Review Geek - Why You Shouldn't Use Your Phone in Bed

May 18, 2023

Using your smartphone in bed is a habit many people fall into. It seems harmless to spend some evening hours before you fall asleep. But, some hidden dangers are lurking in this seemingly innocuous activity. In our top story, I explain why you should put your phone away before you crawl into bed. From keeping you awake to causing poor posture and straining your eyes, there are lots of good reasons to shut down this bad habit.

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• Peacock pays for than $100 million to stream an NFL playoff game.
• Your Pixel smartphone could double as a dashcam.

… and more!

— Danny

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