Ever get that feeling you spend too much time on your mobile?
Click here to view the graphic in fullWell now a study has confirmed the fact that we've gone technology bonkers – spending more time on our devices than sleeping.
Ofcom's Communications Market Report 2014 has found UK adults are becoming more dependant on technology with the average adult spending eight hours, 41 minutes using media or communications, which is more than they spend sleeping (eight hours, 21 minutes).
Despite this the report found that a six year old has the same understanding of technology, such as smartphones and tablets, as a 45 year old reveals.
The study, which asked around 2,000 adults and 800 children, found that Britons reach their peak understanding of digital technology at the age of 14 and 15, with almost 88pc of 16 to 24 year olds in possession of a smartphone.
Ben Adams, group and trade sales manager at B.B. Adams, a Norfolk electrical business to business specialist, believes there are pros and cons to technology.
'Sales of smartphones and tablets have nearly trebled in the past 18 months. They're easy to use and people can shop on them,' he said.
'I think technology is beneficial as you can communicate with people easier, but it can affect the art of face to face communication.'
But organisations like Sight Care, a business and marketing support organisation for Independent Opticians, are warning of the dangers of spending too much time look at screens.
Paul Surridge, CEO, said: 'When you add all these together, the total time really clocks up and is potentially damaging your eyes.'
Georgia Kelly, 25, a shop assistant at Topshop, from Norwich, said: 'I think it's true that people spend more time on technology than sleeping, People stop dead in the street on their phones. I spend about three hours watching TV and an hour on my phone a day.'
John Whitehouse, 39, from Norwich, added: 'I can quite readily believe the statistics. Technology is part of everyday life, especially with youngsters, it's how they interact. I don't see any harm in it.'
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