Technology, whether it is the delivery of content or the device itself, can be addictive if you follow the informal definition of the word…

I’m not sure I would dismiss the addictive qualities of technology so easily. Yes, the physical mediums are typically no more than delivery tools, but it cannot be denied we have all seen people who “lose it” when they can’t locate their phone.

Technology, whether it is the delivery of content or the device itself, can be addictive if you follow the informal definition of the word, “addict”:

an enthusiastic devotee of a specified thing or activity

Yes, the term was attached to technology to create a negative connotation for the use of said technology on a too-frequent basis. Technology can create the same endorphin responses that drugs can, whether we’re talking about mobile, gaming, or content consumption. It’s not unfair to use the term “technology addiction” but it is critical to use it in the proper context with respect to it’s gravitas.