SMARTNEWS INTRODUCES "ANTI-DOOMSCROLLING" FEATURE: SmartTake
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartNews, a global leader in news discovery, is redefining information consumption by announcing the launch of SmartTake, a novel newsfeed format designed to counter the anxiety caused by incessant consumption of negative news, also referred to as "doomscrolling." SmartTake is intentionally crafted to help users stay informed while prioritizing mental health of users and advancing overall well-being. It is available now with the latest update of the SmartNews app, for U.S. users only.
- SmartTake is intentionally crafted to help users stay informed while prioritizing mental health of users and advancing overall well-being.
- "Helping drive this effort are SmartNews' team of experienced journalists who handpick stories for the SmartTake feed balancing must-know breaking news and positive information."
- Additionally, SmartNews qualitatively analyzed 48 research participants and quantitatively analyzed more than 7,000 responses, all of which helped inform the effectiveness of SmartTake.
- SmartTake is currently available in the latest version of the SmartNews app in the Apple App Store and on Google Play (U.S. only).