Having the latest technology is typically considered a want rather than a need. While technology can certainly make our lives easier and more efficient, many of the latest models are often designed with features that are not necessary for basic use. In other words, while it may be nice to have the latest smartphone or MP3 player, it is not essential for survival or meeting basic needs.

The frequency at which someone gets a new cell phone or MP3 player can vary depending on the individual. Some people may choose to upgrade their devices every year, while others may use their devices for several years before replacing them. It is important to consider whether a new model is truly necessary before making a purchase.

The use of smartphones is on the rise and the number of them sold continues to increase every year. People use smartphones for various reasons and many of these uses have a negative impact on people.
Firstly, smartphones can cause addiction in people. More than 90% of the population are using smartphones daily. Spending too much time on your cell phone becomes a big problem when you start  neglecting your work, hobbies, and relationships. Phone addiction may cause poor grades, anxiety, loss of sleep, and even loneliness or depression. (Robb, 2023) reports that “teens and tweens spend more than seven hours on their phones each day.”
Secondly, smartphones negatively impact people’s health: spending too much time looking at your phone may cause neck and brain problems, and disrupt sleep patterns. Smartphones can send harmful radiation to your brain due to the emission of blue light, so people may have headaches regularly. Research published in Cogent Psychology (Reno, 2021) shows that people who are constantly looking at their phones are likely to be depressed while people who are not scrolling on their phones are likely to be happier.
Thirdly, smartphones can decrease concentration levels. Scrolling through your phones or watching videos can affect our concentration levels. Smart phones distract teens and even adults from their own studies or work. Low concentration causes people to perform poorly on their academics because they overuse their phones or devices.  Students can easily be distracted by messages or notifications. Smart phones or any gadget can decrease our attention span according to (TechTarget, 2018) , “Using your phones in between important tasks may decrease your ability to focus.” This has shown us it is best to not scroll or look at your phone while driving, riding a bike, or even in class time.
Even though that having the latest technology is bad for your mental help it also technology have been very useful in the progress of modern society. They help spread information to people easily and have changed the way people think about the world. In many poor countries, they have helped in lifting people out of poverty by providing business opportunities to many people. Smartphones can be useful tools if they are used in the right way. The problem is not about the latest technology,but the behavior and habits of people when they use smartphones. People have to learn to use this very useful device in a way that they can put it to good use instead of turning it into a problem. Technology have negative impacts on both children and adults. Technology addiction, health issues, and concentration levels have caused a huge problem in the world.