Maybe you are right - But he is talking about technology and claims (information from technology) that are un-necessary. In the scope of the problems we have as a country, I don't think it's technology at all that is causing pressure. I don't agree with the president on a very wide numer of topics. However, I agree with your suggestion that it isn't good to worship technology blindly.

"Obama described the companies' most popular offerings as distractions that are putting unnecessary pressure on the country.

Obama also lamented the spread of social media and blogs through which "some of the craziest claims can quickly claim traction."

"All of this is not only putting new pressures on you," Obama said. "It is putting new pressures on our country and on our democracy."