing Our Behavior\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 Ways Tech Addiction is Changing Our Behavior<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tech-addiction.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-13543 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tech-addiction.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">5 Ways Tech Addiction is Changing Our Behavior<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tScience and technology are meant to improve our lives, but ironically, we've become their prisoners. We constantly need...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1. Inappropriate Media Consumption During Official Meetings<\/h2>\n<p>Remember when McCain was caught <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmodo.com\/john-mccain-got-caught-playing-poker-during-syria-heari-1248127641\">playing a card game on his iPhone<\/a> during a Syria hearing? The internet was briefly abuzz. However, when it comes to <strong>politicians engaging with inappropriate content during legislative sessions<\/strong>, it seems to go largely unnoticed. If you\u2019re unaware, this happens more often than you might think.<\/p>\n<p>A report by the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmodo.com\/john-mccain-got-caught-playing-poker-during-syria-heari-1248127641\">Huffington Post<\/a> disclosed that over 300,000 attempts were made to access adult sites within the House of Commons alone. In another instance, three ministers in India resigned after being caught <strong>sharing a certain clip<\/strong> during a session.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/misuse-mobile-technology\/indonesia-mp.jpg\" alt=\"Inappropriate media consumption by an Indonesian MP\" height=\"311\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\">Image: telegraph.co.uk<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In Indonesia, a Member of Parliament resigned after being caught viewing inappropriate content on his tablet during a debate. This drew significant attention, especially since <strong>he had previously supported a stringent law<\/strong> that could imprison individuals for public displays of affection.<\/p>\n<p>In Thailand, similar incidents have occurred. One Thai MP was photographed browsing images of women in swimwear. He claimed it was unintentional and that he had clicked on a misleading link. Another Thai senator was caught doing something similar during a meeting.<\/p>\n<p>And these are just the politicians who <em>were<\/em> caught.<\/p>\n<h2>2. When iPads, Not People, Attend Concerts<\/h2>\n<p>Imagine attending a concert or recital where you can\u2019t see the performers. Why? Because <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@leighpod\/dear-rude-parents-with-ipads-64fe59b2faf7\">iPads are blocking your view<\/a>. Eager parents, aiming to capture every moment of their child\u2019s performance, end up obstructing the view for everyone else.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, all that the parents in the back rows can see are <strong>the backs of heads and raised iPads<\/strong>. Meanwhile, the young performers look out into an audience of smartphones and tablets, rather than the smiling faces of their parents.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/misuse-mobile-technology\/ipad-concert.jpg\" alt=\"iPads obstructing view at a concert\" height=\"375\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\">Image: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@leighpod\/dear-rude-parents-with-ipads-64fe59b2faf7\">Medium<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Is capturing a shaky video really more important than being present for your child\u2019s performance? How often will you actually revisit that recording?<\/p>\n<p>The mother who captured this scene had to step out into the corridor, missing her son\u2019s performance, all because the audience\u2019s devices made it impossible to see the stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/mobile-device-etiquette\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Mobile Etiquette: 10 Sins That Annoy Everyone\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Mobile Etiquette: 10 Sins That Annoy Everyone<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/mobile-device-etiquette.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-21613 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/mobile-device-etiquette.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Mobile Etiquette: 10 Sins That Annoy Everyone<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt's hard to dispute the fact that smartphones and tablets have become an essential part of our increasingly...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>3. The Hidden Costs of In-App Purchases on iPads<\/h2>\n<p>In-app purchases can be a parent\u2019s worst nightmare when it comes to their child\u2019s iPad usage. While iPads offer educational value, games often become the main attraction. Take five-year-old Danny, for example. His fondness for the game Zombies vs Ninjas led to a <strong>whopping \u00a31700 bill<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/misuse-mobile-technology\/danny-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"Child unknowingly making in-app purchases\" height=\"333\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\">Image: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/uk-news\/1700-bill-ipad-game-danny-1736501\">Mirror News<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Despite receiving <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/articles\/2013-02-28-parents-refused-refund-by-apple-after-son-spends-1700-on-free-ipad-game\">multiple email notifications<\/a> from iTunes, Danny\u2019s parents only realized the extent of the spending when their credit card company alerted them to <strong>19 transactions of \u00a369.99 each<\/strong> for in-game items. Needless to say, someone was in hot water.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, <strong>Apple issued a refund<\/strong>, and the parents learned the value of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/tricks-make-ios-device-kid-friendly\/\">disabling in-app purchases<\/a>. However, this is not an isolated incident. Another case in the UK involved an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/culture\/apple-refunds-dad-6000-ipad-bill-racked-up-by-8-year-old\/\">\u00a34000 bill by an 8-year-old<\/a>, and in Singapore, a child spent <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.theasianparent.com\/local-student-spends-4000-on-free-online-game\">$4300 on Candy Crush Saga<\/a> alone.<\/p>\n<p>It raises questions about what transpires between developers and Apple when such large refunds are processed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/tricks-make-ios-device-kid-friendly\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: How to Make iOS Devices More Kid-Friendly & Child-Safe\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Make iOS Devices More Kid-Friendly & Child-Safe<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tricks-make-ios-device-kid-friendly.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17575 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tricks-make-ios-device-kid-friendly.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">How to Make iOS Devices More Kid-Friendly & Child-Safe<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tKids these days have gone digital and there's nothing we can do about it. But what we can...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>4. The Importance of Keeping Social News Updated<\/h2>\n<p>Facebook serves as a powerful platform for various purposes, such as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2011\/06\/26\/fashion\/i-found-my-birth-mother-through-facebook.html\">reuniting adopted individuals with their biological parents<\/a>, recovering stolen items, and even locating missing children or pets. While the platform makes it easy to share news, it\u2019s crucial for us to <strong>stay updated on unfolding events<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/misuse-mobile-technology\/missing-couple.jpg\" alt=\"Example of outdated missing person post\" height=\"283\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\">Image: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/primages\/image.jpg\">digitaljournal<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s common to see posts about missing children on Facebook feeds. However, many times these posts are outdated, and the child has already been found. Therefore, it\u2019s essential to verify the information before hitting the \u2018Share\u2019 button.<\/p>\n<h3>Case of Mistaken Identity<\/h3>\n<p>Consider an incident where a floating dock was mistaken for tsunami debris near Pacific City. This led the US Coast Guard on a needless search by boat and helicopter. A simple confirmation with the original poster could have avoided this confusion.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/misuse-mobile-technology\/debris-or-dock.jpg\" alt=\"Mistaken tsunami debris\" height=\"287\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\">Image: KATU<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Tips for Crowdsourced Searches<\/h3>\n<p>If you ever find yourself needing social media to locate something missing, here are some tips for crafting your post. Let\u2019s use a missing pet dog as an example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A recent photo of your dog<\/li>\n<li>The last known location<\/li>\n<li>Identifying marks (e.g., a shorter left ear, responds to the name Toto)<\/li>\n<li>Contact information for leads or findings<\/li>\n<li>The date your dog went missing<\/li>\n<li>Update the post when your dog is found<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/misuse-mobile-technology\/missing-dog-poster.jpg\" alt=\"Example of a missing dog poster\" width=\"318\" height=\"224\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\">Image: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wildewmn.wordpress.com\/2012\/04\/10\/twenty-tips-for-finding-a-lost-dog\/\">wildewmn<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Posting this information on community or pet lover group pages can be particularly effective.<\/p>\n<h2>5. The Selfie Phenomenon: A Double-Edged Sword<\/h2>\n<p>Selfies have become a cultural phenomenon, but they come with their own set of pros and cons. While they serve as a form of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/healthland.time.com\/2013\/09\/06\/why-selfies-matter\/\">self-exploration<\/a>, <strong>excessive sharing can make you less relatable to your peers<\/strong>. This topic could have easily been a part of my earlier post on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/science-you-and-social-media\/\">impact of social networks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, bathroom mirrors have become popular spots for impromptu photoshoots, thanks to the selfie trend.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/misuse-mobile-technology\/selfies.jpg\" alt=\"Selfie trend\" height=\"563\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\">Image: Heavy.com<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>The Evolution of Selfies: Beyond Vanity<\/h3>\n<p>Selfies have evolved into something more than just vanity shots. Taking selfies at places with a history of human suffering has reached a new level of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/social-media\/wtf-internet-taking-selfies-where-other-people-mourn-means-youre-doing-it-wrong\/\">insensitivity<\/a>, a fact often overlooked by the people involved.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the methods for capturing bathroom selfies have diversified. While smartphones are the usual go-to devices, you\u2019d be surprised to see the variety of gadgets teens are using these days. And it\u2019s not just humans who are getting in on the selfie action anymore.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/misuse-mobile-technology\/selfies-macbook.jpg\" alt=\"Selfies with MacBook\" height=\"333\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\">Image: twimg<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/misuse-mobile-technology\/selfies-imac.jpg\" alt=\"Selfies with iMac\" height=\"375\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\">Image: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/If18yA1.jpg\">imgur<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/misuse-mobile-technology\/selfies-tv.jpg\" alt=\"Selfies with TV\" height=\"561\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\">Image: twicsy<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/misuse-mobile-technology\/selfies-dog.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Selfies\" height=\"505\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\">Image: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.yummypets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/eko-selfie.jpg\">yummypets<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/misuse-mobile-technology\/selfies-cat.jpg\" alt=\"Cat Selfies\" height=\"419\" width=\"320\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\">Image: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dakotaeast.files.wordpress.com\/2013\/02\/img_1446.png\">dakotaeast<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re curious to explore more, you can search for \u2018Sleeping Selfies\u2019 and \u2018Selfie Fail\u2019 online.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, to demonstrate that some people have truly mastered the art of selfies, let\u2019s take a look at astronaut Aki Hoshide.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/misuse-mobile-technology\/selfies-astronaut.jpg\" alt=\"Astronaut Selfies\" height=\"375\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\">Image: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/images\/content\/684899main_iss032e025256_1600_946-710.jpg\">NASA<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Simply epic!<\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>In summary, our misuse of technology serves as a unifying factor, highlighting our shared human tendencies. Whether we stand on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/tech-battles\/\">opposite sides<\/a> in debates over hardware and software preferences, one thing remains constant: we <strong><em>all<\/em><\/strong> have our moments of imprudence with technology.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever joked that smartphones are so intelligent that you don\u2019t need to be? Well, it\u2019s partially true. The capabilities of smartphones have evolved dramatically over the past decade. Yet, many of us primarily use them for basic tasks like checking emails, updating social media statuses, taking pictures, and leaving others bewildered by our usage habits.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3398],"tags":[1962],"topic":[4521],"class_list":["entry-content","is-maxi"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 Ways We Epicly Misuse Mobile Technology - Hongkiat<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ever joked that smartphones are so intelligent that you don&#039;t need to be? Well, it&#039;s partially true. 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