Nearly 70% of US Adults Say One Tech Glitch Throws Off Their Lives. Why That’s a Problem and How to Do Better

We rely on tech too much. If you’re like me, you’re online for most of the day, from the first morning scroll on social media to the blur of work emails and direct messages. Having access to our devices can make us feel productive and in control. But there’s a hidden cost to being permanently plugged in.

CNET’s TechPulse survey found that most US adults (67%) say one tech setback is enough to derail their lives, such as an app crash, a cracked screen or a network outage. Anna Gragert, CNET’s wellness editor, isn’t surprised.