Endless apps, pop-ups, passwords, updates, downloads, and deepfakes - the relentless march of the digital age is enough to make anyone's head spin.
University of Auckland: 'technostress' (app updates, scams, interface churn) isolates older people from digital services during NZ's 'digital first' shift. Tech leaders: accessibility gaps in transformation create friction across all age groups as tech velocity accelerates.
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Peter Singh.
Endless apps, pop-ups, passwords, updates, downloads, and deepfakes - the relentless march of the digital age is enough to make anyone's head spin.
For some older New Zealanders, it's leading to a loss of social connection and even limiting their access to essential services.
New research out of the University of Auckland has found that "technostress" is causing many older people to feel shut out by the digital world.
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