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Techaddiction

People joke about tech addiction, but it's a real issue, and companies are ma

Implications - Description
One of the most notable side effects of technology is the growing addiction to electronics and internet media. In the past year, we observed the launch of Chinese internet addiction camps. We also heard of internet addictions allegedly causing death, and even a “crackberry” hotel that forces patrons to check their BlackBerry at the door.

Implications
When enjoyment becomes obsession, or leads to abuse, it can be costly. It also creates opportunities for marketers to provide means for recovery.
Trend Themes
1. Internet Addiction Treatment - The rising addiction to the internet and electronics has driven the need for treatment centers and programs that help consumers recover from it.
2. Digital Device Management Tools - Due to the rising number of consumers who are addicted to digital devices, there is a need for products and services that help consumers balance and control their digital device usage.
3. Gambling as a Learning Tool - According to professors, such as Charles Nesson at Harvard University, games like poker can be an excellent learning tool that teaches individuals a number of different skills. It opens up opportunities for businesses to explore ways of using gambling as an educational tool.
Industry Implications
1. Technology Addiction Treatment - Rehabilitation centers and programs can benefit from an increase in demand for internet addiction treatment.
2. Digital Device Management Tools - Developers of digital device management tools can capitalize on the growing need for products that help consumers manage their usage.
3. Educational Gaming - There's an opportunity for entrepreneurs to explore how gambling games like poker can be used as an educational tool in schools.
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Featured Examples

Crackberry Rehabs
Crackberry Rehabs
Sheraton Chicago Hotel Offers BlackBerry Detox
CHICAGO (Reuters) - BlackBerry addicts have a crack at freedom when they check into one Chicago hotel: the manager will put the communications devices and others like them under lock and key for guests… MORE
Chinese Internet Addict Camp
Chinese Internet Addict Camp
Rehab For Web Addicts
It was bound to happen -- people are going to start checking into rehabilitation clinics to battle their internet addictions. A trial camp for youth and teens who are addicted to surfing is going on in… MORE
Life-Endangering Online Habits
Life-Endangering Online Habits
Internet Gaming Obsessions Causing Deaths
Internet addiction and gaming obsession are real problems in our technological age. In fact, these issues are such big problems that people are actually dropping dead. There are actually treatment centres… MORE
Harvard Endorses Gambling
Harvard Endorses Gambling
"Poker Teaches Survival Skills"
Arizona State University students looking for poker action have found their fix online and in private tournaments. In Pennsylvania, the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity holds an annual March Madness tournament… MORE
CrackBerry.com for the Seriously Addicted BlackBerry User
CrackBerry.com for the Seriously Addicted BlackBerry User
So you love your BlackBerry. Is it healthy? Is it cool? The people at CrackBerry seem to think so. In fact, they encourage all forms of BlackBerry love over there. From BlackBerry addiction to full-out… MORE
PageAddict
PageAddict
Monitor your Internet Addiction
This Free Firefox extension can give you a summary of your daily online activity, just install the PageAddict extension and surf the net, if you want to see the results, just return to PageAddict.com.… MORE